Plant of the Week: Fig Ivy

Plant of the Week: Fig Ivy

Account Manager Bradley is here to tell us about our plant of the week: Fig ivy, also known as ficus pumila. This is a tender perennial vine that attaches itself to surfaces to climb, such as brick walls or cement. It can grow 8 to 15 feet high and can spread 3 to 6...
What is Rose Rosette Disease?

What is Rose Rosette Disease?

Our account manager Bradley is here to talk about a disease that affects roses, known as rose rosette virus. Rose rosette is spread by tiny mites that crawl from plant to plant, and can infect all varieties of roses. Symptoms include red leaves, thicker than usual new...
Plants for Summer: Moss Rose

Plants for Summer: Moss Rose

Looking for a flower that thrives in hot, dry weather? Rachel is here to talk to us about our plant of the week, Portulaca, also known as Mexican rose or Moss rose. Despite its name, it’s not related to roses at all, and is instead a semi-succulent plant similar to...
Lamb’s-Ear: A Great Ground Cover

Lamb’s-Ear: A Great Ground Cover

Rachel is here with our Plant of the Week: Stachys byzantina, also known as Lamb’s-ear. It’s primarily known for its layers of silvery-green, velvety leaves. Lamb’s-ear is a perennial ground cover that produces lovely purple-pink flowers in late...
Hyped About Matthews?

Hyped About Matthews?

Here’s some of what we’ve been up to lately. Come get hyped with us! Transform Your Outdoors with Matthews Landscape ServicesShreveport & Bossier City’s Trusted Landscape Experts When it comes to curb appeal, your landscape speaks volumes. At Matthews...