Hotspots Are an Issue

Hotspots Are an Issue

Hot spots are an issue we’ve been seeing lately with how hot it’s been in our area. If you’re noticing patches of dry, brown spots on your lawn, it could be a hot spot. These are caused by heat from the road/sidewalk, uneven watering, sprinkler heads...
Chinch Bugs vs Hotspots: What’s the Difference?

Chinch Bugs vs Hotspots: What’s the Difference?

Is Your Lawn Turning Brown? It Could Be Hotspots or Chinch Bugs.If you’re noticing brown patches in your lawn this summer, you’re not alone. At Matthews Landscape, we’re seeing lawns across Northwest Louisiana struggling with hotspots and chinch bug...
Know the Signs of Lawn Fungus

Know the Signs of Lawn Fungus

Happy Wednesday! It’s supposed to rain in the coming days, which means it’s a good time to think about lawn fungus. Fungus loves moisture and humidity, so you can prevent fungus by not over-watering your lawn. Your grass needs 1 inch of water per week,...
Weed Identification: Carolina geranium

Weed Identification: Carolina geranium

Have you seen this weed in your lawn? This is Carolina geranium, a winter weed that’s native to our region. Each of its leaves has 5 main segments, and it develops white or pink flowers when it blooms. Carolina geranium can survive in conditions that would kill...
How to get rid of weeds in your lawn

How to get rid of weeds in your lawn

As soon as we have consistently warmer weather, lawns are going to green up. One of the questions we get asked all the time is how to get rid of weeds/prevent them and achieve a healthy yard. The best way to avoid having weeds is by using pre-emergents. Pre-emergent...