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The lure of a weed-free garden may have encouraged many homeowners and landscapers to resort to the use of weed block cloth, but are they truly as miraculous as they appear? While these...

Landscaping Ideas on a $5000 Budget: Affordable Tips and Designs Are you dreaming of designing an alluring landscape for your home, but you're restricted with a budget limit? Think again! Clean Cut Landscape...

Azaleas Dropping Leaves in Winter: Reasons and Plant Care Tips Are your Azaleas shedding leaves in the dead of winter, leaving you puzzled and saddened by their rather bare look? It's not an...

Boxwoods Turning Brown? Expert Tips for Reviving Your Plants There's nothing more disheartening than watching your lush green boxwood shrubs metamorphose into a lifeless brown spectacle. Boxwoods turning brown is a common concern...

The Top Benefits of Crushed Pine Needle Mulch for Organic Gardening Did you know that nature's waste could be your organic garden's goldmine? Crushed pine needle mulch, often overlooked and underappreciated, is packed...

A flawlessly verdant lawn not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your home but also contributes significantly to its market value. Achieving this picturesque landscape often starts with a proper sod installation and...

Imagine transforming your garden into a luscious, vibrant oasis but failing to provide it with its life essence – the right amount of water at the right time. Regular maintenance and timely repairs...

A Comprehensive Guide to Installing a Drainage System in Your Yard for Proper Water Management Imagine looking out your window and instead of enjoying the lush green landscape of your yard, you see...

Best Time to Regrade Your Yard: Essential Tips for Landscaping Success Are you tired of puddles decorating your lawn every time it rains? Or perhaps, your yard is starting to look like the...

A Comprehensive Guide to Gardening and Landscaping with Native Plants Welcome to a world teeming with vibrant colors, where butterflies dance in the breeze and hummingbirds savor sweet nectar. This isn’t just a...

Imagine diving into crystal-clear water, surrounded by lush greenery and fragrant flowers, with the hum of bees and dragonflies adding to the symphony of natural sounds. No, you're not vacationing on a tropical...

Imagine having your very own lush paradise right in your backyard, stepping into a realm where nature meets creativity. Landscaping is not merely beautifying your outer space; it's about bringing your wildest dreams...

Meet the ultimate scene-stealers of your Louisiana landscape! These 10 blooming powerhouses don't just survive in the Southern heat--they thrive! Just imagine, while your neighbors are sweating it out, wrestling with fussy grass...

Have you ever noticed how a clogged sink brings all the kitchen activities to a standstill? Similarly, an ineffective drainage system in your yard can disrupt the overall health and appearance of your...

Imagine walking out into your backyard and stepping into a sanctuary of beautifully sculpted gardens, wisely-placed fountains, or an inviting, cozy fire pit area. Sounds magical, right? Now stop imagining, because with professional...

Just as a masterful sculptor carefully chisels away at a block of stone to shape a stunning artwork, so does successful crepe myrtle care demand the patient and knowledgeable hand. Pruning and trimming...

Have you ever looked out at your backyard and wished it had a little bit more personality? Or perhaps desired to cultivate a delightful, private refuge away from prying eyes? Culminating horticultural precision...

Ah, sod. It's a great way to transform and beautify your lawn and make it the envy of your neighborhood. But before you start investing in sod, you must make sure you get...

Saving water in the modern era is more important than ever. We're living in a world dealing with a natural resource crisis, with the need to reduce water consumption at a premium. But...

Tired of having a dull, monotonous yard? Get ready to redefine the boundaries of your lawn with these jaw-dropping landscape edging concepts! Make your neighbors green with envy as we unveil modern, innovative...

"Transform your yard, transform your home value!" Did you know that investing in professional landscaping can drastically increase the value of your property? Imagine a lush oasis right outside your door, making every...

Imagine waking up every morning to a beautifully lush and vibrant lawn, your neighbors green with envy as they glance at your perfectly manicured landscape. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, don't hit...

Are you looking to spruce up your landscape with some greenery, but feeling overwhelmed and confused when it comes to selecting the perfect plants for your garden? Don't worry - you're not alone!...

As temperatures warm and the spring season approaches, eager gardeners everywhere are getting ready to dive into the joys of planting and transplanting trees. Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a gardening pro,...

Look no further for the ultimate guide to different types of yard irrigation systems! Whether you're a first-time landscaper or an old pro looking to upgrade, understanding the irrigation options available to you...

Maximizing small yards for landscaping can be a tricky task. After all, you want enough space to entertain and enjoy the outdoors, but you don’t want to create an overwhelming feeling with too...

Is your lawn lackluster? Do you look at your outdoor space and think, "There has to be more I can do to spice it up!"? Well, you're in luck! Achieving a stunning and...

The Benefits of Proper Tree Care: Why It Matters for Your Home and Environment Why do trees matter? What makes proper tree care so important? The truth is, trees play a vital role...

Design Tips for Landscaping Lighting: Illuminate Your Outdoor Space From a twilight tree light up to a night full of stars, landscaping lighting has the potential to transform even the plainest outdoor space...

Zoysia Grass for Your Lawn Do you want a lush, carpet-like lawn that requires minimal effort to maintain? Then you should look no further than zoysia grass! This tough, yet beautiful grass is...

Yard Drainage Systems If you're like most, summer means backyard barbecues and beer - especially if we get a chance to show off our homes and outdoor spaces. But all that enjoyment can...

Unlock Your Landscape's Potential: What is Landscape Design? When it comes to creating a unique and beautiful outdoor living space, landscape design is a vital factor. But what exactly is landscape design, and...

Illuminate Your Home with These Types of Outdoor Lighting and their Benefits. The right combination of light fixtures not only adds to the aesthetic appeal and ambiance of your outdoor space, but can...

Hire a Licensed Arborist: The Benefits of Professional Tree Care For homeowners looking to maintain their outdoor living spaces, hiring a licensed arborist is one of the best investments you can make. The...

How to Care for Newly Installed Sod: A Step-by-Step Guide Ah, sod installation. It's a beautiful sight to behold, isn't it? Your freshly installed sod, with its lush green color, evenly cut strips,...

Benefits of Professional Landscape Lighting for Your Home When you think of a beautiful landscape, chances are that you envision lush green grass, vibrant flowers, and maybe even a babbling stream of water....

Unlock Your Lawn's Potential: Why Lawn Aeration is Essential For all the dedicated gardeners out there, the way to a beautiful lawn goes far beyond your mower and rake. Spring and summer are...

Choosing the Best Flowering Plants in Louisiana Do you live in Louisiana and want to inject some vibrant colors and life into your garden? Look no further―we’ve summarized the best blooming plants that...

Benefits of Professional Landscaping Services: Why Hire a Pro? Everybody loves a lush, green lawn, full of color and life. But enjoying a beautiful outdoor space takes hard work and time – time...

Create a Stunning Stone Pathway with These Top Choices When it comes to making your outdoor space shine, there's nothing more aesthetically pleasing than a stunning stone pathway. While they may take time...

Yard Drainage Systems: Benefits and How to Install One You have a sprawling, lush, green lawn - but does it have all the benefits it could? Well-maintained, healthy lawns require adequate drainage, and...

Zoysia sod is very durable but is slow to come out of winter dormancy as compared to St. Augustine. No need to be concerned. Zoysia grass conserves its energy until the temperatures are...

April is best time to start your first lawn fertilizing application.(Weed & Feed is only used in April)  We recommend Scott Bonus S Weed & Feed Lawn fertilizer. You can also use Ferti-Lome...

Do your Indian Hawthornes look like this? Weather conditions the past couple of years have been rough on these plants. They are suffering from Leaf Spot Fungus. Rainfall and cloudy days cause fungal...

Do the undersides of your camellias look white? Tea scale is the issue. Horticultural oil is the recommended control method. Oil sprays kill by suffocating. Apply 3 times 10 days apart. Best time...

Cut back ground covers like Liriope, Asian jasmine, Monkey grass and Ardesia before new growth appear. It is the best way to remove unsightly foliage, rejuvenate the plants and control there size. Use...

Time to prune and fertilize your repeat- flowering roses. February is a good time shape, remove dead wood and make smaller to control size. Do not prune again till after mid summer. Pruning...

One of the greatest benefits of landscaping can be seen in the mental health department. Studies have shown that being around nature can drastically improve mental well being, reduce stress levels and anxiety....

Need curb appeal? Tired of that old Landscaping? Want a new Landscape design? We can help! First off we need to discuss what encompasses Landscaping? For some its removing all existing garden beds...

This is mainly for tropicals and tender plants. Evergreens like camellias etc will be fine without covering. Make sure to water your plants before cold weather arrives Spread mulch around all trees and...

January is the BEST time to trim Crape Myrtle trees. Correct pruning yields a more graceful shaped tree with more blooms in the spring. We NEVER recommend the common practice of topping. Every...

Colored mulches have become very popular over the last decade. Most of the dyed mulches are made from recycled pallets and rubber. The colorants used are supposed to be non- toxic and non-hazardous to plants...

Virginia Buttonweed is one of the worst weeds in Metairie and New Orleans. This weed is a mat forming perennial weed with white star shaped flowers. It thrives in wet lawns with poor drainage....

This oil product is non-toxic and does a great job controlling insects on all your shrubs in the landscape. It will need to be sprayed about every 2-3  weeks to keep insects at...

Satsumas are tasting really good right now! November through February is a good time to plant Owari variety which is the most cold tolerant. Plant in an area that receives at least 8...

You have lace bugs. Very common on Azaleas in Metairie and New Orleans. These insects tend to attack plants that are weakened due to poor fertilizing or watering. Use Insecticidal Soap or Neem Oil. Make sure...

Having trouble keeping up with garden weeds? Try PREEN Weed Preventer. It won't totally stop weed growth but slow it down.  Call Mario at (504)415-1438 if you have any questions  Clean Cut Landscape...

Metairie and New Orleans  *DO NOT trim camellias now they will be blooming in December *Cut back watering lawn to 1x per week and garden to 2-3x per week *Spray Neem oil on...

LARGE GROUPINGS No matter what size area you're planting "you need masses of plants" You can five or six species of plants but use plenty of each for impact. Masses unify a heavily...

After a cold blast you may see foliage damaged. We are very confident most plants will survive. Tropicals always get hit the worst. ****TIP**** DO NOT TRIM any damaged foliage for 2 weeks...

Over the last year i have been getting calls about doing Artificial turf. I did some investigating and have come to the conclusion i"m NOT a fan of Artificial turf. Let's start with the PROS:...

Keys to success with Shi Shi Camellias in the landscape.  *Acid soil (PH 5.5-6.0) is really important. A soil test will let you know the condition of your soil and also it will...

Fall lawn fertilizing (usually done September or October) is one of the most critical feeding times you do at the end of the year. A healthy and stable lawn can endure the winter better...

I know everyone see's this on their Hydrangeas at some point, so here is some good information on control. This disease rarely kills the plant, but it does affect flower budding. Remove diseased...

September is a great time to divide your Louisiana Iris They are dormant late summer making this time of the year a great time to divide and share with a friend. Each year...

Have you been noticing leaves on your Meyer Lemon tree curling? Well the deformed foliage is from Citrus Leaf Miner. It shows up on the flush new growth produced midsummer. The adult citrus leaf...

Summertime Care for Encore Azaleas The environment plays a major role in landscape plant success. It's not uncommon to see hot and dry conditions over the summer months. Special care should be given...

It's important to keep in mind, that the intense heat of the summer makes proper watering critical during dry periods. This is especially true for newly planted landscapes and lawns. Proper watering is...

It's time to get rid of those Chinch Bugs, Grubs and Mole crickets. Spread this Triazicide Lawn Insect granule in all of your lawn areas once in April and again in June. Water...

Ferti-Lome Lawn Food Fertilizer should be spread in your lawn in June and August. Always make sure to use a spreader and follow manufacturers directions. Water lawn after application. This product can be...

We are now SOIL TESTING  all of our new Landscape installations and Sod renovations What are the benefits of soil testing? Let's get that soil Healthy!! A soil test can determine the current...

Mineral deficiency is one of the major causes of yellowing leaves. Gardenias most common deficiency is magnesium, nitrogen and iron. They are known for their sweet smelling white flowers, but when planted in...

GARDENS Spread Osmocote slow release granules throughout all gardens once in April then again in July Spread Ironite granules around Azaleas, Camellias, Gardenias and any plants that appear yellow Spray Horticultural Oil on shrubs April...

Do your homework and research companies online before contacting them *Are they Licensed by Louisiana Dept of Agriculture? *How long have they been in business? *Check out GOOGLE REVIEWS *Do they have Worker's comp...