Why’s My Pine Straw Faded?

Why’s My Pine Straw Faded?

Have you seen pine straw lately that looks faded and dull? This happens annually, but this year it’s happened earlier than normal. Pine straw gets bleached by the sun during summer, causing it to lighten and fade. Though we didn’t have as harsh of a summer...
Don’t Trim Azaleas

Don’t Trim Azaleas

You may be wondering what you can do in your garden during early fall. There are many things you can do- prepping your beds for fall color, fertilizing your grass, etc. But one thing you don’t want to do is trim azaleas right now. The best time to trim them is...
Lawn Fungus: Prevention Is Key

Lawn Fungus: Prevention Is Key

We’ve had a few cooler mornings lately, with temperatures in the 80s during the afternoon. We’ve also had a good deal of rain. These are peak conditions for lawn fungus to develop if you aren’t properly taking care of your yard. Do you know how to...
Mandatory Backflow Prevention Inspections

Mandatory Backflow Prevention Inspections

PSA: The state of Louisiana requires backflow prevention devices to be inspected once a year by a licensed professional. If you have a sprinkler system, you may have noticed this device attached to your system (pictured). If you’re one of those people, we offer...
How to Get Rid of Lawn Stickers

How to Get Rid of Lawn Stickers

Ever walk in your grass barefoot and end up with a tiny, green sticker in your heel? Ouch. During spring and summer, we get asked a lot how to get rid of those horrible burs in your lawn. Burweed/lawn stickers is a winter weed that flowers in spring and drops its...