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Why We Don’t Recommend Landscape Fabric
Many of you have heard of landscape fabric, but we wanted to tell you why we DON’T recommend it.
Spring Color is Here!
We’re buzzing with excitement 🐝 Spring color is here and heading to a flower bed near you! Our landscape experts are ready to help you transform your yard into a colorful paradise you’ll love spending time in.
Estimates are always free!
Lawn Applications and Watering (Spring 2024)
We’ve gotten a few questions about our lawn applications and running sprinklers, so we wanted to clarify some things.
Normally, we tell customers to water after a lawn treatment such as fungicide or fertilizer, but it’s still so wet out right now. We changed our formula slightly so this round of treatment doesn’t…
What to Know About Termites
Right now we’re seeing termites become more active, so we wanted to give you some things to look out for.
Termites eat wood, but also other items made of cellulose- this can include things like paper, clothing, and insulation.
A few signs you might have termites include seeing termite swarmers (flying termites), finding mud tubes around the property, or seeing damage such as…
Got Your Backflow Tested?
In the state of Louisiana, if you have a backflow preventer/vacuum breaker device, it needs to be inspected once a year. This has to be done by a licensed professional who sends documentation to the state.
Properly functioning backflow prevention is important because it makes sure your water is on a one-way system of flow. This prevents your lawn irrigation system from contaminating your drinking water in the event of a backflow.
It’s Time To Mow Your Grass
It is warming up out there, and grass is greening up fast. If you haven’t started mowing your lawn yet, now is the time! Mowing your yard regularly will help your grass finish coming out of dormancy and encourage healthy growth ahead of summer.
Proper mowing height depends on the type of grass you have in your yard. According to LSU Ag Center…
Watch Out for These Mosquito Magnets
We wanted to make a follow-up to our last mosquito post to show some examples of mosquito breeding places. These can include bird baths, childrens’ toys or other plastic items with water in it, dog bowls, outdoor pools, etc. Mosquitos need a very small amount of water to lay their eggs, so any standing water can be a mosquito daycare.
We recommend…
How We Treat Lawn Fungus
With all the rain we’ve been having lately, preventing lawn fungus is more important than ever. If you are watering your lawn right now, STOP. The ground is soaked- trust me, my feet were wet after taking this footage.
On top of not watering right now, one of the lawn applications we offer is a fungicide package. This is a…
What You Should Know About Mosquitos
Did you know? There’s enough water in a water bottle cap for a mosquito to lay 300 eggs. So any standing water around the home can be a breeding ground for mosquitos…
We recommend changing any outdoor dog water bowls frequently. It’s also important to check any old buckets or tires that might hold water, or childrens’ toys outside. Make sure your…
How to Control Weeds in Your Flower Beds
Happy Friday! Weeds growing in your flower beds are not only an eyesore but can steal nutrients from your plants and affect their overall health.
We have a few ways of dealing with these weeds, and sometimes a combination of these steps is needed to solve the problem. Mulching your flower beds helps prevent weeds from getting sunlight, and acts as a barrier stopping them from breaching the soil.
The best way to control weeds is to…
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