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...
The Buzz Around Clustered Mountain Mint

The Buzz Around Clustered Mountain Mint

Plant of the Week: Clustered Mountain Mint – A Pollinator-Friendly Native for Shreveport Landscapes Rachel is here to highlight this week’s featured plant: Clustered Mountain Mint – a native plant that thrives right here in the Shreveport-Bossier area. This hardy mint...
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...
Plant of the Week: Rosemallow Hibiscus

Plant of the Week: Rosemallow Hibiscus

Rachel’s here to tell us about our plant of the week: Rosemallow hibiscus! This tropical looking plant produces big, light pink flowers with a dark darker pink in the center. It attracts pollinators such moths, Common Checkered Skippers, Pearly Wood Nymphs, and...
Globe Amaranth: An Unfading Fav

Globe Amaranth: An Unfading Fav

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...
Mix, Mulch, and More

Mix, Mulch, and More

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...