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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...
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...
Plant of the Week: Fig Ivy
Account Manager Bradley is here to tell us about our plant of the week: Fig ivy, also known as ficus pumila. This is a tender perennial vine that attaches itself to surfaces to climb, such as brick walls or cement. It can grow 8 to 15 feet high and can spread 3 to 6...
Sprinkler Head Coverage
Hey ya'll, it's still important to water your yard right now. Our Irrigation Manager David is here to explain how to make sure your heads are delivering the same amount of water evenly. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tZVrE7KNdtY
Termites Year Round
Although you may only see termites swarming in the spring, termites are an issue all year round! They can cause a lot of damage, and in most cases you won’t know there is a termite problem until it’s too late. The problem with being reactive with termite damage is...
What is Rose Rosette Disease?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w5Ow35NgJY Our account manager Bradley is here to talk about a disease that affects roses, known as rose rosette virus. Rose rosette is spread by tiny mites that crawl from plant to plant, and can infect all varieties of roses....
Plants for Summer: Moss Rose
Looking for a flower that thrives in hot, dry weather? Rachel is here to talk to us about our plant of the week, Portulaca, also known as Mexican rose or Moss rose. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyvVPRdJB_U Despite its name, it’s not related to roses at all, and is...
Pests and Mowing
One reason to mow your lawn once a week during the growing season is to prevent pests. If you go without mowing for a few weeks and then cut it, you'll end up with a layer of grass clippings on top (called thatch). https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jCDoSjVO-as Thatch...
Sprinkler System Assessments
Sprinkler systems can be complicated, especially when something isn't working properly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THqAzZinNxs One of the services we offer is a sprinkler system assessment for a $100 flat fee. During an assessment, our technician runs your entire...
Chinch Bugs vs Hotspots: What’s the Difference?
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 damage—and while they look similar, the solutions are very different.
Giant Coneflower: A Native Perennial
This week our plant of the week is Rudbeckia maxima, also known as Great coneflower, Giant coneflower, or Cabbage-leaf coneflower. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovbce3-tE7Y This tall, native plant is perennial in our area and attracts butterflies, and other local...