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Don’t Trim Azaleas
You may be wondering what you can do in your garden during early fall. There are many things you can do- prepping your beds for fall color, fertilizing your grass, etc. But one thing you don’t want to do is trim azaleas right now…
Lawn Fungus: Prevention Is Key
We’ve had a few cooler mornings lately, with temperatures in the 80s during the afternoon. We’ve also had a good deal of rain. These are peak conditions for lawn fungus to develop if you aren’t properly taking care of your yard. Do you know how to prevent lawn fungus?
Mandatory Backflow Prevention Inspections
PSA: The state of Louisiana requires backflow prevention devices to be inspected once a year by a licensed professional. If you have a sprinkler system, you may have noticed this device attached to your system…
How to Get Rid of Lawn Stickers
During spring and summer, we get asked a lot how to get rid of those horrible stickers in your lawn that get stuck in the bottom of your heel. Burweed is a winter weed that flowers in spring and drops its spiky seeds all over your yard.
Beware of Weeds, Consider Pre-Emergents
Pre-emergent herbicides prevent weeds in flower beds and lawns. These applications interrupt the seed’s development process and help prevent them from breaching the soil. Timing is KEY with…
Should I Use Mulch or Pine Straw?
One question we get sometimes is whether you should use mulch or pine straw for your landscape beds. Both mulch and pine straw protect your roots from heat, drought, and cold, as well as prevent weeds…
Summer Lawn Tips: Deep vs Shallow Watering
It’s still hot and dry out, which means it’s time for more summer watering tips. We want to stress the importance of deep watering instead of shallow watering when it comes to your lawn.
Common Sprinkler System Issues
It’s been dry and hot out there for a while, which means making sure your sprinkler system is working right is more important than ever. Sometimes, sprinkler heads have trouble popping up over the grass blades.
Plant Issues: Bagworms
You may have noticed small, strange pine cones on trees or shrubs in the past. These are actually bagworms, a type of insect that feeds on coniferous trees, deciduous trees, and perennial flowers. They’re often found on cedar and juniper trees.
Shreveport Sends Notice About Backflow Inspections
We offer backflow inspections and will send the proper paperwork to the State for a $150 flat fee. The city of Shreveport is sending out notices about backflow inspections. The State of Louisiana requires that backflow preventer devices are inspected once a year by a...
August Landscape Tips
Late summer is typically a time to stay indoors and enjoy the air conditioning. It’s too hot to plant most plants, so you may be wondering what you can do in your garden. Here are a few gardening tips for August.
Start Planning For Fall Gardens
It’s still extremely hot outside, but it’s not too early to start planning your fall landscape.
Great Summer Lawns Aren’t Impossible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEjzdMpasuA Is your lawn struggling right now? There are a number of factors that can stress your grass out, but the most common issue right now is improper watering. Do you know for sure your lawn is getting 1 inch of water per week?...
Summer Lawn Care: Deep vs Shallow Watering
We currently have a heat index of 106 degrees. This means you have got to make sure you’re watering correctly if you want healthy grass. There’s a common misconception that cranking up your sprinkler system and watering every day will help when it’s this hot. However, that is not the case.
2024 Outdoor Games
Welcome back to the 2024 Outdoor Games! We’re checking in on the lawn care finals. The competition was fierce, but it looks like Matthews is unstoppable once again! You won’t find any silver or bronze medals here—our team always takes gold.
Outdoor Drainage: Get Rid of Standing Water
As we get closer to fall, it’s important to make sure your lawn isn’t holding excess water after it rains. Standing water in your yard can lead to lawn fungus, water loving weeds, erosion, or foundation damage if it’s close to the home. Lawn fungus is especially bad in fall and spring. Thankfully, an outdoor drainage system can help. Outdoor drains collect excess water, carrying it to the street and away from your yard.
Time to Trim Knockout and Drift Roses
The first day of August is tomorrow, which means it’s time to trim knockout and drift roses. These roses grow tall, leaving the bottom of the plant in shade…
Weed Identification: Marsh Parsley
Marsh parsley is one of our less talked about summer weeds. Cyclospermum leptophyllum, also known as marsh parsley, is an invasive summer weed and a member of the carrot family. It grows in moist areas, usually near standing water. It can be identified by its finely...
