Knowledge Base
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Outdoor Drain vs Floodwater
Watch how fast this outdoor drain deals with floodwater. A flooded yard can cause problems in the future, such as lawn fungus, water-loving weeds, and grass-eating bugs.
Yellow Patches In Bermuda Grass
What’s going on with this bermuda grass? When you don’t mow your bermuda weekly, it will grow higher than recommended between mows. If you allow it to grow higher than 3 inches…
Root Rot vs Brown Patch Lawn Fungus
Right now, it’s important to know the signs of lawn fungus and how to identify it. There are two main types of fungus causing issues here: take-all root rot and brown patch.
Why Do We Mulch?
Summer is a great time to talk about the importance of mulch (and pine straw). It’s common in almost every flower bed… but what are the benefits of mulch?
What’s Hiding In Your Outdoor Drains?
Sometimes outdoor drains get clogged by dirt and debris. other times… we find a surprise. This drain was filled with tree roots! This client should have much better drainage after we finish clearing all this out 🪠
If you need your drains cleaned, give us a call at 318-286-0967 for a fast and free estimate.
Plant of the Week: American Holly
Our plant of the week this week is Ilex opaca, also known as the American holly or the Christmas holly. The American holly is a broadleaf evergreen native to our area, as well as most of the United States. These hollies are large, growing up to 35 feet tall and 10 feet wide. They’re known for their bright red berries and spiky green leaves, which…
What Is Dallisgrass, and How Do I Treat It?
One of the most stressful lawn weeds to deal with is dallisgrass. You can identify this weed by its circular, uneven clumps and long stems that grow up and out. If you walk over it, it can feel firmer compared to your turfgrass. It also has tiny black dots on the seed heads, like in the second photo.
Dallisgrass can spread quickly to the rest of your grass or your neighbor’s yards by…
Look Out For Lawn Pests
It’s a good time to talk about lawn destroyer bugs and what to look for. Army worms and chinch bugs are prevalent right now, while it’s hot.
Army worms are tiny worms you might see crawling around your lawn or around it on the sidewalk/driveway. These worms…
What Are the Benefits of Core Aeration?
Do you know the benefits of core aeration? Aeration can help your yard by breaking up the soil, which reduces compaction and promotes better flow of air, water, and other nutrients. It also helps with water absorption, allowing water to soak deeper into the soil, which promotes deeper and healthier…
Why Are Bugs More Active After it Rains?
We had a lot of rain yesterday, which means you might notice increased bug activity. Why are bugs more active after it rains?
Some bug species mate in the rain, like termites and ants, because there are…
Ways to Know If You Have Lawn Compaction
Do you know if your soil is compacted? Here’s one easy way to tell. Take a screwdriver and try to poke it into your soil. It should be fairly easy to do so. If it’s hard to push it in, and you’re having a lot of resistance, it can be from…
Sprinkler System Settings: Summer Watering Tips
One sprinkler system setting we want to tell you about is the “Program A, B, or C” feature. Using this, you can have your system run different programs for your flower beds and your grass. That way…
Summer Watering Tips: How Long Do I Water My Yard?
How long do I water my yard in the summer? Your yard needs 1 inch of water per week, preferably broken into 2 watering sessions. Put some kind of measuring device in each of your zones (a rain gauge, collection cups, etc.), then time how long it takes to fill up 1/2 inch of water. That’s how long you should water per session.
Meet Sara
We also have employees not named Ashley. Meet Sara, another one of our account managers! Her areas include: Shreveport (except South Shreveport), South Bossier, Belcher, Coushatta, Elm Grove, Greenwood, Bethany, and Keithville. If you live in…
Meet Our Account Managers: The Ashleys
You may have seen our many reviews mentioning the name Ashley… but did you know that we have two Ashleys? We also have two Katies and a Kate… it’s not confusing at all 😂
Wasps Hiding Around Your Home?
Right now, wasps are very active and aggressive in this heat. If you’re seeing a lot of wasps outside your house, there may be a nest nearby that you can’t see. Sometimes, they’ll find a way inside your fascia boards or other hideaways, allowing them to…
Just Say No To Termites
Worried about termites on your property? We recommend yearly termite inspections to protect your home. Our inspections are fast and free, with no hassle to our customers. If we do see termite activity, we use bait stations to lure any termites in the area. Once they...
When Should I Water My Lawn?
Good morning and happy Wednesday!
Did you know? The best time to water your lawn is before the sun rises. The earlier, the better. The reason for this is that you want to run it before everyone starts taking showers in the morning, which lowers the water pressure.
Watering during the day wastes water, as some of the water evaporates before it gets to the roots. Another reason is because…
