by Dave Gill

LSU AgCenter Horticulturist

Lots of new planting gets done every spring. Proper watering can make the difference between life and death to newly planted lawns, trees, shrubs and ground covers as well as bedding and vegetable transplants.

Because their roots have not had time to grow out into the surrounding soil, these plants do not yet have well-established root systems. With their roots still limited to a relatively small area of soil, they are especially vulnerable to drought stress.

Trees

The following is a news release from the Stark Foundation:

The Stark Museum of Art, located at 712 Green Avenue in Orange, Texas, will host a Book Discussion of Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18.

Elena Ivanova, the Museum's Chief Educator, will lead the discussion and will provide insights into the book for those not familiar with it. For greater participation, attendees are encouraged to read the book in advance and review discussion questions on the Museum's website.

The following is a news release from the City of Lake Charles:

The Splash Pad at Millennium Park on Bord Du Lac Drive will be temporarily closed to the public for repairs beginning Monday, May 20 through Sunday, May 26. 

The purpose of the closure is to make repairs to the Splash Pad surfacing. Barring any weather-related delays, the Splash Pad should reopen on Monday, May 27.