Plant of the Week: American Holly

Plant of the Week: American Holly

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...
Sprinkler System Settings: Summer Watering Tips

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, you can have it water your flower beds a few times a...
Time to Trim Palms

Time to Trim Palms

Happy Monday! It’s summer, which means now’s the time to trim your palms if you need to. If the fronds are brown, they are not going to turn green again and should be cut off the tree. There’s no need to trim green fronds, unless they’re...
Plant of the Week: Black-Eyed Susan

Plant of the Week: Black-Eyed Susan

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...
How Does Soil PH Affect Hydrangeas?

How Does Soil PH Affect Hydrangeas?

Hydrangeas are a very popular flower, coming in ranges of blue, purple, pink, and white. Except for a few hydrangea species, the PH of the soil will determine the color of your flowers. Acidic soil (PH of 6.5 or below) will produce blue or purple flowers, while...