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July Garden Tips
July garden tips Watch for chinch bug damage in lawns. Symptoms are irregular patches of dead grass surrounded by yellowing grass. Treat...
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Akin's
- Jul 2
- 1 min
When to Prune Hydrangeas
August 1st is the unofficial "last day to prune" mophead and lacecap hydrangeas. These "big leaf" varieties bloom on old wood and begin...
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Akin's
- Feb 2
- 2 min
February Garden Tips
Apply Dimension pre-emergent herbicide to lawns and flower beds to stop weeds before they sprout. This must be done before soil...
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Akin's
- Jan 11
- 2 min
How to Prepare for Freezing Temps
What to do when the weather forecast includes days below freezing. Water & Mulch. A plant's best defense against freezing temps is to be...
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Akin's
- Nov 18, 2023
- 1 min
Enjoy Paperwhites this Holiday Season
At Akins we LOVE Paperwhites! You may have seen some of "paperwhite pots" made famous by talented Julie. They will be back this year and...
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Akin's
- Nov 1, 2023
- 1 min
Amaryllis Bulbs are here!
Let's plan ahead this year so you get these big, beautiful blooms in time for the holidays. Amaryllis bulbs make a great gift, too. See...
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Akin's
- Sep 21, 2023
- 1 min
Mums – A Fall Classic
Mums and crotons can only mean one thing… fall is near. Mums are such an enjoyable, colorful fall plant that can be used to decorate...
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Akin's
- Sep 2, 2023
- 2 min
September garden tips
Create fall porch displays with potted mums and crotons. Plant these vegetables in September, says LSU AgCenter: beets, broccoli...
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