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Plant of the Week: Pentas
Our Plant of the Week this week is: Pentas! They’re treated as a spring annual here and they love our hot, humid weather. This is because Pentas originate from East Africa and Yemen. Did you know? The name Pentas comes from the Greek word for five, referring to the five petals found on each tiny flower.
Plant of the Week: Pentas
Our Plant of the Week this week is: Pentas! They’re treated as a spring annual here and they love our hot, humid weather. This is because Pentas originate from East Africa and Yemen. Did you know? The name Pentas comes from the Greek word for five, referring to the five petals found on each tiny flower.
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
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
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
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?
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...
Maintenance: Lawn Mower Blades
During summer, you should be mowing your lawn once a week, and that can lead to wear and tear on your mower's blades. If you've gone the entire growing season without sharpening them, it might be a good idea to check on them now. Having sharp blades will avoid ripping...
Plant of the Week: Rosemallow Hibiscus
Rachel's here to tell us about our plant of the week: Rosemallow hibiscus! This tropical looking plant produces big, light pink flowers with a dark darker pink in the center. It attracts pollinators such moths, Common Checkered Skippers, Pearly Wood Nymphs, and...
Did You Know? Weed Eater Line
Proper lawn care requires properly maintained equipment, including things you might not think about like weed eater line. Here's Garrett with some tips to help your line last longer and work better! https://youtu.be/HRobuGh8Uqk Let us know if you have any...
Globe Amaranth: An Unfading Fav
Globe Amaranth: A Pollinator Favorite That Blooms from Spring to Fall in Louisiana https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6CRcyDYRQ5w If you're looking to add color and pollinator appeal to your Louisiana garden, Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) is a must-have plant. Known...