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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!...
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...
Benefits of Mowing Your Lawn
The health of your grass is based on many factors, including watering, fertilization, drainage, and herbicides. Mowing your lawn is also incredibly important when it comes to its health. Mowing properly allows the strongest blades to grow back after the mow, while the...
Benefits of Pine Straw
Happy Friday! We get asked a lot about mulch vs pine straw and which is better to use in flower beds. We install and offer both, and they both have pros and cons depending on what you’re looking for. Here are a few benefits of using pine straw and some color options!...
Plant of the Week: Coral honeysuckle
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.
How to get rid of weeds in your lawn
As soon as we have consistently warmer weather, lawns are going to green up. One of the questions we get asked all the time is how to prevent weeds and achieve a healthy yard.
Should You Use Mulch or Pine Straw?
With spring on its way, you might be asking yourself if you should use mulch or pine straw in your landscaping or garden. Overall, the prices are about the same with mulch and pine straw, and they tend to last the same amount of time. Go with the color and look that suits your garden or flower beds. If you have any questions, leave them below. We’re always happy to help out in any way we can.
Why We Don’t Recommend Landscape Fabric
Many of you have heard of landscape fabric or weed fabric, but we wanted to tell you why we DON’T use it at our business.
Plant of the Week: Jane Magnolia
Our plant of the week is the Jane Japanese magnolia, which was a Louisiana Super plant last year. Right now is the perfect time to plant them, and they’re going to bloom through spring, giving you a lovely pop of color for your garden. Not only are they beautiful to look at, the pink/purple flowers have a sweet, fragrant smell.
What’s in your soil? One secret to a healthy lawn
Soil samples can be a great way to check out the health of your lawn. If you’re having issues growing strong, healthy grass, it could be a number of factors: disease, poor fertilization, incorrect watering, and insects are just a few. Taking a soil sample and sending it to a soil lab
How Outdoor Drainage Works
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29GeyG-9r6A David went out in the rain to show the drains he has in his yard and how they work. During flash flooding like this, there will be some standing water while the drain catches up to the amount of rain we're getting. Also as...