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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…
Should I Start Running My Sprinkler System?
We’re starting to see proper spring temperatures already, and grass is inching its way out of dormancy. You might be wondering if you should start turning your irrigation systems on, and how much you should be watering.
Your lawn needs…
Transformation Tuesday
Today we have a Transformation Tuesday! Big or small, we’re happy to bring your landscape to life. We trim shrubs, remove dead plants, install mulch or pine straw, add new plants, and more.
What Should I Do About Mosquito Hawks?
Happy Monday! As the weather warms up, you may start seeing these crane flies flying around outside, and maybe in your home if they manage to get in. They’re commonly known as mosquito hawks, because it’s widely thought that they eat mosquitos, although this isn’t true. These flies only live for about a week, only long enough to lay eggs. They’re an important…
March Showers Bring Wet Lawns
Happy Friday! We’re going to have a rainy week to start off the month. Late winter and early spring tend to be our wettest times of the year here. Now that the weather is also getting warmer, it’s important to make sure your yard isn’t flooding. Moisture and warm temperatures can attract lawn fungus and pests…
Spring is Just 19 Days Away!
The first day of spring is just 19 days away! If you’ve got plans for a beautiful spring landscape, we’re here to help. Maybe you’re looking for new flowers for a fresh look, or just want to spruce up your existing plants.
We trim shrubs and trees, remove dead material, pull weeds, and spray plants to prevent bugs. Our services are customizable…
Matthews Landscape & Pest
475 Idema Street, Shreveport, LA 71105
318-286-0967
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