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...

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...
What is a Project? pt1

What is a Project? pt1

Did you know that we also do large projects such as installing sod, irrigation, drainage, and new flower beds? Ashley is here to give us an overview on our projects department at Matthews and the type of work they do. Stay tuned to see the finished job! Transform Your...
Lamb’s-Ear: A Great Ground Cover

Lamb’s-Ear: A Great Ground Cover

Rachel is here with our Plant of the Week: Stachys byzantina, also known as Lamb’s-ear. It’s primarily known for its layers of silvery-green, velvety leaves. Lamb’s-ear is a perennial ground cover that produces lovely purple-pink flowers in late...
The Buzz Around Clustered Mountain Mint

The Buzz Around Clustered Mountain Mint

Plant of the Week: Clustered Mountain Mint – A Pollinator-Friendly Native for Shreveport Landscapes Rachel is here to highlight this week’s featured plant: Clustered Mountain Mint – a native plant that thrives right here in the Shreveport-Bossier area. This hardy mint...
Hyped About Matthews?

Hyped About Matthews?

Here’s some of what we’ve been up to lately. Come get hyped with us! Transform Your Outdoors with Matthews Landscape ServicesShreveport & Bossier City’s Trusted Landscape Experts When it comes to curb appeal, your landscape speaks volumes. At Matthews...