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Watch Out for Mud Tubes
Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Pest Manager Dylan is here to show us one sign of a termite infestation: mud tubes. Termites travel inside these mud tubes to get to and from where they're feeding. If you see them on your home, it's a bad sign! They're commonly found along...
Watch Out for Mud Tubes
Happy Cinco de Mayo!! Pest Manager Dylan is here to show us one sign of a termite infestation: mud tubes. Termites travel inside these mud tubes to get to and from where they're feeding. If you see them on your home, it's a bad sign! They're commonly found along...
Mix, Mulch, and More
If you're planning to refresh your flower beds or start a new planting project, choosing the right foundation is crucial for long-term plant health. In areas like Shreveport and Bossier City, our native clay soil often lacks the nutrients and structure plants need to...
Pests and Rain
When it comes to rain, often we see an increased pest presence swarm into our homes. As the environment outside the home deteriorates, pest are seeking a dry area indoors! Listen in as Dylan explains these trends with pest migrating inside during wet weather and also...
🌿 Plant of the Week: Loropetalum 🌿
A Colorful, Low-Maintenance Shrub for Louisiana Landscapes If you’re searching for a vibrant, easy-to-care-for plant to enhance your landscape, look no further than the Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinensis). Known for its rich purple foliage and bright, fringe-like...
Hydrangeas and Drainage
For this week's Tailgate Time with Myles, he's here to tell us about different kinds of hydrangeas and what sets them apart. He also has some drainage tips that can help you during this stormy weather. Stay dry out there! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hbej55XhF4
What’s Going on With Zinnias?
Many people love vinca and zinnias this time of year, but our rainy springs make it hard for them to thrive. When it rains as much as it has recently, without time between rains for them to dry out, plants can get root rot. Vincas and zinnias are particularly prone to...
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...