Proper Tree Care
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...
Tips for Landscaping Lighting
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...
The Benefits of Zoysia Grass: The Perfect Low-Maintenance Lawn Solution
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...
Everything You Need to Know About Yard Drainage Systems
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...
What is Landscape Design
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...
Types of Outdoor Lighting
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...
The Benefits of Hiring a Licensed Arborist
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...
Newly Installed Sod
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,...
Professional Landscape Lighting
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....
Why Lawn Aeration is Essential
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...
The Best Flowering Plants for Louisiana Weather
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
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...
Top Choices for Stone Pathways
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
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...
Why does my Zoysia have Brown Spots?
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...
Benefits of Crushed Pine Needle mulch
Most important benefit is that pine needle mulch creates a chemically balanced bed for acid loving plants such as Camellias, Roses and Azaleas. As pine breaks down it releases organic matter into the...
How to get my Lawn beautiful!
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...
Why do I have Brown Spots Indian Hawthorne?
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...
What is White Stuff on My Camellias?
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...
February Great time to trim Liriope and Ground covers
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...
My Knockout Roses are big when can I Trim them?
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...
Landscaping Is A Mood Enhancer
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....
How Much Does Landscaping Cost In Metairie and New Orleans?
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...
How to Properly Protect Your Plants for the Winter
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...
Why are my boxwoods turning brown?
Boxwoods are used extensively in formal landscapes all over Louisiana. It is a great foundation planting used around any landscape trying to create lines. It does have its share of problems like BOXWOOD...
Proper Techniques to Trim Crape Myrtle Trees
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...
Why we Don’t Use colored mulch!
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...
How do I get rid of Virginia Buttonweed?
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....
How do I get Rid of Insects on my Shrubs?
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...
Great tips for growing Satsumas
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...
Why do my Azalea leaves look white?
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...
Help me control the weeds in my Garden?
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...
November Landscape Tips Metairie Garden News
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...
7 Elements to a Great Landscape Design
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 Freeze Care for your Plants
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...
Do you Really want Artificial Grass? Pro and Cons
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:...
Why are my Azaleas dropping Leaves in Winter?
Are your Azaleas thinning and not looking as full the last month or so? This is natural leaf drop. Although Azaleas are evergreen, individual leaves do not live forever. They shed oldest leaves...
How to grow Beautiful Camellias
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...
Winter Fertilizer to make Grass roots Healthy
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...
Why do my Hydrangeas have Spots?
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...
When to Divide my Iris they are Big
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...
What’s eating my Lemon tree? Citrus Leaf Miner
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...
How do I Care for my Encore Azleas?
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...
How Much Water does my Landscape need?
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...
What to do to Control Lawn Insects destroying my grass
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...
Feed your Lawn Food Fertilizer for June and August
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...
A Healthy Lawn and Garden starts with Healthy Soil
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...
Why are my Gardenias yellow?
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...
When is the Right time to Fertilize my Lawn & Garden
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...
Finding the right Landscape Professional
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...
