by Megan | Jul 28, 2026 | Plant Facts
Our plant of the week is The Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae). Its vibrant blooms earned their name because they resemble colorful birds in flight! Did you know? When a sunbird lands on the flower’s sturdy, boat-shaped bloom, its weight opens the flower and...
by Megan | Jul 20, 2026 | Plant Facts
Our Plant of the Week today is Portulaca! Portulaca (aka Moss Rose) is one of the toughest flowers you can plant. It thrives in full sun, loves the heat, and adds vibrant color all season with very little maintenance. Nicknamed the “9 O’Clock...
by Megan | Jul 16, 2026 | Landscape, Plant Facts
Summer is in full swing, and there’s still plenty you can do to keep your landscape looking its best! This time of year, we’re trimming Agapanthus, Gardenias, some varieties of Hydrangeas, and most evergreen shrubs like Boxwoods and Hollies. We’re...
by Megan | Jul 13, 2026 | Plant Facts
Happy Monday! Our plant of the week is a Louisiana summer favorite: Lantana Did you know? Each flower cluster changes color as it matures, creating beautiful mixes of yellow, orange, pink, and red. Lantana is a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds, making it...
by Megan | Jul 7, 2026 | Plant Facts
Looking for a pop of true blue in your landscape? Our plant of the week is Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum). Also known as flossflower, it’s one of the few plants in the world that naturally produces true blue blooms. Its soft, fuzzy flowers add long-lasting...
by Megan | Jun 29, 2026 | Plant Facts
Happy Monday! This week’s Plant of the Week is the Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), one of Louisiana’s beautiful native plants!With its vibrant purple blooms, this hardy perennial thrives in our Louisiana heat, is drought tolerant once established,...
