Matthews Landscape & Pest

The best and most reliable lawn fertilization, landscape maintenance, irrigation, and pest control company in the Shreveport/Bossier area, guaranteed.

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as well as the rest of your yard. Sometimes the sprinkler heads need an adjustment to make sure the entire yard is getting the right amount of water. #heatwave #sprinkler #lawncare #shreveport

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It's a crop circle- wait...no, it's a hot spot! You may have noticed a lot of brown or almost white patches of grass in your yard while the rest is nice and green. These are known as hot spots, patches of dry grass that form when your irrigation system isn't reaching those spots

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Driving around town, it's easy to see the effects of the heat on the grass. Everywhere you go there's dry, crunchy yards as far as the eye can see. But don't lose hope. Here's some tips that might help

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so keeping them out entirely is better.
Limit over-watering your grass, create separation of the mulch against your home's foundation, and trim trees or shrubs touching your house. #earwigs #pestcontrol #cartoon #earwig

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We've had a pretty wet summer so far! But still, as we look towards the later months and potential drought it's important to consider what pests might come from lack of water. Earwigs are one of the common bugs to move indoors while looking for water. They're pretty hard to kill-

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It's going to be a hot week.... and it's important to make sure your lawn is watered properly to avoid heat damage. A few tips: Use deep watering 2 times a week or less (not every day). Your lawn needs about 1-2 inches a week. Don't panic because of the heat and overwater!

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Hydrangeas are a very popular plant here. They're unique because of their "color-changing" qualities. For most hydrangea species, the color of the flowers depends on the pH of the soil. Planting in acidic soil will produce blue or purple flowers, and alkaline soil, pink or red.

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Consider reapplying some nitrogen in the summer to keep your lawn happy

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We're happy to help!

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Why don't we like Bradford Pear trees?? https://t.co/DC3Mc5Y5J2

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Annual color is still going in! If you haven't yet, give us a call to get on the schedule for a free estimate!

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Learn why leaving grass clippings in the street is a no-no:
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With all the rain, sometimes pests tend to make their way in looking for shelter. Listen in as Dylan explains how we combat the weather! Hope this helps and if you have any questions about pest control, let us know!

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Wondering what you should plant in a bed that's mostly shaded?

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Have a flower bed that gets full sun and you're not sure what to plant? Check out this video!

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We love hearing from out clients!

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Aggressive temperature swings and moisture has fungus out of control! https://t.co/FTptZbtUdO

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Check out our topdressing process?

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Did you know that only female mosquitoes bite? They hang out in your landscape plants and around standing water. Make sure that you treat landscape beds with insect growth regulators (IGRs) to reduce their population around your home!

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A look at take-all root rot damage: https://t.co/kXATJ5IFXM