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Termites Under the House
This is what termite activity can look like underneath a home. These are mud tubes they build to travel between their nest and food sources which often includes structural wood in the house itself.
That is why we recommend termite inspections for homeowners in Louisiana. Catching activity early can prevent costly damage and help protect your home long term.
Termites Under the House
This is what termite activity can look like underneath a home. These are mud tubes they build to travel between their nest and food sources which often includes structural wood in the house itself.
That is why we recommend termite inspections for homeowners in Louisiana. Catching activity early can prevent costly damage and help protect your home long term.
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
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...
When A Backflow Preventer Isn’t Properly Winterized
This is what happens when a backflow prevention device isn’t properly winterized. Thankfully, David was able to fix it and winterize it to protect it during the rest of this freeze.
If you run into a situation and need to winterize your system yourself, you can follow these steps.
What Does a Yard Treated With Pre-emergents Look Like?
This is a great visual of a yard treated with pre-emergent herbicides and one without. When grass is dormant, you can easily see any weeds that are there, since they’re still green.
Pre-emergents prevent weed seeds from growing and stop weeds from appearing in the first place. This targets most types of weeds and is the most reliable form of weed control.
Mowing your yard once a week during the growing season is an
This Plant Only Blooms Once Every 10-30 Years and Then Dies
This plant only blooms once every 10-30 years and then dies.
It may sound like something out of a fairy tale, but it’s real! This is the Agave americana, also known as the century plant. It was once thought to bloom every 100 years but has since bee
Secrets to a Healthy Lawn
Before the growing season for grass starts, we wanted to share some of our secrets to growing a healthy, green lawn.
The Best Way to Prevent Weeds
Do you know the best way to avoid weeds in your lawn?
Pre-emergent herbicides prevent weed seeds from developing and stops their growth before they breach the soil. This type of herbicide targets most types of weeds and is very effective at keeping them from spreading. Once weeds are above the soil in your lawn, they start spreading more seeds, which makes them much harder to control. Using pre-emergents is reliable and can save you time and money. Prevention is key.