Louisiana summers bring the heat and humidity that’s almost too much to handle. We’ll be going over some basic care tips for these beautiful flowering plants, as well as some lesser-known alternatives for those a little bored with the usual Tropicals. Hibiscus plants come in many shapes, colors, and aesthetics. The classic red, white, pink, […]
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Carnivorous plants were some of the quickest sellers in our foliage houses last year. With most everyone’s mental association to carnivorous plants being the ubiquitous Venus flytrap, it’s worth drawing attention to lesser-known varieties that are just as beautifully outlandish as any plant you’ve come across before. Pitcher plants “hunt” in a much different way
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On every blank canvas, an artist must make a crucial decision on exactly how to utilize every inch of space in the most effective way possible. Choosing the right shades of color – both as individual pieces and as combinations of the whole – is a very deliberate choice that most of us understand. This
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Growing an herb garden, in the past few years has really changed the way I think about cooking. Although it’s always easy to stop somewhere on the way home, having so many fresh ingredients I can add myself motivates me to save money and experiment at home instead. Herbs are also a lot easier to
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Some gardening tasks need to be done within a specific time frame. For example: pruning roses (early February), fertilizing azaleas (after blooming), planting foxglove (in the fall). Something else you should consider doing right now (in the spring) is treating any of your scale infested plants with an oil-based spray. The hot summer sun, humid
Hydrangeas are a premier flowering shrub in South Louisiana gardens and the world over. Large, rounded mopheads are the most recognizable, but reblooming and full-sun varieties have redefined hydrangeas for a new generation of gardens. Different Types of Hydrangeas For the first two categories, we’re looking at the differences within the Hydrangea macrophylla species. Specifically,
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Do daytime temperatures have you excited about spring plantings? Have you already started to redo your landscape, or are you waiting another few weeks? If you’ve got the itch to get started, but you’re going to hold off just a little longer, turn your attention to the inside of your home. Now is a great
Louisiana Nursery locations are receiving fruits and vegetables as we head into spring, so now is a great time to discuss the benefits of home-grown produce! Speaking from my own experience, a family member with a small garden of cucumbers and tomatoes is what really piqued my interest about growing. I remember a school project
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Just want the highlights? See the ‘Tomatoes & Vegetables’ tab on our FAQ page Tomatoes can be a challenging plant to care for, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience. There are numerous sizes, consistencies, tastes, tolerances, and disease resistances among the many varieties of tomatoes. All Louisiana Nursery offerings are built for
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Gerbera ‘Garspice’ Gerber daisies make just about everyone smiles. With Garvineas, each individual plant is reported to produce almost one hundred flowers from spring to frost! That’s a long season of smiles. With the right care and placement, these plants can provide blooms for most of our warm year! Characteristics: Dimensions: 12-19” x 12-15” Growth
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