Plant of the Week: Tulips

Plant of the Week: Tulips

Our plant of the week today is the Tulip! Tulips are starting to sprout right now and you’ll be able to see their blooms in March/April. Did you know that tulips started out as wild flowers in Central Asia? They were first cultivated in Persia (Iran) and the Ottoman...
How to Trim Roses

How to Trim Roses

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, which means it’s a good time to talk about roses, specifically rose trimming. For roses such as Knockout or Drift Roses, late January or February is the best time to prune, before their spring bloom cycle. A lighter trim can be...
Pests Enter Through Cracks

Pests Enter Through Cracks

Pest Manager Dylan is back to tell us one way you can stop pests from getting in your home. Even tiny cracks in the foundation can let bugs and rats inside, which is why it’s important to keep an eye out and seal cracks when you find them. We also make sure to...
Be Proactive With Pre-Emergents

Be Proactive With Pre-Emergents

Hate weeds in your yard? Pre-emergents are the cure!Pre-emergent herbicides stop weeds from growing when they’re still underground. This helps prevent your yard from getting most types of weeds, which means you don’t have to try and control them after the...
Pest Control Die Hard

Pest Control Die Hard

In an ordinary family home… roaches have taken over and declared war. One Matthews Pest Control tech is on the hunt. He’s armed with pesticide… and the only chance anyone has for a pest free home. (And yes Die Hard is a Christmas movie) Pest control starts at...
Plant of the Week: Garden Mum

Plant of the Week: Garden Mum

Our plant of the week is another fall plant, the Garden Mum (Chrysanthemum morifolium). This variety of mum is hardy to US zones 5-9 and can be used as a perennials or annuals depending on when and where you plant. Garden mums grow up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide....