by Megan | Sep 21, 2026 | Plant Facts
Today our Plant of the Week is the Louisiana Iris. Instead of referring to just one plant, The Louisiana Iris is a unique group of five American iris species native to the state that freely interbreed to create vibrant, naturally occurring hybrids. This group includes...
by Megan | Sep 16, 2026 | Pest
Did you know? Late summer and early fall is when some stinging insects become more aggressive. The reasons include peak colony size, changing dietary needs and lack of food and water. Insect colonies had all spring and summer to multiply and are now in search for...
by Megan | Sep 14, 2026 | Plant Facts
Happy Monday! Our plant of the week is the Grand Nain, a tropical favorite known for its lush foliage and sweet fruit. Also called the “large dwarf” banana, Grand Nain grows 6 to 10 feet tall and thrives in USDA Zones 8–11. In colder areas, it can be grown in a...
by Megan | Sep 8, 2026 | Plant Facts
Happy Tuesday! Our plant of the week is the Bottlebrush, a vibrant shrub famous for its bright, brush like red flowers. Callistemon, commonly known as the Bottlebrush, gets its unique name because its blooms look just like brushes used to clean old bottles. They are...
by Megan | Sep 2, 2026 | Pest
Thought squishing that one rogue ant solved your bug problem? Think again. You may have actually just sent an invite to the rest of the colony. Here’s what’s really happening: the second an ant gets crushed, it releases alarm pheromones into the air, alerting every...
