(Video 08/23/10) Hurricane Katrina brought horrible destruction to the New Orleans area. But the storm also helped create something unique in that same place. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill introduces you to a hybrid plant called Katrina Iris. (Runtime: 1:38)

(Video 08/16/10) Plants certainly make a garden special, but non-living items can help with overall effect. On this segment of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how you can use fountains to create illusions of coolness, even during the intense summer heat. (Runtime: 1:48)

(Audio 08/16/10) The intense heat of late summer makes this a poor time to plant many types of plants in our landscapes. If you have been considering adding some tropicals to your landscape, you can plant them now. Palms, cannas and gingers are a few plants that will grow beautifully in your landscape despite the summer heat. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/16/10) Pear trees are one of the easier and more reliable fruit trees to grow in Louisiana. Hear about what to be aware of when preparing to harvest your pears. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/16/10) Ferns are one of the most valuable plants for shady areas. Because the weather is so hot this time of the year, working with ferns will keep gardeners in the shade. Here are some tips for caring for your ferns during August. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/16/10) Although houseplants are grown indoors, they are not necessarily protected from insects. The most common pests seen on houseplants are mealy bugs, scale and mites. Learn about the damage that these pests can cause and what treatment to use if symptoms arise. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/16/10) Gingers are a popular tropical plant used in Louisiana landscapes. When pruning gingers, we primarily focus more on cutting back cold-damaged growth. We also can do some pruning on gingers during the summer. Here are some tips for pruning gingers. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Video 08/09/10) During summer, many Louisiana gardeners grow the beautiful, flowering shrub oleander. On this edition of Get It Growing, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill explains how the dwarf oleander makes a great container plant for colorfully accenting your landscape. (Runtime: 1:42)

(Audio 08/09/10) Louisiana iris is a popular herbaceous perennial that is native to Louisiana. These iris grow profusely during the spring, but become unattractive during late summer. This indicates their dormancy. Hear more about Louisiana iris. (Runtime: 60 seconds)

(Audio 08/09/10) Louisiana gardeners often plant milkweed in their landscapes. The monarch butterfly, which migrates through Louisiana, can only lay its eggs on plants that are very closely related to milkweed. If you are interested in attracting monarch butterflies to your milkweed, do not apply any pesticides. Listen for more information on milkweed and monarch butterflies. (Runtime: 60 seconds)