Better Business Bureau Awards 2018

noreply • November 14, 2018
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A woman and a man in business attire hold a Better Business Bureau award certificate in front of two BBB banners.

About the Author

Rochelle Carriere is a horticulture and landscape professional serving Lafayette, Louisiana and the Acadiana region. She holds multiple Louisiana state credentials, including:

  • Louisiana Licensed Horticulturist
  • Louisiana Licensed Landscape Contractor
  • Louisiana Licensed Grower
  • Licensed Florist

Rochelle specializes in practical, climate‑specific guidance for Zone 9 landscapes. Her work includes plant selection, landscape planning, lawn care, and hands‑on problem solving for homeowners and businesses throughout Lafayette.

On this blog, she shares trustworthy, experience‑based advice to help Acadiana residents make confident decisions about their landscapes.

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Colorful flower garden with pink coneflowers, yellow daisies, purple blooms, and a stone path by water

Best Native Plants for Lafayette, Louisiana (Zone 9) Gardens

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Native Louisiana plants including Louisiana iris, black‑eyed Susans, purple coneflower, Gulf muhly grass, and swamp milkweed growing in a Zone 9 garden in Lafayette.
Peggy Martin climbing rose blooming on a brick wall.

Where is the best place to plant a Peggy Martin rose?

By Rochelle Carriere • April 25, 2026
Learn the best place to plant a Peggy Martin rose in Zone 9 for strong growth and blooms.

🍅 Growing Garden‑Raised Tomatoes in Acadiana

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Easy tips for raising healthy, delicious tomatoes right here in Lafayette

The Secret to Thriving Tropical Plants in Acadiana

By Rochelle Carriere • April 16, 2026
Easy tips for keeping your tropicals happy, healthy, and thriving in Acadiana
Yellowing St. Augustine grass in a Lafayette, LA lawn showing early signs of stress.

Why Your St. Augustine Grass Turns Yellow — And How to Fix It in Acadiana (Zone 9 Guide)

By Rochelle Carriere • April 9, 2026
Learn why St. Augustine grass turns yellow in Lafayette and Acadiana, plus simple fixes for nutrient issues, pests, fungus, and lawn stress.
“Close-up of ripe Meyer lemons growing on a backyard tree in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Growing Meyer Lemon Trees in Lafayette, LA: A Simple Guide for Zone 9 Gardeners

April 9, 2026
Learn how to grow Meyer lemon trees in Lafayette, LA with simple Zone 9 tips for planting, care, cold protection, and year‑round fruit.
Healthy spring lawn in Lafayette, LA with fresh green growth.

Lafayette Spring Lawn Care Guide

By Rochelle Carriere • April 8, 2026
Learn how to prepare your Lafayette lawn for spring. Tips for mowing, watering, fertilizing, and preventing weeds in Zone 9 for a healthier yard.
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Timeless Gardening Tricks Passed Down for Generations

By Rochelle Carriere • April 5, 2026
Discover timeless gardening tips passed down for generations, adapted for Zone 9 and perfect for thriving gardens in Lafayette and South Louisiana.
yellow lantana thriving in the South Louisiana heat.

Best Heat Tolerant Plants for Lafayette LA

By Rochelle Carriere • April 5, 2026
Plants That Thrive in South Louisiana’s Heat and Humidity
Vegetable seedlings at Beau Monde – Lafayette LA

🌱 Planting Vegetable Starters in South Louisiana

By Rochelle Carriere • March 31, 2026
Learn how to plant vegetable starters for a healthy spring garden in South Louisiana.