One thing we get asked about a lot is whether you should use mulch or pine straw in your flower beds. Both of these protect your plants from heat and cold damage, prevent weeds from breaching the soil, and help retain water during the summer. Mulch comes in different...
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 (pictured). If you’re one of those people, we offer...
We have 18 days until the first day of fall! That means it’s time to start thinking about something spooky: weeds. Pre-emergent herbicides prevent weeds in flower beds and lawns. These applications interrupt the seed’s development process and help prevent...
You may have noticed these 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. What you...
It’s still extremely hot outside, but it’s not too early to start planning your fall landscape. If you can, it’s better to wait until it gets cooler to plant new trees or shrubs. Heat stress can be a problem when it comes to transplanting. If you lay...
