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Lafayette Weather – The Week Ahead

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:27:23 +0000

Saturday was absolutely perfect for Patty in the Parc in downtown Lafayette. What about today and the rest of your work week?

Hibiscus Show Set For Lafayette Sunday

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:02:36 +0000

Hibiscus are one of my favorite flowers. I like them because they are the one blooming plant in my yard that actually blooms in spite of me. I don't know that much about growing them but I know where you and I both can find out a lot more.

Woman Facing 93 Days In Jail For Growing Vegetables [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:04:21 +0000

I have very little luck with plants. The only plants that seem to grow in my yard are weeds. This story is not about my brown thumb, it’s about a woman with a passion for organic vegetables and her desire to grow them in her yard. The hitch in the get along is it’s her [...]

The Best Ways To Water Your Plants

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 17:26:02 +0000

We need some rain. That is a statement that I think we can all agree on. Looking at Natalie Noah's 8 day weather forecast we might get a shower but I am not holding out much hope. My yard has gotten all nice and crunchy and I am walking that fine line between saving it or spending my savings on a watering bill. In Lafayette Parish we have watering restrictions designed to make sure there is plenty of water pressure in the system in the event of an emergency. Despite those watering restrictions you can still keep your flower beds, yards and plants hydrated and healthy, you might want to invest in some simple tools to make the job easier and more cost effective.