Dan Gill
Dan is an Associate Professor in Consumer Horticulture with the LSU AgCenter. He is the spokesperson for the LSU AgCenter’s "Get It Growing project," an effort encouraging home horticulture throughout Louisiana. Dan is also author of "Month-by-Month Gardening in Louisiana" and co-author of the "Louisiana Gardener’s Guide."
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While our quick April Fool's joke on this week's program may have alarmed you for a brief moment, Dan Gill will be moving on from Bayou Garden and he's...
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Fertilizers are something we think about a lot in the spring. Plants are waking up and ready to grow in February and March. Fertilizers are simply...
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The fact that many of the plants we grow as ornamentals are considered poisonous is a topic that horticulturists don't often discuss. After all, cases...
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When construction is done around existing trees, whether building a new home, an addition, a sidewalk, or a driveway, be aware that trees can easily be...
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Despite the relative mildness of Louisiana winters overall, severe freezes do occur, and they can be devastating to tropical plants. All it takes is one...
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You may think that house plants are shielded from insect problems, but that's simply not the case. When they do occur, indoor pest infestations can be...
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These days we're used to the instant gratification of planting blooming bedding plants for immediate color in our landscapes. But if you want spring...
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November thru February is the prime planting season for hearty trees, shrubs, ground covers, and vines in Louisiana. So now is a time to assess your...
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The high temps with us from May through October their toll on the vegetable garden. Tomatoes, for instance, will set fewer fruit once it gets hot. Snap...
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The Easter Lily is a plant popularly used to decorate for Easter. Many of these plants are simply discarded after the holiday has passed and they...