Lawn Mower Maintenance

Lawn Mower Maintenance

During the summer, you should be mowing your lawn once a week to keep it healthy. Because of this, lawn mower maintenance is important to stay on top of, especially changing your air filter. This is like the lungs of your engine, and will help filter out dust and...
Why Do I Need Landscape Maintenance?

Why Do I Need Landscape Maintenance?

Your landscape is one of the first things people notice when they visit your home or business. A well-maintained yard doesn’t just look good—it reflects care, pride, and attention to detail. Why Landscape Maintenance Matters: More Than Just Curb Appeal Landscape...
Signs of Rose Rosette Disease

Signs of Rose Rosette Disease

If you want to maintain excellent plant health in Louisiana, it’s important to be aware of rose rosette virus —a serious disease that affects all varieties of roses. At Matthews Landscape, we’re here to help you recognize the warning signs early and keep your garden...
Did You Know This About Hydrangeas?

Did You Know This About Hydrangeas?

Hello June! Our plant of the week this week is the hydrangea, one of our staples in Louisiana. Most bigleaf hydrangeas are sensitive to the PH of the soil, and will change the color of their petals depending on the acidity. For blue petals, the soil needs to be acidic...
Plant of the Week: Vitex

Plant of the Week: Vitex

5 facts about Vitex agnus Our plant of the week this week is Vitex agnus, also known as Chaste tree or monk’s pepper. This multi-trunked tree is perennial in zones 6-11 and produces beautiful, lavender colored flowers. They’re native to the Mediterranean and Western...