Herb Gardening
July 07, 2017
Herbs have always been one of the gateway plants of gardening. You start with a small basil plant, next thing you know, you are the neighborhood herbalist and...
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'Merica
July 06, 2017
I have been blessed to have led a life that has given me unique opportunities. Traveling as much as I did as a kid, I have experienced the world outside of the...
Gardening Tip: Terrarium Gardens
July 05, 2017
Creating a terrarium for your office or home space is easy. Just think of it as one of your miniature gardens, except enclosed in a jar or a glass bowl. To...
Patriotic Combo Pots
June 30, 2017
As July 4th approaches, many of us will have friends and family over to celebrate the holiday. If you have some early spring pots that are in need some...
Weather
June 26, 2017
I have always been in touch with the weather. I guess I can trace it back to my parents. My dad grew up on a farm - you had to know what was going on, crops...
Fungus - Prime Conditions
June 23, 2017
They wait till the conditions are prime - then they attack! Prime Conditions? One can define the right conditions in which fungus and diseases thrive as our...
Gardening Tip: Succulents
June 20, 2017
Summer is in full swing and the oppressive heat and humidity here in South Louisiana is taking its toll on our gardens. While flowers are struggling there is...
Gardening Spaces
June 17, 2017
If anyone had a chance this past weekend to enjoy Sunday morning... At least till about 9:30am when the gulf moisture moved in... It was awesome! There was a...
Louisiana
June 12, 2017
I was not born in this state. Which is a funny thing with a last name like Quebedeaux. My parents are from here and lived the majority of their lives here, so...
Early Summer Time To-Do List
June 11, 2017
St. Augustine/Bermuda Lawns: Apply Lawn Food plus Iron by Fertilome for continued nutrition for these two heavy feeding turf grasses. Make sure it has been at...
Gardening Tip: Shade Gardening
June 04, 2017
Shade is a lovely place to be during the hot Louisiana summers. Funny thing is, gardeners often struggle the most with these areas in their landscapes. With...
Summer Time
June 02, 2017
Well the unofficial start of summer was this past weekend... I was chillin' on a beach welcoming the start of summer! It was a 65 degrees and the water was...
Plant of the Week: Chinese Pink Indigo
June 02, 2017
Indigo is one of my favorite selections for shade gardens. Wispy and whimsical, boasting delicate texture and dainty pink flowers each Summer, Chinese Indigo...
What Is Sooty Mold and How Do I Get Rid of It?
June 01, 2017
Sooty mold sounds like a problem that might afflict a fireplace, furnace or chimney, but it is actually a common fungus on trees, shrubs and flowers. This...
Plant of the Week: Agapanthus - Lily of the Nile
May 22, 2017
Agapanthus, also known as Lily of the Nile, make beautiful late spring bloomers in the landscape. Their blooms, large spheres of blue or white, are their...
STOP Sooty Mold before it STARTS!
May 19, 2017
Time and time again, I have people come in talking about a fungus attackingtheir plants. When asked to describe it, they say it is black and it is coating all...
Gardening Tip: Summer Annuals
May 14, 2017
May is the last full month of spring and the transition to summer. It is also when your cool season annuals like, pansies, petunias, snapdragons and others...
Plant of the Week: Drift Roses
May 13, 2017
Drift roses are prolific summertime bloomers. They come in an array of colors and are tough, resilient plants. Their ease of care gives even a brownthumbed...
Gardening - My Retreat
May 12, 2017
There are many reasons why people garden. I enjoy the time spent outdoors, I enjoy the activity of creating a beautiful garden or space. I love impressing my...
Gardening Tip - Hydrangeas: Blue.. Pink.. It is Your Choice!
May 08, 2017
Hydrangeas are a southern staple! Large mop head blooms of blue or pink flowers hiding out in the afternoon shade during the hot Louisiana summers makes me...
Plant of The Week: Twilight Heavenly Bamboo
May 07, 2017
This new variegated Nandina was discovered as a mutation of 'Gulf Stream' Dwarf Nandina. Nandinas in general are versatile plants but this cultivar goes above...
Let's Talk About Dirt!
April 28, 2017
I love dirt! It sounds like a strange thing to get excited about, but to me, there is almost nothing better than sinking my hands into some beautiful, dark,...
Plant of The Week: Little Gem Magnolia Tree
April 28, 2017
Magnolias are one of the most popular trees planted in the South. Their lemon-scented blossoms remind us yearly just how special spring is here. Magnolias...
Plant of the Week: Tropical Hibiscus
April 23, 2017
Tropical hibiscus are one of the most exciting plants every spring for me. The array of brilliant blooms in a wide spectrum of colors makes it feel like spring...
Blooming Tropicals - Summer Color that does not quit!
April 21, 2017
I consider myself a local kid... Went to school here from 2nd grade all the way through college. Before that I lived in a desert, and after that for a time, I...