by Ruby Shore Admin | Jun 9, 2025 | Landscape
A Colorful, Low-Maintenance Shrub for Louisiana Landscapes If you’re searching for a vibrant, easy-to-care-for plant to enhance your landscape, look no further than the Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinensis). Known for its rich purple foliage and bright, fringe-like...
by Ruby Shore Admin | Jun 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Hello June! Our plant of the week this week is the hydrangea, one of our staples in Louisiana. Most bigleaf hydrangeas are sensitive to the PH of the soil, and will change the color of their petals depending on the acidity. For blue petals, the soil needs to be acidic...
by Ruby Shore Admin | May 30, 2025 | Landscape
For this week’s Tailgate Time with Myles, he’s here to tell us about different kinds of hydrangeas and what sets them apart. He also has some drainage tips that can help you during this stormy weather. Stay dry out...
by Ruby Shore Admin | 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 Ruby Shore Admin | 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...
