What plants do well in Louisiana?
Louisiana Native Flowering Plants
- Louisiana Phlox (Phlox divaricata)
- Louisiana Iris (Iris brevicaulis, Iris fulva, Iris giganticaerulea, Iris hexagona and Iris nelsonii)
- Luna Hibiscus.
- Virginia Willow (Itea virginica Henry’s Garnet)
- Spicebush (Linderia benzoin)
- Swamp Azalea (Rhododendron viscosum)
Who owns Louisiana nursery?
Roger Mayes
Roger Mayes started the business from scratch as a family owned retail Garden Center in February of 1983 with his son Mitch, and wife Marilyn. In March, he turned over the lead position to Mitch, who now serves as President. Roger remains actively involved as Vice President.
What to check before buying a plant?
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- 1 Check the Soil (And Choose the Right Potting Soil) Before you head to the nursery, take a look at your soil.
- 2 Consider the Sunlight in Your Yard.
- 3 Think About How Much Space You Have.
- 4 Be Realist About How Much Time You Have.
- 5 Do Your Research Beforehand.
What can I plant in April in Louisiana?
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April: Excellent hot weather vegetables that can be planted now include cucuzzi, cushaw, eggplants, peanuts, pumpkins, Southern peas, hot peppers, lima beans, luffa gourds, okra and yard-long beans. Continue to plant transplants of tomatoes and peppers and seeds of snap beans, squash and cucumbers.
What flower lasts all year?
Coneflower. Not many perennials have won over gardeners and nature lovers the way coneflowers have. Easy to grow and available in lots of colors and sizes, they’re a delight year-round, with summer and fall flowers—in purple, orange, red, white and green—on 2- to 5-foot-tall stems, and seedpods for winter interest.
When should I start buying plants?
If you want to spruce up your yard on the cheap, the best time to buy plants is in September and after. Home improvement stores and nurseries are eager to clear out all remaining summer plants (trees, shrubs, bulbs, and perennials) to make room for incoming fall plants and holiday merchandise.