Fall Fungus: Brown Patch

Fall Fungus: Brown Patch

We’re at the pumpkin patch so we can talk to you about something less fun: brown patch. Brown patch is a lawn fungus we see often in the fall, because of cool nights with warm days and added rainfall. Brown patch looks like a circle of brown/gray grass that gets...
Dealing With Stickers

Dealing With Stickers

Happy Friday! In late spring and early summer, one of the most common concerns that drives people to seek our services are stickers, aka burweed. We all know them and have gotten them stuck in our feet at least once while walking in our summer lawns. What most people...
Irrigation Calibration

Irrigation Calibration

Our Irrigation Manager David is here to explain how to calculate how long to run your sprinklers for 1 inch of water per week. We call this an irrigation calibration. During a calibration, our tech sets up measuring cups throughout the lawn, and then runs the...
Chinch Bugs vs Hotspots: What’s the Difference?

Chinch Bugs vs Hotspots: What’s the Difference?

Is Your Lawn Turning Brown? It Could Be Hotspots or Chinch Bugs.If you’re noticing brown patches in your lawn this summer, you’re not alone. At Matthews Landscape, we’re seeing lawns across Northwest Louisiana struggling with hotspots and chinch bug...
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...
Maintenance: Lawn Mower Blades

Maintenance: Lawn Mower Blades

During summer, you should be mowing your lawn once a week, and that can lead to wear and tear on your mower’s blades. If you’ve gone the entire growing season without sharpening them, it might be a good idea to check on them now. Having sharp blades will...