Plants for Summer: Moss Rose

Plants for Summer: Moss Rose

Looking for a flower that thrives in hot, dry weather? Rachel is here to talk to us about our plant of the week, Portulaca, also known as Mexican rose or Moss rose. Despite its name, it’s not related to roses at all, and is instead a semi-succulent plant similar to...
Pests and Mowing

Pests and Mowing

One reason to mow your lawn once a week during the growing season is to prevent pests. If you go without mowing for a few weeks and then cut it, you’ll end up with a layer of grass clippings on top (called thatch). Thatch buildup can trap moisture under it and...
Sprinkler System Assessments

Sprinkler System Assessments

Sprinkler systems can be complicated, especially when something isn’t working properly. One of the services we offer is a sprinkler system assessment for a $100 flat fee. During an assessment, our technician runs your entire system, identifies any issues with...
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...

Giant Coneflower: A Native Perennial

This week our plant of the week is Rudbeckia maxima, also known as Great coneflower, Giant coneflower, or Cabbage-leaf coneflower. This tall, native plant is perennial in our area and attracts butterflies, and other local pollinators. The fatty seeds inside the flower...