by Megan | Jun 17, 2025 | Landscape
Globe Amaranth: A Pollinator Favorite That Blooms from Spring to Fall in Louisiana If you’re looking to add color and pollinator appeal to your Louisiana garden, Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) is a must-have plant. Known for its cheerful globe-shaped blooms...
by Megan | Jun 13, 2025 | Landscape
If you’re planning to refresh your flower beds or start a new planting project, choosing the right foundation is crucial for long-term plant health. In areas like Shreveport and Bossier City, our native clay soil often lacks the nutrients and structure plants...
by Megan | Jun 9, 2025 | Landscape
A Colorful, Low-Maintenance Shrub for Louisiana Landscapes If you’re searching for a vibrant, easy-to-care-for plant to enhance your landscape, look no further than the Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinensis). Known for its rich purple foliage and bright, fringe-like...
by Megan | May 30, 2025 | Landscape
For this week’s Tailgate Time with Myles, he’s here to tell us about different kinds of hydrangeas and what sets them apart. He also has some drainage tips that can help you during this stormy weather. Stay dry out...
by Megan | May 29, 2025 | Landscape
Many people love vinca and zinnias this time of year, but our rainy springs make it hard for them to thrive. When it rains as much as it has recently, without time between rains for them to dry out, plants can get root rot. Vincas and zinnias are particularly prone to...
by Megan | May 27, 2025 | Landscape
Our plant of the week this week is Texas sage, also known as barometer bush. This is because it seems to bloom after a rainstorm or an increase in humidity. This sage does well in zones 8-10 and grows up to 8 feet tall and 6 ft wide. Its grayish-green leaves make it a...
