
Properly Trim Your Boxwood Shrubs
Essential Techniques for Disease Prevention in Boxwoods Boxwood shrubs are the crown jewels of a manicured garden, adding timeless elegance to landscapes across Metairie. But did you know that improper trimming can leave...

The Correct Way to Prune Your Camellias
Essential Tips for Beautiful Blooms on Camellias Are you longing to see your camellias flourish and bloom in all their beauty? Pruning may be the game-changer you've been waiting for! In this blog...

Benefits of Planting Shrubs or Bushes in the Fall
Comparing Planting Shrubs in Fall to Spring As autumn leaves begin to fall, many wouldn't think of this season as the optimal time for planting. Yet, contrary to common belief, fall could be...

Downsides of Artificial Grass for Your Lawn
Why Artificial Grass is Not the Best Choice As you savor the lush green illusion of your neighbor's lawn, have you ever stopped to consider that what you're admiring might, in fact, be...

Essential Tips and Techniques for Planting in Pots
Getting lost in the infinite possibilities of pot gardening? Mastering planting in pots does not require a green thumb, but the right guidance. Learn how to defy space constraints, and nurture your own...

Benefits of Lawn Aeration
The Benefits of Lawn Aeration: Achieving a Lush and Healthy Lawn Who doesn't want a lush, vibrant, and healthy lawn? It’s an inviting sight that creates a warm impression. One secret to achieving...

Disadvantages of Weed Block Cloth in Landscaping
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...

$5000 Landscaping Budget – Best Ideas
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...

Why Are My Azaleas Dropping Leaves?
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...

Why Are My Boxwoods Turning Brown?
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...

Benefits of Crushed Pine Needle mulch
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...

Sod Installation and Grading: A Complete Guide for a Perfect Lawn
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...

Rainbird Service: Expert Irrigation System Maintenance and Repair
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...

Installing a Drainage System in Your Yard
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
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...

Louisiana Native Plants
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...

Poolscape Design – Transform Your Backyard Pool into a Summer Oasis
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...

Transform Your Large Yard with These Creative Landscaping Ideas
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...

10 Best Flowering Plants for Your Louisiana Yard
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...

Unlock the Benefits of Proper Drainage in Your Yard with These Tips
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...

Transform Your Outdoor Space with Professional Landscape Design Services
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...

Crepe Myrtle Care: How to Prune and Trim for Optimal Growth
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...

Transform Your Landscape with These 10 Beautiful Shrubs
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...

How to Choose the Right Type of Sod for Your Lawn: A Guide
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...

Water Conservation Made Easy: How to Install an Irrigation System
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...

Landscape Edging Concepts – Transform Your Yard with These Creative Ideas
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...

How Professional Landscaping Can Increase Your Home Value
"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...

The Best Time to Water Your Lawn and Landscaping for Maximum Results
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...

How to Choose the Perfect Plants for Your Landscape
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!...

Transplanting and Planting Trees: Expert Tips for a Successful Garden
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,...

Different Types of Yard Irrigation Systems
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...

Landscaping Ideas for Small Yards to Maximize Your Outdoor Space
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...

Avoid These Common Landscape Design Mistakes for a Beautiful Yard
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...

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...

How to get my Lawn beautiful!
Ultimate Guide to Beautiful Lawns: Tips and Tricks for a Stunning Landscape Achieving a beautiful lawn requires proper care and maintenance. Start by regularly mowing at the appropriate height for your grass type,...

Why do I have Brown Spots Indian Hawthorne?
Brown Spots on Indian Hawthorne: Causes, Treatment, and Care Tips The presence of brown spots on your Indian Hawthorne could be attributed to several factors. Common causes include fungal diseases, such as leaf...

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. Winter Plant Care: How to Protect Your Garden from the Cold To protect your plants during...

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?
Get Rid of Insects on Shrubs: Effective Pest Control Methods To effectively remove insects from shrubs, we recommend a multi-step approach. First, identify the specific type of insect infestation through thorough observation or...

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?
Azalea Leaves Turning White? Common Causes and Solutions for Healthy Plants The most common cause of white leaves on azaleas is a fungal disease called powdery mildew. Powdery mildew thrives in humid and...

How to Control Weeds in Your Garden: Effective Strategies and Prevention Methods
Managing weeds in your garden can be accomplished through various strategies. One effective approach is to regularly remove weeds by hand or using tools such as a hoe or cultivator. Additionally, applying mulch...

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 Freeze Care for Landscaping - Winter Maintenance Tips for Your Plants After a freeze, it is important to assess the damage to your landscaping and take proper steps for care. Our comprehensive...

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:...

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...