Dealing With Stickers

Dealing With Stickers

Happy Friday! In late spring and early summer, one of the most common concerns that drives people to seek our services are stickers, aka burweed. We all know them and have gotten them stuck in our feet at least once while walking in our summer lawns. What most people...
Irrigation Calibration

Irrigation Calibration

Our Irrigation Manager David is here to explain how to calculate how long to run your sprinklers for 1 inch of water per week. We call this an irrigation calibration. During a calibration, our tech sets up measuring cups throughout the lawn, and then runs the...
Sprinkler Head Coverage

Sprinkler Head Coverage

Hey ya’ll, it’s still important to water your yard right now. Our Irrigation Manager David is here to explain how to make sure your heads are delivering the same amount of water...
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,...