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Sprinkler System Assessments

Sprinkler System Assessments

Sprinkler systems can be complicated, especially when something isn't working properly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THqAzZinNxs One of the services we offer is a sprinkler system assessment for a $100 flat fee. During an assessment, our technician runs your entire...

Sprinkler System Assessments

Sprinkler systems can be complicated, especially when something isn't working properly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THqAzZinNxs One of the services we offer is a sprinkler system assessment for a $100 flat fee. During an assessment, our technician runs your entire...

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Plants for Shaded Beds

Plants for Shaded Beds

Today, Rachel is here to tell us about some flowers that do great in shady spots. This client's flower bed consists of a Japanese maple, with torenia and begonia planted under it. Not only do these plants bloom beautifully in part or even full shade, they also attract...

Landscape Rock Options

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

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...

Summer Flower Pots

Summer Flower Pots

At Matthews Landscape, we believe flower pots are more than just containers—they’re a key part of your patio decor and outdoor design. Just like flower beds, selecting the right plants and arrangements for your pots takes careful planning and creativity. Rachel, one...

Sprinkler Worries Ruined My Vacation

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...

Evergreen ground covers for your landscape

Evergreen ground covers for your landscape

This week we don't have one plant of the week, but two: Phlox subulata and Phlox divaricata. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ocO6fMu_-bo Phlox subulata is an evergreen, flowering ground cover that comes in white, pink, or blue/purple and grows to 8 inches tall. It...

Consider Adding Tropicals to Your Landscape

Consider Adding Tropicals to Your Landscape

Happy Friday! Everyone’s craving some fun in the sun right now with the nice weather we’re having, so we wanted to cover tropicals! Tropical plants do really well here in Louisiana, due to our humid and hot climate. You can plant them poolside, or give your regular...

Plant of the Week: Sweetbay magonolia

Plant of the Week: Sweetbay magonolia

It's Plant of the Week time once again and this week we're covering another version of our state flower: the sweetbay magnolia. This magnolia is native to Louisiana as well as many Eastern states all the way up to Massachusetts. It does well in zones 5-9 and can be...

Lawn Mushrooms: A Cause for Concern?

Lawn Mushrooms: A Cause for Concern?

With all the rain we've had lately, you might see some little mushrooms popping up in your lawn or landscape. These are not to be confused with harmful lawn fungus such as brown patch or root rot.  The fungi you see pop up when there's been a lot of rain are actually...