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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 done in...
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 done in...
Plant of the Week: Jane Magnolia
Our plant of the week is the Jane Japanese magnolia, which was a Louisiana Super plant last year. Right now is the perfect time to plant them, and they’re going to bloom through spring, giving you a lovely pop of color for your garden. Not only are they beautiful to look at, the pink/purple flowers have a sweet, fragrant smell.
What’s in your soil? One secret to a healthy lawn
Soil samples can be a great way to check out the health of your lawn. If you’re having issues growing strong, healthy grass, it could be a number of factors: disease, poor fertilization, incorrect watering, and insects are just a few. Taking a soil sample and sending it to a soil lab
How Outdoor Drainage Works
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29GeyG-9r6A David went out in the rain to show the drains he has in his yard and how they work. During flash flooding like this, there will be some standing water while the drain catches up to the amount of rain we're getting. Also as...
Why We Don’t Use Weed and Feed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y37t2ByWJSE Weed and feed sucks! We are firm believers in preventing the problem rather than treating the problem. The time for pre-emergents is NOW if you want to prevent those spring and summer weeds. Check out what Garrett has to say...
Don’t Trim Hydrangeas
Right now, we're seeing new growth on most hydrangeas. This means the plants should look healthy and happy during spring. We wanted to show this because during winter, hydrangeas look mostly bare, and you may be tempted to trim them back. Doing so now will cut off all...
Does Your Landscape Attract Pests?
Did you know that your landscape can affect whether or not bugs enter your home? If you have trees or shrubs that are touching the side of the house, it can act as a bridge for ants, termites, or other insects. This also applies to tree limbs against the roof, which...
Plant of the Week: Meadow Sage
Our plant of the week this week is Salvia nemorosa, also known as Meadow Sage or Woodland Sage. Sage is in the mint family, giving their leaves a fresh, minty smell as well. This is a species of sage that’s native to Northwest Louisiana and produces violet, pink, or...
Backflow Preventer Inspections: What You Need to Know
We've gotten a few questions about the annual backflow preventer (aka vacuum breaker) inspections required by Shreveport/Bossier City. A backflow is the reverse flow of water in your system that could contaminate drinking water, and a backflow prevention device...
Solutions to Standing Water
We’ve had a lot of rain lately! A common issue for homeowners after a rainy day is standing water in the yard. This can increase your chances of lawn fungus, pests, water-loving weeds, and even algae.