5 Plants You Must Prune Now for Better Flowering and Healthier Growth in Spring

Pruning in winter is like giving your plants a fresh start. It clears out the old and makes room for vibrant, healthy growth when spring arrives. If you live in South Louisiana, there are specic plants that thrive when pruned during the cooler months....

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Bringing Year-Round Color to Your Garden: A Guide to Summer and Winter Annuals & Hardy Perennials

Annual flowers are divided into two groups: summer annuals and winter annuals.   Summer Annuals - Grown from April through September. Examples are Begonias, Marigolds, and Impatiens.   Winter Annuals - Grown from October through...

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Tree Types and Care Essentials for a Thriving Landscape: Container vs. Balled & Bur Lapped Trees

There are two distinctly different types of trees used at Acadiana Landscape Materials: Container Trees and Balled & Bur lapped (B&B) Trees.   Container Trees Most commonly under 2” in calipers. They are grown in a plastic...

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Choosing the Right Lawn Establishment Method: Sodding vs. Hydroseeding with Acadiana Landscape

Acadiana Landscape offers two methods of lawn establishment: 1. Sodding 2. Hydroseeding   Each method can be equally successful, but the biggest difference in the methods is the time it takes to establish the lawn.   Sodding Known...

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Recommended Seasonal Water Programs for Established Landscapes

Water times should be restricted to early morning hours, 1:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. Water pressure is better, wind is less, evaporation is lower, and the wet conditions are more tolerable for plant materials. Avoid any watering more than two hours...

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Choosing the Right Sprinkler System: Manual vs. Automatic and Essential Components for Efficient Irrigation

There are two types of sprinkler systems: Manually Operated: Refers to a sprinkler system that must be turned on by hand. Most commonly, this will require turning a ball valve to the “on” position. We locate manual ball valves next to...

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Complete Lawn & Landscape Management Program Compilation of Services

Basic Services Mowing: Before mowing, all turf areas will be cleared of trash, tree limbs, or obstructions. Turf will be mowed evenly at a height suitable for the species and specific site needs. Areas unreachable with a lawnmower will be trimmed to...

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Fall Watering Tips for Lafayette, Louisiana: Keep Your Lawn and Garden Thriving

As fall arrives in Lafayette, Louisiana, temperatures begin to cool down, and we see a shift in rainfall patterns. While the fall season may bring some relief from the intense summer heat, your lawn and garden still need consistent care to thrive...

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