A Louisiana Gardener’s Guide to Protecting Plants from Chilly Nights and Warm Days A Louisiana Gardener’s Guide to Protecting Plants from Chilly Nights and Warm Days Unless you were living under a cool rock this summer (we wouldn’t blame you!), you know that Louisiana faced weeks of extreme heat, as well as drought conditions that […]
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Philodendron Royalty: Philodendron erubescens Philodendrons, with their striking leaves and tropical vibes, have gained immense popularity as houseplants. Among the many varieties of philodendron, two rare gems stand out – the “Pink Princess” and the “White Knight”. Both plants are prized by collectors and enthusiasts for their unique colors and patterns. Let’s dive deeper into
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Ladies Nite Out: A Cherished Tradition at Louisiana Nursery For over a decade, Louisiana Nursery: Home & Garden Showplace has been the proud host of a unique event known as Ladies Nite Out. This annual affair, spanning three nights at each of the Nursery’s locations, has grown to become a staple in our community’s calendar.
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Halloween Pumpkin Planters: The Favorite Halloween Tradition With A Gardener’s Twist Independent garden centers like Louisiana Nursery are some of the best places to find a wide variety of pumpkins, gourds, and other fall seasonal items at great prices! For Halloween pumpkins specifically, we’ve got a huge range of colors and sizes to choose from
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Fall is for Planting: Color! Fall is a unique time at a garden center, especially in Louisiana. We’re just getting through a summer of extreme temperatures, receiving tons of fall stock products, and we’ll be in the middle of the Christmas and holiday season before you know it! This fast-paced environment with quick product turnover
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Winterizer & Winterizer II with Weed Preventer What Is Winterizer? Winterizer by Fertilome is an important part of any lawncare program. While your typical fertilizers are busy enhancing the vibrancy and size of blooms, or increasing the rate of green growth, a winterizer product is focused on the health and recovery process of your plants.
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The Composters of Our World Molds, fungus, disease; whatever you want to call it, the composters of our world have a knack for causing serious problems in the garden. There’s no shortage of fungicide products we could recommend without question, but it’s in your best interest to understand these organisms and the proper treatments holistically.
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The “Up & Coming” Camellia Sasanqua! We all know and love the classic ‘Shi Shi Gashira’ for it’s slow-growth, evergreen foliage, and relatively low maintenance. For the longest time, I’ve had gardeners asking me for something similar but with different color blooms. The Shi Shi Gashiras have such a unique growth habit that it’s been
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Prepping & Planting Fall Edibles Louisiana Nursery is getting stocked up on all your fall favorites, so now is the time to plan, prep, and get planting! Temperatures are still a bit higher than we’d like, but there’s only so many days in the cool season. Waiting too long could mean winter stopping your garden
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What is Heat Stress? Having worked at Louisiana Nursery for many years now – both out on the lot and inside the office – I’ve seen my fair-share of heat-stressed plants. Even with sprinklers in the morning and multiple hand-waterings a day, some plants still end up dropping their leaves. In 2023, all the negative
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