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
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
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
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?
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...
Lawn Care Tips: Equipment Fuel
We're in grass growing season, which means taking care of your lawn equipment is very important. You can save yourself unnecessary maintenance by using the right kind of fuel. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Ant0cATI4do We recommend ethanol-free, super unleaded fuel...
Know the Signs of Lawn Fungus
Happy Wednesday! It's supposed to rain in the coming days, which means it's a good time to think about lawn fungus. Fungus loves moisture and humidity, so you can prevent fungus by not over-watering your lawn. Your grass needs 1 inch of water per week, including...
Lawn Care Tips: Core Aeration and Topdressing
Spring is an important time for treating your lawn, so you can make sure your grass thrives throughout the year. Herbicides, fertilization, and mowing weekly all help promote healthy grass. Another set of lawn treatments we recommend are core aeration and topdressing....
Alternative to Knockout Roses
Many people love the look of knockout roses, but not everyone has the space for them. One alternative rose variety is the drift rose! These come in the same colors and look very similar, but are much smaller. They don’t grow as tall or wide, which means they don’t...