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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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyvVPRdJB_U Despite its name, it’s not related to roses at all, and is...
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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyvVPRdJB_U Despite its name, it’s not related to roses at all, and is...
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). https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jCDoSjVO-as Thatch...
Sprinkler System Assessments
Sprinkler systems can be complicated, especially when something isn't working properly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THqAzZinNxs One of the services we offer is a sprinkler system assessment for a $100 flat fee. During an assessment, our technician runs your entire...
Chinch Bugs vs Hotspots: What’s the Difference?
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 damage—and while they look similar, the solutions are very different.
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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovbce3-tE7Y This tall, native plant is perennial in our area and attracts butterflies, and other local...
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!...
Lamb’s-Ear: A Great Ground Cover
Rachel is here with our Plant of the Week: Stachys byzantina, also known as Lamb's-ear. https://youtu.be/elkmYivUVLw 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...
Summer Watering Tips
When it comes to your lawn’s sprinkler system, it’s important to make sure the water gets deep enough to reach the roots. https://youtu.be/MUyirYhfcC8 If you're watering several times a week for short periods, you may only be reaching the surface of the soil. This...
The Buzz Around Clustered Mountain Mint
Plant of the Week: Clustered Mountain Mint – A Pollinator-Friendly Native for Shreveport Landscapes https://youtu.be/V1TGXGAVjP0 Rachel is here to highlight this week’s featured plant: Clustered Mountain Mint – a native plant that thrives right here in the...
Wasp Hiding Places
Summer is here and wasps are active everywhere. One thing to keep in mind is that sometimes their nests are tucked away where you can't see them until they get disturbed. Dylan is here to tell us more! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7Gf6VTdYSKU Where Wasps Hide in...