The Hidden Irrigation Mistake

The Hidden Irrigation Mistake

If you’ve ever wondered why some areas of your lawn stay green while others turn brown, your sprinkler coverage could be the reason. Our Irrigation Manager, David, explains the difference between head-to-head and tip-to-tip sprinkler coverage and why proper...
The Shop S2 E6: When It Rings, It Pours

The Shop S2 E6: When It Rings, It Pours

The Shop is back! This time, Madison and Paige are featured in a behind-the-scenes look at life on the phones at Matthews Landscape & Pest.Don’t worry… it’s all in good fun! We appreciate every customer who calls and are always happy to be the first voice you hear...
Plant of the Week: Ageratum

Plant of the Week: Ageratum

Looking for a pop of true blue in your landscape? Our plant of the week is Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum). Also known as flossflower, it’s one of the few plants in the world that naturally produces true blue blooms. Its soft, fuzzy flowers add long-lasting...
Plant of the Week: Purple Coneflower

Plant of the Week: Purple Coneflower

Happy Monday! This week’s Plant of the Week is the Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), one of Louisiana’s beautiful native plants!With its vibrant purple blooms, this hardy perennial thrives in our Louisiana heat, is drought tolerant once established,...
Don’t Ignore These Lawn Spots

Don’t Ignore These Lawn Spots

One issue we’re seeing in lawns right now is called Gray Leaf Spot. This can be identified by small brown/grayish spots on the grass blade. This is a fungal disease and is typically seen in warm, humid weather. Compaction, high nitrogen fertilizer, and stress can also...