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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 9, 20222 min read


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...

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Sep 1, 20221 min read


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 31, 20221 min read


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
Jan 1, 20222 min read


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 read


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...

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Jul 27, 20211 min read


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 27, 20211 min read


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, 20211 min read


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...

Akin's
Jul 26, 20212 min read
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