Video of laying mulch around tree 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? Weeds: It helps prevent weeds by blocking sunlight from getting to weeds...
Happy Wednesday! 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...
Are you looking for a low maintenance, pop of color to add to your landscape? Our plant of the week this week is Rudbeckia hirta, commonly known as Black-Eyed Susan. This is a perennial plant, native to Northwest Louisiana, and characterized by its vibrant yellow...
It’s heating up outside as we move towards July. A beautiful, resilient lawn is created by healthy watering practices (1 inch of water per week), proper drainage, mowing to the correct height for your grass type, and regular fertilization and weed control....
Are you aware of these common landscape pests? It’s good to know what you’re looking at when something goes wrong with your plants. Sometimes damage is caused by disease, incorrect watering or amount of sun. Insects that feed on your plants are also a...
