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Northshore Landscape Insider is your go-to blog for expert landscaping, lawn care, irrigation, and outdoor lighting tips tailored to the Louisiana Northshore. Brought to you by Cultivate—St. Tammany’s trusted landscaping professionals—we share seasonal yard advice, maintenance strategies, and real project showcases from across St. Tammany Parish. Whether you're a homeowner looking to upgrade your outdoor space or just want to keep your lawn looking sharp, we’ve got you covered.

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Have Sticky Leaves? You Might Have Scale Insects on Your Plants

If you’ve noticed sticky leaves, stunted growth, or black sooty mold on your plants—you might be dealing with scale insects. These tiny, sap-sucking pests are common across South Louisiana, especially in warm, humid climates like ours in Covington, Mandeville, and Slidell.

At Cultivate, we’ve seen scale infest everything from hollies and camellias to crepe myrtles and citrus trees. The good news? With the right diagnosis and treatment, your plants can bounce back.

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Irrigation System Check-Up: Is Your Lawn Ready for Summer in St. Tammany?

As the summer heat approaches in St. Tammany, it’s time to wake your irrigation system up from winter mode. Whether you’ve got a basic sprinkler setup or a professionally installed irrigation system, early spring is prime time to ensure everything is working efficiently before the heat hits—and the water bills spike.

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