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What is Rose Rosette Disease?

What is Rose Rosette Disease?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w5Ow35NgJY Our account manager Bradley is here to talk about a disease that affects roses, known as rose rosette virus. Rose rosette is spread by tiny mites that crawl from plant to plant, and can infect all varieties of roses....

Plants for Summer: Moss Rose

Plants for Summer: Moss Rose

Looking for a flower that thrives in hot, dry weather? Rachel is here to talk to us about our plant of the week, Portulaca, also known as Mexican rose or Moss rose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyvVPRdJB_U Despite its name, it’s not related to roses at all, and is...

Chinch Bugs vs Hotspots: What’s the Difference?

Chinch Bugs vs Hotspots: What’s the Difference?

If you’re noticing brown patches in your lawn this summer, you’re not alone. At Matthews Landscape, we’re seeing lawns across Northwest Louisiana struggling with hotspots and chinch bug damage—and while they look similar, the solutions are very different.

Giant Coneflower: A Native Perennial

Giant Coneflower: A Native Perennial

This week our plant of the week is Rudbeckia maxima, also known as Great coneflower, Giant coneflower, or Cabbage-leaf coneflower. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovbce3-tE7Y This tall, native plant is perennial in our area and attracts butterflies, and other local...

What is a Project? pt1

What is a Project? pt1

Did you know that we also do large projects such as installing sod, irrigation, drainage, and new flower beds? Ashley is here to give us an overview on our projects department at Matthews and the type of work they do. Stay tuned to see the finished job!...

Lamb’s-Ear: A Great Ground Cover

Lamb’s-Ear: A Great Ground Cover

Rachel is here with our Plant of the Week: Stachys byzantina, also known as Lamb's-ear. https://youtu.be/elkmYivUVLw It's primarily known for its layers of silvery-green, velvety leaves. Lamb's-ear is a perennial ground cover that produces lovely purple-pink flowers...

The Buzz Around Clustered Mountain Mint

The Buzz Around Clustered Mountain Mint

Plant of the Week: Clustered Mountain Mint – A Pollinator-Friendly Native for Shreveport Landscapes https://youtu.be/V1TGXGAVjP0 Rachel is here to highlight this week’s featured plant: Clustered Mountain Mint – a native plant that thrives right here in the...

Wasp Hiding Places

Wasp Hiding Places

Summer is here and wasps are active everywhere. One thing to keep in mind is that sometimes their nests are tucked away where you can't see them until they get disturbed. Dylan is here to tell us more! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7Gf6VTdYSKU Where Wasps Hide in...

Hyped About Matthews?

Hyped About Matthews?

Here's some of what we've been up to lately. Come get hyped with us! https://youtu.be/gbMJqoO1KTE Transform Your Outdoors with Matthews Landscape ServicesShreveport & Bossier City’s Trusted Landscape Experts When it comes to curb appeal, your landscape speaks...