Mary Beth Bourgeois, who resides at 3704 Sugarmill Road was awarded The New Iberia Garden Club July Garden of the Month.

Mary Beth reflects her love for flowers and nature with a beautiful and well maintained yard. Her flower gardens feature “Cinnamon Girl” Distylium, potted Vincas, “Wedding White” Hydrangeas, Knockout Roses, Night Blooming Jasmine, Coral bells, Melampodiums, Abelias, and Sunshine Ligustrums. Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators are attracted to her gardens.

The New Iberia Garden Club is a member of Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc., District III, National Garden Clubs, Inc., and Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.

Horticultural Hints: Spray or dust your roses weekly to prevent pests from spreading. To avoid infestation, keep plants clean in an open, well ventilated area. Also use the help of beneficial bugs such as ladybugs, praying mantises, spiders and even wasps. Check your Azaleas and Camellias for pests, especially spider mites. Keep your Azaleas and Camellias mulched – buds are beginning to appear.