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      <title>Work To Preserve Trees During Construction</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:43:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/27/08) If you will be building or doing any sort of construction on land with existing trees, plan carefully to preserve the trees, if possible. Consulting with an arborist can determine which trees are healthy and how they can be protected. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Harvest Irish Potatoes This Time Of The Year</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/28/07) Irish potatoes are planted into the home garden around February in Louisiana. By the time we reach late May or early June, the potatoes usually are ready for harvest. And blooms may show up around harvest time. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Take Measures To Control Suckers</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/28/07) A number of trees and shrubs we use in Louisiana landscapes tend to develop suckers at the base. Suckers are sprouts that come up on trees such as wax myrtles, crape myrtles and river birches. Pruning and treatment is important in controlling these suckers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Palms Should Be Planted During Summer Months</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/28/07) Most trees and shrubs in Louisiana should be planted during our cooler season, but palms should be planted during the heat of summer. The roots of palms only grow in warm soil. Just make sure the palms you plant are hardy for your area. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Annual Vines Keep Growth In Check</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/28/07) Vines are wonderful additions to our landscapes. They are beautiful climbing on a trellis or over an arbor. Annual vines are the ones that die at the end of their season, so if you are hesitant to use vines because you think they might get too wild, an annual vine will solve that problem. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Submerged Plants Help Keep Ponds Clear</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 19:43:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/21/07)  Decorative ponds and aquatic gardens are popular in many home and commercial landscapes. One of the more common problems for these ponds is green water. Algae blooms can cause green water this time of the year. But submerged plants can help clear this up. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Crape Myrtles Prepare For Summer Blooming</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 19:41:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/21/07) The most popular small flowering tree in Louisiana landscapes is the crape myrtle. Its long blooming season and its ability to grow under most Louisiana soil conditions make it a prized tree. Crape myrtles come in a variety of colors. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Try Something Different For Summer Greens</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 19:35:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/21/07) Cooked greens are a traditional part of Louisiana's cuisine, but it is difficult to get these vegetables to grow during the summer. There are some nontraditional greens cooks and gardeners can try this time of year, however. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Summer-flowering Bulbs Can Fit Many Landscapes</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 19:32:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Black Spot Control Necessary On Roses In Louisiana</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 19:29:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/14/07) Black spot is the most destructive disease on roses in Louisiana. Cultivars of roses that are highly susceptible to black spot are difficult to grow here. You can control black spot by spraying your roses regularly – even before you see signs of the disease occurring. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Spanish Moss Is Not A Parasite</title>
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      <title>Can't Find Wild Blackberries? Grow Them In Your Yard</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 19:20:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/14/07) Many of us have childhood memories of harvesting blackberries on roadsides. You also can grow blackberries in your home garden. Prune them after harvest, which comes this month, but prune only the canes that bore fruit this year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Replace Fading Flowers With Warm-season Plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/14/07) Now is a great time to evaluate flower beds. If you planted cool-season bedding plants, you probably are noticing those are starting to fade. Replace them with warm-season bedding plants to have color this summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Horticulturists Offers Tips For Watering Trees</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 19:04:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/07/07) Hydrangeas and gardenias bloom in May and are great shrubs for Louisiana. A unique aspect of both plants is that they set their flower buds in late summer. If you need to prune the shrubs, do so right after they finish flowering. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Frequent Watering Is Important For A New Lawn</title>
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      <title>Control Weeds Before Temperatures Rise</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 05/07/07) Early May is a good time to do your final assessment for weed control in your lawn. The reason for doing it now is that the herbicides we use to control weeds in our lawns cannot be used once the daytime highs stay above 85 degrees. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Mulch Can Keep Buckeye Rot Off Tomatoes</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 18:28:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Powdery Mildew Thrives In Humid But Dry Conditions</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:23:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/23/07) Most of the fungus diseases that attack plants in our landscapes like rainy weather. One common disease that actually prefers drier conditions is powdery mildew. Symptoms appear like a fine white powder over the foliage of the plant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 16:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Harvest Herbs While They Are Still Productive</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 15:57:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/30/07) Freshly grown herbs are perfect for seasoning home-cooked meals. Herbs are not difficult to grow either. Many of the herbs we love to grow are more productive in the spring and early summer, so harvest your herbs generously this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Let Caladiums Brighten Shady Areas In Landscape</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 15:52:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/30/07) Caladiums are great plants that provide summer color in shady areas, and you can plant caladium tubers this time of the year. An added bonus to these plants is that they are very heat-tolerant. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Vegetable Planting Choices Plentiful In May</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 15:49:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/30/07) Gardeners can plant many vegetables into their gardens this time of the year. But they need to start focusing on heat-tolerant vegetables such as eggplant, peppers and okra. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2007 15:46:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gradual Introduction To Sunlight Will Help Container Plants Thrive</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:34:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/23/07) It's time to move container plants that were inside during the winter back outside. But you need to make the move to higher light conditions gradual. Move these plants to a shady location outside first before introducing them to more sunlight. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>How To Care For Spring-flowering Bulbs After They Bloom</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:31:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/23/07) Spring-flowering bulbs beautify Louisiana landscapes, but you need to take care of these plants after they finish blooming. It is important not to remove the foliage until it begins turning yellow. This will help to ensure your bulbs will bloom again next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Cool-season Bedding Plants Will Not Last Into Summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:29:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/23/07) Cool-season bedding plants are in full bloom this time of the year. Keep a close eye on these plants because they will start to languish as the weather warms. When they began fading, pull them out and replace them with warm-season plants. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Container Plants Need More Nutrients</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:26:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/23/07) The warmer weather is encouraging container plants to grow vigorously. These plants need more fertilization than plants grown in the ground, because the frequent watering they need leeches nutrients out of their soil. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gardeners Have Many Choices For Warm-season Bedding Plants</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/16/07) Louisiana gardeners use a wide variety of summer bedding plants that tolerate the heat and provide lots of color for us during the warm season. This is a great time to start planting them if you want to add something new to your landscape. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Lawns Require More Care In Spring and Summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 19:43:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/16/07) Warmer weather means it's time for lawn chores. We have to mow more often, spend more time watching for weeds and  just generally put more work into our yards. This is a good time to make sure your mower is in good condition and the blades are sharp. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Shady Areas Shine With Caladiums</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/16/07) Caladiums are easy to grow and reliable in shady areas. There are some varieties that can tolerate sun, but most caladiums prefer shady locations. You can plant caladium tubers this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Sod Provides An Instant Lawn</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/16/07) Permanent lawn grasses grow best during the warm season. This is the prime planting time for warm-season grasses. With the exception of common Bermuda, solid sodding is the best way to plant a lawn. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Pest Problems Worsen As Weather Warms</title>
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      <title>Harvest Herbs Before Heat Gets To Them</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/09/07) A variety of the herbs we grow in our herb gardens grow better during the cool season. It is best to harvest herbs generously in April, May and early June. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Early April Is A Good Time To Fertilize Lawns</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/09/07) In Louisiana we generally apply the first fertilizer to our lawns in early April. It is important to allow the lawn to green up and establish a good root system before applying fertilizer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Stake Tomato Plants To Keep Fruit Fresh</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/09/07) Tomato plants tend to sprawl on the ground when they are not supported. If the fruit is left touching the ground, it can rot. Stake your tomato plants to keep them growing tall. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tomatoes Are Tops In The Home Garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:09:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/09/07) Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable grown in the home garden. When you go to the nursery to buy tomato transplants, choose those that are dark green and stocky. The better quality transplants you start with the better the plants are going to do. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Perennials Offer Years Of Color In Landscapes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/09/07) Perennials are wonderful herbaceous plants that are grown for their beautiful flowers or attractive foliage. These plants brighten the landscape and live for many years, giving them an advantage over annuals that have to be replaced every year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Horticulturist Says Prune With A Purpose</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/02/07) Now is a good time to evaluate spring-flowering shrubs and decide if they need to be pruned. It is best to prune them soon after they flower, and always prune with a specific purpose in mind, says LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Vegetable Gardeners Are Active in April</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/02/07) April is a busy month for the home vegetable gardeners. Some of the most popular vegetables we grow can be planted at this time. Remember, earlier planted vegetables escape problems with insects and diseases (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>April Signals A Time Of Transition In The Flower Garden</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:56:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/02/07) April is a transitional time in the flower garden. Cool-season bedding plants are at their peak right now, but it really is too late to plant them. Instead, it's better to start planting warm-season bedding plants that will bloom for you throughout the summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Spider Mites Can Damage Ornamentals</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/02/07) Dry, warm weather in the spring encourages the development of spider mites. They can damage a variety of vegetables and ornamentals in our landscapes. If you see damage, you can inspect under the leaves of the plants for signs of infestation. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Potted Easter Lilies Make Great Additions To Landscapes</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:49:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/02/07) Leading up to the Easter holidays there are plenty of Easter lilies for sale, but after Easter many people dispose of them. Easter lilies actually can be planted into the landscape and  will bloom for you in the spring year after year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tropical Plants Need Warm Soil For Planting</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:58:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/26/07) Although nurseries in the state generally begin carrying tropical plants in March, it is better to wait until April or May to incorporate these plants into your landscape. Late freezes can occur, and it takes a while for the soil to warm up to the temperatures these plants need to thrive. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Remove Faded Flowers To Encourage Longer Blooming</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/26/07) In gardening the term deadheading refers to removing faded flowers from a plant. This practice has many benefits, including keeping plants looking attractive and encouraging some to bloom longer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Inspect Trees Before Purchasing A Home</title>
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      <title>Plant Mirliton Now For Fall Production</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/26/07) Mirliton is a vegetable that is popular in southern Louisiana, but it also can be grown in the northern part of the state. Look for the sprouted fruit at your local garden center and plant them into a well-prepared bed. It grows as a vine, so give it something to climb on. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Proper Bed Preparation Is Important Before Planting</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/19/07) In spring we do a lot of planting, and good bed preparation is an important part of the process. The basic steps include removing unwanted vegetation, tilling and adding soil amendments. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Brown Patch Attacks Lawns As They Start To Grow</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/19/07) Brown patch is a fungal disease that attacks lawn grasses. Since it favors mild and wet weather, the growing conditions we have now are ideal for brown patch. It will show up as the grass starts to green up and grow, but you can control it with a lawn fungicide. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Several Options Available For Controlling Cool-season Lawn Weeds</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/19/07) Cool-season weeds may be prevalent in your lawn now. Fortunately, these weeds are not very destructive to the grass and many will die off when the weather warms. To control future generations of the weeds, it is best to mow them back to prevent them from flowering and setting seeds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Transplant Perennials Now For Best Results</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:54:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/19/07) Finish transplanting and dividing perennials this month. If transplanted now most perennials will do well, but if you wait until the weather is warmer, your plants may suffer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Decaying Mulch Benefits Beds</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:52:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/19/07) Mulches decay and get thinner over the winter, which means weeds usually become a nuisance in your planting beds this time of year. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill reminds us that mulch is our best defense against weeds. He also says there is no need to remove old mulch when putting in new mulch. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Toughen Up Transplants For Life In The Garden</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/12/07) Vegetable transplants purchased in nurseries have been grown in greenhouses and have led a sheltered life. Planting them right into the garden can be traumatic for them, so you need to harden them off before they go into your garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Some 'Vegetables' Are Actually Fruit</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:48:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/12/07) A lot of the vegetables we eat actually are the fruit or the seeds of these particular plants. Examples include tomatoes, snap beans, corn and squash. In order for these to produce, they need proper pollination. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>It's Too Late To Plant Cool-season Bedding Plants This Year</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:46:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/12/07) If you look around now you are likely to see beds of pansies, petunias and snapdragons. These bedding plants were planted last fall or early winter. If you want color, at this point, it is best to wait and plant warm-season bedding plants next month. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/12/07) Cool-season weeds likely are growing in your lawn and flower beds this time of year. As the weather gets warmer those weeds begin to flower and set seeds. The seeds will create more problems next year, so if you can control the weeds before they flower, you can decrease the problems you'll have with these same weeds next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Buck Moth Caterpillar Eggs Hatch This Month</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Radio News 03/05/07) Buck moth caterpillars are black, spiny, stinging caterpillars that are found on oaks. The eggs were laid in December and generally hatch in March. If you think you may have serious problems, you can have your trees commercially sprayed this month to control the infestations. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2007 15:32:46 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fertilize Shrubs If They Need It</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/05/07) March is an excellent time to fertilize shrubs in your landscape, but that doesn't mean you have to do it. If your shrubs are green and healthy, fertilizing isn't necessary. On the other hand, if you are trying to encourage growth, fertilizing now would be ideal. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Take Care Of Roses In The Spring</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/05/07) By March most of our roses should be growing vigorously, and this is a great time to fertilize them. You can use an all-purpose or a slow-release fertilizer. Also, now is a good time to spray for black spot. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Move Indoor Plants Out For The Summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 20:20:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/24/06) Nature never created a houseplant. All plants benefit from spending some time outdoors. Since the weather is warming up, now is a great time to gradually introduce your plants to the sun. Just remember, however, that plants will need to be watered more frequently outdoors. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Seed Pods Waste Plant's Energy</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 20:15:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/24/06) When spring-flowering bulbs finish blooming, it's a good idea to remove the developing seed pods. This helps a plant redirect its energy to building a stronger bulb, roots, stems and leaves. Ant that will mean better flowers next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Container Plants Require Added Nutrients</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 20:06:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/24/06) Container plants are a wonderful way to embellish patios, decks and balconies. But these plants also require more watering, and this constant watering can leech out the nutrients from the soil. Use a slow-release or water-soluble fertilizer to keep the plants nourished. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Powdery Mildew Favors Current Weather Conditions</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/24/06) Powdery mildew appears as a white powdery material on the leaves of plants. The disease  favors the warm, humid, dry weather we've been having recently. It attacks the new growth on crape myrtles, and it also affects dogwood, Gerber daisies and roses. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Replace Cool-season Bedding Plants When Blooms Fade</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2006 19:55:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/17/06) Warm-season bedding plants can last from April until October. Cool-season plants may still be blooming well this time of year, but remove them when their blooms fade and replace them with  plants that can tolerate hot Louisiana summers. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Caladiums Work Best In Shady Areas</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/17/06) Caladiums are an outstanding bedding plant, and they work best in shady areas. Better yet, they can be planted now. This time of the year you can find tubers in nurseries. Plant them into well-prepared beds, and before you know it, the caladiums will be adorning your shady areas. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Lawn Care Kicks Into High Gear In April</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/17/06) In April, the grass starts to grow rapidly – and that means mowing more often. This is the perfect time to get your mower blades sharpened and your mower serviced. Also, fertilize lawns if necessary, and if weeds are a problem, apply a weed killer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Sodding Best Way To Establish Lawn</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 0417/06) April through August is the prime planting season for warm-season lawn grasses in Louisiana. There are two ways to establish lawns – from seeds or from sod. Sod is the fastest and best way to get a beautiful, green lawn. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Flowering Perennials Can Last For Years</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/10/06) Check your local nurseries for flowering perennial plants. You can find these plants in gallon-sized containers, which are good for this time of year. These plants will live for many years, and that gives them an advantage over annuals. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Fertilizing Your Lawn Is Optional</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/10/06) Fertilization is optional when it comes to your yard. If your lawn has a good green color and is growing vigorously, then there is no need to fertilize. If you would prefer a deeper green color and need better growth, then fertilize. Mow your lawn before applying fertilizer and water it in after the application. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Grow Herbs To Compliment Louisiana Cooking</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/10/06) This is a great time of the year to plant herbs. Herbs provide fresh flavor to the wonderful dishes we cook in Louisiana. In addition to the herbs we can plant now, some of the herbs we plant prefer the cool season, so they are ready to harvest in April and May. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plant A Variety Of Vegetables In April</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/03/06) There is a wide variety of things to do in the garden this month, and planting plenty of spring vegetables is one of them. What you plant now will provide you with great produce in the early part of the summer. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2006 21:19:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 04/03/06) Many spring-flowering shrubs finish blooming by the end of April. It's a wonderful time to prune these plants, particularly if they've already stopped blooming. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says prune them only if it's necessary. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/27/06) The grass is waking up and getting ready to grow. This is a great time to get your mower serviced properly. Make sure things are working well, get the engine tuned and have the blades sharpened. Sharp blades are critical to a well-mowed lawn. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Plant Roses As Soon As Possible</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2006 21:01:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/27/06) It's not too late to plant roses into your landscape now, but LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says the sooner you do it the better. At this stage, plant roses that are in containers. Avoid bare-root roses even if they are on sale. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Additives Change Hydrangea Color</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2006 20:56:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/27/06) Hydrangeas won't come into bloom until May. In the meantime, you can change the color of those blooms. Applying aluminum sulfate or lime, depending on the ph balance of your soil, will encourage the color change. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Gardeners Need To Watch For Thrips On Roses</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/27/06) Roses are vulnerable to a spring insect. Thrips can damage the flowers. Gardeners may see a flower start to open and then stop. Regularly spraying roses with an insecticide can keep thrips away and keep roses looking fresh. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Tropicals Light Up Summer Landscapes</title>
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      <title>Save Potted Easter Lilies For Landscapes</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 2/20/06) Potted, blooming Easter lilies are always available around Easter time. Save these lilies and plant them into your landscape. They will go dormant in the summer and bloom for you year after year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Include Trees In Total Home Inspection</title>
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      <title>Plant Corn If You Have The Space</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2006 19:23:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 3/20/06) Corn is one of the most wonderful vegetables you can grow in your home vegetable garden. Corn takes up a lot of room, however, so you will need space to grow this plant. Plant corn in a square to get good pollination. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Spray Fruit Trees To Avoid Problems</title>
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      <title>Proper Bed Preparation Is The Start To Good Growing</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/13/06) Proper bed preparation before planting is an important part of your success in the garden. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says good bed preparation makes a difference in the perfomance of what you plant, whether it is vegetables, shrubs or flowers. Remove weeds and till soil to get started. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Common Fall Lawn Fungus Can Be Active In Spring</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/13/06) St. Augustine grass has been a very popular lawn grass. Unfortunately, it is quite susceptible to the disease brown patch. Brown patch primarily is active in the fall, but it also shows up this time of the year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Control Winter Weeds Before They Set Seeds</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/13/06) During the month of March, Louisiana lawns wake up and begin to turn green. Dormant lawns may be alive with winter weeds this time of the year. Mow back these weeds or apply a lawn weed killer. This will prevent the cool-season weeds from setting seeds. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Leave Old Mulch In Place</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/13/06) Mulch is a material gardeners spread over the soil surface to supress weed growth and conserve soil moisture. A common question LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill gets about mulch is whether a gardener should remove old mulch before putting down new mulch? His short answer is no. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Divide And Transplant Perennials In Eary March</title>
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      <title>Fertilize Shrubs In March</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/06/06) March is a great month to fertilize your shrubbery. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says a good all-purpose granular fertilizer can be used to fertilize virtually all the shrubs in your landscape. If your plants are performing well, fertilizing is an option. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>'Harden Off'  Transplants To Get Them Ready For Planting</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 03/06/06) Gardeners use a variety of interesting terms. One of these terms is "hardening off." That term is applied to growing transplants. What it means is that transplants often are raised in the sheltered environment of a greenhouse and they must be toughened before being planted into a garden. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Proper Pollination Ensures Good Production</title>
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      <title>Spray Trees To Kill Caterpillars</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 2/27/06) The buck moth caterpillar is a problem in all parts of Louisiana. The moth emerges in December and lays eggs in oak trees. Homeowners can have their trees sprayed to reduce the chance of an infestation of this stinging caterpillar. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <title>Controlling Winter Weeds This Year Helps Next Year's Lawn</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 2/27/06) Cool-season weeds are growing in lawns this time of the year. Even though they will die off when the weather warms in April and May, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill recommends controlling them now so they won't bedevil your lawn next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 2/27/06) Many of our spring-flowering bulbs put on their best show during March. This is a great time to walk around your garden and make notes. You can use your notes when planning your garden next year. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 2/13/06) It's not unusual to decide you want to move a plant from one location to another. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says February is the time to do that, and he advises to get up most of the roots and replant it at the same depth it was growing. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[(Audio 2/13/06) Decorative ponds and aquatic gardens are popular in Louisiana landscapes. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill says this is a great time of year to clean out a pond and get it fresh for spring. (Runtime: 60 seconds) - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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