Plant of the Week: Jane Magnolia

Plant of the Week: Jane Magnolia

Our plant of the week is the Jane Japanese magnolia, which was a Louisiana Super plant last year. Right now is the perfect time to plant them, and they’re going to bloom through spring, giving you a lovely pop of color for your garden. Not only are they beautiful to...

Don’t Trim Hydrangeas

Right now, we’re seeing new growth on most hydrangeas. This means the plants should look healthy and happy during spring. We wanted to show this because during winter, hydrangeas look mostly bare, and you may be tempted to trim them back. Doing so now will cut...
Does Your Landscape Attract Pests?

Does Your Landscape Attract Pests?

Did you know that your landscape can affect whether or not bugs enter your home? If you have trees or shrubs that are touching the side of the house, it can act as a bridge for ants, termites, or other insects. This also applies to tree limbs against the roof, which...
Weed Identification: Marsh Parsley

Weed Identification: Marsh Parsley

Marsh parsley is one of our less talked about summer weeds. Cyclospermum leptophyllum, also known as marsh parsley, is an invasive summer weed and a member of the carrot family. It grows in moist areas, usually near standing water. It can be identified by its finely...
Outdoor Drain vs Floodwater

Outdoor Drain vs Floodwater

Watch how fast this outdoor drain deals with floodwater A flooded yard can cause problems in the future, such as lawn fungus, water-loving weeds, and grass-eating bugs. Sometimes flood water can collect near your foundation, absorbing into the soil there. If the soil...