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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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