Gardening Tips – January 2022
(Image above: Bottlebrush blooms”) Now is the Time to Plant Trees Now is the time to plant trees for the New Orleans. November through February is best in our […]
Gardening Tips – January 2021
(Image above: Powers Court Garden, Ireland) Evergreens Evergreens provide density, green screening for gardens and green when other plants and trees may be bare during winter months. Unfortunate or fortunate […]
Gardening Tips – December 2018
Bald Cypress – Taxodium distichum Taxodium distichum is the scientific name for Bald cypress. Bald cypress is a native southeastern species. It is the Louisiana state tree since 1963 and […]
Gardening Tips – October 2018
Japanese Maple, Acer Palmatum Native to Japan and Korea, Acer palmatum or Japanese maple has been a part of Japanese history for centuries reportedly as far back to the 7th […]
Gardening Tips – July 2018
Crape Myrtle – Lagerstroemia indica Crape myrtles are among the most striking plants for our area. Often times referred to as the “Lilac of the South.” Showy summer flowers, attractive […]
Gardening Tips – December 2017
Which Real Christmas Tree To Get? There are three types of live Christmas trees that are primarily sold in the New Orleans area: Noble Fir, Douglas Fir and Fraser Fir. […]
January 2016 – Gardening Tips
Sweet Olive, Tea Olive, Fragrant Olive Osmanthus fragrans, commonly known as Sweet Olive, Tea Olive or Fragrant Olive is an evergreen native to China. This plant was cultivated for home […]
Gardening Tips – March 2013
Spring Weeds Clematis It is very important to focus on weed control this time of year around shrubs and in flower beds. Cool-season weeds are in active growth as the […]
Gardening Tips – February 2013
Grasses for all seasons February Checklist 1. Most spring flowering bulbs should have already been planted by now. 2. Remove old flowers from your cool-season bedding plants to extend blooming […]
Gardening Tips – October 2012
Chrysanthemums Cool-Season Flowers Begin to plant cool season flowers this month such as petunias, chrysanthemums, pansies, viola, dianthus, snapdragon, alyssum, sweet peas, calendulas, forget-me-not, lobelia, cyclamen, primrose, nicotiana, ornamental cabbage […]