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Don’t Be That Person
More rain is coming 👀 don’t be that person that overwaters your yard.
According to LSU Ag Center lawns in this part of the state generally need 1” of water per week INCLUDING rainfall. We recommend using a…
How Pests Get in Your Home
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsSDlbk3tVk Happy Wednesday! Now that spring is here, bug activity is up. If you're noticing bugs in your house, you'll want to check around the outside of your house for any cracks in the foundation, as well as checking doors and...
Make Sure to Check For Clogged Drains and Gutters
Happy first day of spring! It has been raining a lot lately, which means working drainage around your home is especially important. Because of this, you might want to add cleaning out your outside drains/gutters to your spring cleaning list. As you can see, this drain was filled with mud and just needed to be unclogged.
If you don’t want to clear them out yourself, our irrigation experts can clean out your yard drainage system. If you’re not comfortable getting on a ladder to clean your…
Azaleas are Blooming
Happy Monday! One of our southern staples blooming right now is the azalea. There are currently 17 species of azaleas in the US, coming in red, white, orange, and pink. All azalea species need full sun and acidic soil, as well as proper mulching to prevent the roots...
Watch Out for Termites
Happy Friday! We hope you’re staying safe out there with the weather.
A big issue we’re seeing right now is termites. Termites like humidity, rain, and wet conditions. They feed on wood and decaying organic materials, which makes them a big problem if…
How To Deal With Mosquito Bites
Now that the weather is warm again, mosquitos are out and about. We recommend regular mosquito treatments around the property to keep their populations under control and take care of any standing water near the house. Mosquitoes need water to…
Glow Up Your Yard With Landscape Lighting
Looking for outdoor lights to illuminate your home? Landscape lighting can provide extra safety and security with fewer places in shadow. It can also light up the pathway to your door, so your guests can feel welcome even after sunset.
Our landscape lights show off your home and garden’s best features, bringing your…
Time to Trim Camellias
Happy Tuesday! If you haven’t trimmed your camellias yet, you’ll want to soon.
Camellias are evergreen shrubs native to Japan and brought to the USA in the 18th century. They’ve since become a staple in Southern gardens and are known for their beautiful winter blooms. Camellias prefer…
Grass is Coming Out of Dormancy
Happy Thursday! Grass is waking up and should be completely out of dormancy soon. You might notice patchy areas of green and brown as it does, and this is completely normal for its life cycle. If your grass is taking longer to green up than others, don’t panic…
Termites Are Swarming
Warm, humid months are here in Louisiana… which means increased termite activity. Termites are insects that feed on wood and decaying organic material… including parts of houses.
Every year, termites cause…
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