How to Protect Your Garden During a Freeze
It’s quite rare here in the South, but every now and then, we do get a freeze warning. As many of our southern gardens are made to take the heat, a freeze warning can be quite damaging if we don’t plan ahead or protect our plants. Here are the best ways to protect your garden during a freeze.
Meanings Behind Popular Flowers
“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” – Henri Matisse Flowers are special and some types of flowers are special depending on the season, occasion, or time of year. But did you know that there are meanings behind popular flowers and even less popular flowers that symbolize specific characteristics or emotions? […]
How to Bring Bees to Your Garden
To bee or not to bee? That is the question. In truth, there are a ton of reasons to “bee” friendly and to bring bees to your garden. Read on to learn the advantages of a bee friendly garden, as well as what the best plants for bees are. Why Should You Attract Bees and […]
Small Wedding Flower Ideas to Make your Day Special
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, TPG recommends adhering to the health guidelines set by your local government when gathering for your small wedding. If you are getting married this year, your wedding will probably look very different than how you initially imagined. Due to COVID-19, couples all over are cancelling or postponing their weddings. […]
How to Fix and Prevent Root Rot
Anyone with a garden in New Orleans knows that humidity is what Southerners do best. And though many plants are made to take the heat, excessive dampness is not always what they do best. Many times, dampness in plants can lead to root rot and though it can happen to any plant, root rot can […]
Seasonal Wedding Flowers and Decor for your New Orleans Wedding
In New Orleans it is wedding season year round! At TPG, we are lucky to be able to source our flowers locally for every season and create flowers and wedding decor to reflect the beauty of the season that we are currently in. Here is a guide to seasonal wedding flowers and decor, whether you […]
7 Plants to Naturally Repel Mosquitoes in New Orleans
Summer brings the heat and mosquitoes to New Orleans. If mosquito bites aren’t bad enough, we’ve been warned about how toxic the sprays can be to repel mosquitoes. So why not add some plants and herbs that naturally repel mosquitoes to your New Orleans garden? They will make your Louisiana summer and next outdoor party […]
Tiny Yards: 7 Ideas for Designing a Small Garden in New Orleans
Ah New Orleans! A city complete with funky shotgun style houses, gorgeous Southern mansions and…extremely small yards. Whether you just have a front porch, a small French Quarter style courtyard, or a tiny backyard, you probably don’t have a lot of space and you want to use it well. Here are some top tips and […]
5 Easy Ways to Lengthen the Life of your Cut Flowers
Flowers are a simple way to elevate your space, bring nature into the home, and yes, bring you that warm and fuzzy feeling that only something so beautiful can do. So why not make your flowers and, yes, your money, go further? Here, you will find 5 easy ways to make those cut flower blooms […]