When to Mulch Louisiana Trees for Heat Control and Pest Management
Mulch is one of the simplest, lowest-cost tools homeowners and landscapers have for keeping trees healthy in Louisiana’s hot, humid climate. Applied…
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Types of Wind-Resistant Louisiana Trees for Coastal Properties
Louisiana coastal properties face a unique combination of threats: high sustained winds, storm surge, salt spray, saturated soils, and episodic hurricane force…
Read articleSteps to Assess and Prune Storm-Damaged Louisiana Trees
Storms in Louisiana — whether tropical storms, hurricanes, or strong afternoon thunderstorms — can leave trees with a range of damage from…
Read articleIdeas for Layered Landscaping With Louisiana Trees and Shrubs
Louisiana presents a rich and challenging palette for layered landscaping. Heat, humidity, heavy summer rains, occasional drought, and hurricane-force winds require plant…
Read articleBest Ways to Protect Louisiana Trees From Saltwater Intrusion
Louisiana’s coastal forests and urban trees face an increasing threat from saltwater intrusion driven by sea level rise, coastal land loss, storm…
Read articleBenefits of Planting Riparian Trees for Louisiana Water Quality
Riparian trees are a foundational element in managing water quality across Louisiana’s diverse landscapes. Along rivers, bayous, drainage ditches, and shorelines, well-chosen…
Read articleWhat to Plant Around Louisiana Trees to Prevent Erosion
Introduction: Why planting matters in Louisiana Erosion around trees is a common and persistent problem in Louisiana. Heavy seasonal rains, tropical storms,…
Read articleWhat Does Soil Compaction Do to Louisiana Tree Health?
Introduction: The Louisiana context Louisiana’s climate, soils, and land uses create a distinct set of challenges for urban and rural trees. The…
Read articleHow Do Louisiana Trees Adapt to Extreme Heat and Humidity?
Louisiana presents a demanding environment for trees. Summers are long, hot, and humid; winters are mild but periodically punctuated by tropical storms,…
Read articleWhy Do Louisiana Trees Develop Root Rot After Flooding?
Trees in Louisiana face frequent flooding from intense rain, river overbanking, storm surge, and prolonged high water tables. When soils stay waterlogged…
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