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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There is one gardening task that I absolute dread thinking about doing during the summer: mulching. It’s hot, humid & sunny; applying mulch in July or August is almost unbearable! To avoid having to do it in the summer, do it in the next month or two, and then reapply in the fall. If you’re
Every year customers come to our stores looking for the tree that fits their needs best. Large ornaments and jumpy pets may change what you are in the market for compared to a smaller ornaments and wraps. Whether you are looking for fresh cut, flocked, or reusable trees, Louisiana Nursery has got you covered. Our
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One of the plants you’ve probably seen most often the past couple months are snapdragons! Aside from being an aesthetic winner for most every garden style, snapdragons have quite a few unique characteristics, and I highly recommend trying them out the next growing season. Snapdragons – the common name of many plants of the genus
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The past two years we have seen an explosion in the amount of people learning to garden. The hardest part of any project is starting it, so I put a list together of some basic guidelines to help any novice or beginner gardener prepare themselves as best as possible. Prep Your Yard Prepping your yard
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The information superhighway – or what we call the internet today – connects half the world’s population through a seemingly invisible web of devices and servers. It’s given us the opportunity to interact with societies and individuals we otherwise would never have met and provides access to vital information. So, could a platform as complex
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Petra Crotons are the signature fall shrub at Louisiana Nursery for their vibrant colors and low maintenance. Native to south-east Asia, Crotons prefer a stable temperature of around 85-90 degrees with 6-8 hours of sunlight. The amount of sunlight can vary between growers depending on the methodology: growers who introduce more light will produce crotons
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Hurricanes are nothing new to Louisiana residents but that doesn’t make the cleanup any less difficult. Driving around Baton Rouge and Ascension the past two weeks showed first-hand that – if I should write about anything – saving / repairing your plants and trees from storm damage tops the list. I’m sure a few of
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Late-Blooming Favorites: Camellia Japonica In the Fall & Winter, Camellia Sasanquas offer an absolutely flushed display of flowers, seemingly unparalleled when at their peak. Think of how full of pink or white the two ever-popular shi-shi vareities are: now these impressive bloomers are starting to hit their downswing. All the while, the other half of
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Limelight Prime Hydrangeas captivate gardeners with their large, color-changing blooms and versatile charm. Suitable for experienced gardeners and newcomers, these shrubs bring structure, elegance, and seasonal interest to any landscape. Understanding their growth habits, planting preferences, and maintenance needs helps ensure they thrive year after year. From Summer Green to Autumn Pink: A Seasonal Showcase These
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