Plant Spotlights

The past week I’ve spent an outsized amount of time working and assisting customers inside the foliage department. This is where we house all the indoor or “full shade” plants. Coming from working with tropical plants, outdoor shrubs, and evergreen trees to this was a dramatic change in mindset. There isn’t a ton of flowering, […]

Growing Azaleas in Louisiana Azaleas are a popular flowering shrub in Louisiana, and for good reason. With their vibrant blooms and low maintenance, they add a pop of color to any residential or commercial space. If you’re looking to grow azaleas in Louisiana, here are some tips to help you get started. First and foremost,

It’s no secret that garden centers across the country are seeing a serious shift in what plants people are looking to buy. Less adults’ own homes with traditional yard-space than any point in recent history. This leaves would-be gardeners with less options, and we’re seeing them turn to indoor plants at as a result. This

Begonias are one of the most popular plants around the world with over 2000 different species under the Begonia genus. You’ll mostly find the wax-leaf variety down here in Louisiana, but there are still lots of choices to make about the color and tolerances you’d prefer in your begonia. Some wax leaf varieties can grow

With so many different types of plants under the Hibiscus label, it can often be a headache to find the perfect variety for your plant-bed or pot. Louisiana Nursery sells varieties that are proven to be tolerant of our afternoon heat, as well as hibiscus fertilizer that can be applied in late spring and during

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,

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,

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