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What Are Power And Utility Companies Doing To Our Trees? [PHOTOS]

CJ — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:02:29 +0000

Power and Utility companies are just doing what they have to do, but must they be so brutal to our beautiful Acadiana trees? To get electricity, phone, internet and cable TV into your homes, wires and cables must be run thru trees. But it seems to me, that not much thought is put into this [...]

Dandelion Non – Toxic Weed Killer

CJ — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:58:51 +0000

In South Louisiana it’s Dandelion season and this recipe will not only kill Dandelions but is non-toxic to pets and humans. Here’s what you’ll need: 1/2 gallon of Apple Cider Vinegar 1/4 c table salt 1/2 tsp Dawn liquid dish soap Directions: Mix ingredients in a spray bottle. Spray weeds thoroughly. How it works: The [...]

Look Up or Down for Resurrection Fern All Over Lafayette, Louisiana

Debbie Ray — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:26:12 +0000

Have you ever wondered what was going on with those ferns that grow on the limbs of our beautiful live oak trees?

How To Keep Poinsettias Alive

CJ — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:08:20 +0000

Keeping your holiday poinsettias alive isn’t easy. But with a little TLC, you can do it. Here are step by step instructions. Continue to water your poinsettia, keeping the soil moist, but not wet, at all times. Keep the plant away from drafts caused by opening doors or heater vents. Set the poinsettia outdoors once [...]

Fun Things to Do This Weekend in Acadiana, September 14 – 16

Debbie Ray — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:13:56 +0000

The weather’s going to beautiful this weekend in Acadiana, so get outside and enjoy some fun things to do! Our picks include: The Pepper Festival in St. Martinville – Friday and Saturday Plant Fest at the Horse Farm in Lafayette- Saturday Movies in the Parc at Parc International in Lafayette – Saturday Suga Sheaux in [...]

What's Wrong With This Plant? [PHOTOS]

CJ — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 23:35:10 +0000

What’s wrong with this plant. Anyone have any idea? This plant, which I believe is a type of ficus, was beautiful 3 weeks ago. Then all of a sudden, the leaves are dropping to the floor and many that are still on the plant are turning brown. When I purchased the plant, the clerk told [...]