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Sep 9, 20222 min

Tips - How to Plant Trees & Shrubs

Simple Tips for Planting Shrubs from our friends at Bracy's (one of our favorite wholesale growers of quality trees, shrubs, fruit trees,...

Akin's

Sep 1, 20221 min

Get ready for cool-season veggies

Cooler weather is on the way and that means fall veggies. Cabbage, lettuce, broccoli, kale, collards and more thrive in our climate. The...

Akin's

Jan 31, 20221 min

Camellias beautify dreary winter days

Don’t you feel sorry for gardeners who live where there are no winter flowers? Camellias are the super stars of winter garden in the...

Akin's

Jan 1, 20222 min

January garden tips

Get those tulip bulbs that have been chilling in your refrigerator planted as soon as possible. Plant trees and shrubs so they can get a...

Akin's

Jul 27, 20211 min

Lure butterflies with these tips

Everybody loves butterflies, but not every garden attracts them. Use these tips from Northwest Louisiana Master Gardener Mike Livingston...

Akin's

Jul 27, 20211 min

Address pest/disease problems in landscape

Gray leaf spot on St. Augustine grass A healthy landscape is a thing of beauty, but there are plenty of pests and diseases out there that...

Akin's

Jul 27, 20211 min

Garden pests causing problems

The abundant rain we've had this year has contributed to ongoing fungus problems. We recommend treating outbreaks with Bonide Revitalize,...

Akin's

Jul 26, 20211 min

Sun or shade? It makes a difference

One of the keys to choosing the right plants for your garden is knowing your light conditions. Use this guide from LSU AgCenter to help...

Akin's

Jul 26, 20212 min

It's not too late to plant these tough customers

Zinnias keep blooming when the heat rises. If your beds didn't turn out the way you'd envisioned this year, it’s not too late to remedy...

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