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...
Plants for Shaded Beds

Plants for Shaded Beds

Today, Rachel is here to tell us about some flowers that do great in shady spots. This client’s flower bed consists of a Japanese maple, with torenia and begonia planted under it. Not only do these plants bloom beautifully in part or even full shade, they also...
Summer Flower Pots

Summer Flower Pots

At Matthews Landscape, we believe flower pots are more than just containers—they’re a key part of your patio decor and outdoor design. Just like flower beds, selecting the right plants and arrangements for your pots takes careful planning and creativity. Rachel, one...
Sprinkler Worries Ruined My Vacation

Sprinkler Worries Ruined My Vacation

Has this ever happened to you? You’re out of town and you realize there are storms in the forecast back home, but your sprinklers are on! Or you’re at work and forgot to check the weather today. No need to worry! If you have a Rachio Sprinkler Controller...