by Megan | May 29, 2025 | Landscape
Many people love vinca and zinnias this time of year, but our rainy springs make it hard for them to thrive. When it rains as much as it has recently, without time between rains for them to dry out, plants can get root rot. Vincas and zinnias are particularly prone to...
by Megan | May 27, 2025 | Landscape
Our plant of the week this week is Texas sage, also known as barometer bush. This is because it seems to bloom after a rainstorm or an increase in humidity. This sage does well in zones 8-10 and grows up to 8 feet tall and 6 ft wide. Its grayish-green leaves make it a...
by Megan | Apr 17, 2025 | Landscape
Our plant of the week this week is the Japanese maple. There are many different types, but most people know the bright red variety. The leaves also come in shades of lime green and maroon. Depending on the cultivar, you can get them as tall as 20 feet tall or as small...
by Megan | Apr 16, 2025 | Landscape
Spring is when everyone plants new flowers, and prepping your beds properly is very important! The soil you use should be fine, potting soil, preferably with sand in it to help with drainage. Our springs are usually wet and humid, and flowers sitting in wet soil can...
by Megan | Mar 28, 2025 | Landscape
Our plant of the week is Coral honeysuckle (aka Trumpet honeysuckle). This is a climbing vine native to Louisiana, as well as most of the Eastern USA. These are low maintenance, bloom from March-November, and are a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies. They can be...
