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Prevent Termites, Store Firewood Properly
Our Pest Control Manager Dylan is sharing tips on how to properly store firewood.
Keeping firewood too close to your home can attract termites since it’s one of their favorite food sources. As they feed and spread, there’s a chance they can make their way to the wooden structures of your home. Stacked firewood near the house can also act just like mulch in flowerbeds, creating the perfect environment for pests.
Prevent Termites, Store Firewood Properly
Our Pest Control Manager Dylan is sharing tips on how to properly store firewood.
Keeping firewood too close to your home can attract termites since it’s one of their favorite food sources. As they feed and spread, there’s a chance they can make their way to the wooden structures of your home. Stacked firewood near the house can also act just like mulch in flowerbeds, creating the perfect environment for pests.
Texas Sage: A Low Maintenance Bush for the Heat
Our plant of the week this week is Texas sage, also known as barometer bush. This is because it seems to bloom after a rainstorm or an increase in humidity. This sage does well in zones 8-10 and grows up to 8 feet tall and 6 ft wide. Its grayish-green leaves make it a...
Landscape Rock Options
At Matthews Landscape, we use a variety of landscape rocks to create clean borders, highlight focal points, and add visual interest to your outdoor spaces. Whether you're looking for decorative rock for garden beds, functional gravel for drainage, or bold stone...
Flower Bed Tips
Having new flowers installed in your landscape is always exciting! One important part of your new plants' health is irrigation. Making sure your flowers aren't being over or underwatered at any given time will help promote healthy, vibrant flowers throughout the...
Sprinkler Worries Ruined My Vacation
Has this ever happened to you? You're out of town and you realize there are storms in the forecast back home, but your sprinklers are on! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qv8FcV_krA Or you're at work and forgot to check the weather today. No need to worry! If you have...
Know the Signs of Lawn Fungus
Happy Wednesday! It's supposed to rain in the coming days, which means it's a good time to think about lawn fungus. Fungus loves moisture and humidity, so you can prevent fungus by not over-watering your lawn. Your grass needs 1 inch of water per week, including...
Spring Lawn Care
There are many factors that contribute to a healthy lawn, including proper watering, mowing, and drainage. Another important step to take right now is fertilizing, aka feeding the grass. We use a slow-release granular fertilizer that continues to feed the grass for...
Plant of the Week: Japanese Maple
Our plant of the week this week is the Japanese maple. There are many different types, but most people know the bright red variety. The leaves also come in shades of lime green and maroon. Depending on the cultivar, you can get them as tall as 20 feet tall or as small as a dwarf tree. They can live to 100 years!
Japanese maples do best in USDA growing zones 5-8 and do well in the cooler parts of Louisiana. This tree prefers partial sun to partial shade, and should be planted with mulch to protect its roots. Afternoon shade is best to protect Japanese maples from being burned by the summer sun. These can tolerate most soil types, but need proper drainage and should be watered during a drought. After they’re established, they’re considered low-maintenance. For the first few years, it’s a good idea to fertilize in early spring.
Fun fact: deep-fried maple leaves are considered a delicacy in Japan 🍁 If you have any questions, let us know!
Spring Flower Bed Prep
Spring is when everyone plants new flowers, and prepping your beds properly is very important! The soil you use should be fine, potting soil, preferably with sand in it to help with drainage. Our springs are usually wet and humid, and flowers sitting in wet soil can...
Weed Identification: Carolina geranium
Have you seen this weed in your lawn? This is Carolina geranium, a winter weed that's native to our region. Each of its leaves has 5 main segments, and it develops white or pink flowers when it blooms. Carolina geranium can survive in conditions that would kill many...