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Covington, St. Tammany Parish
Lawn Care Company in Covington, LA
At Big Easy Lawn Care, we look after Covington homes and businesses on the Northshore, with mowing, trimming, mulching, cleanups, landscaping, and outdoor living projects. Each visit is planned around what yards here deal with: shade from old live oaks and tall pines, beds that need fresh mulch, and hard rain that leaves low spots soggy.
What You Get
What Does Every Covington Lawn Care Visit Cover?
Every Covington lawn care visit is backed by a free consultation and a no-obligation quote, carried out by a fully insured lawn professional, and covered by our satisfaction guarantee. You choose a single visit or an ongoing program for a home or a business, then manage the schedule and payments online.
Fully Insured Work
A fully insured lawn professional handles your property and stays responsible for the job until the yard is finished.
A Single Visit or a Plan
Book one round of mowing and weed-eating to catch up, or an ongoing maintenance program that keeps the yard on a steady rhythm.
Houses and Commercial Sites
Residential lawns and commercial grounds both fit our schedule, and each plan is scoped to the size and use of the site.
Your Account Online
Check upcoming visits, pay your bill, and request an extra service from a phone or a web browser without waiting on a callback.
Guaranteed Results
Our satisfaction guarantee means a missed edge or an untidy bed gets fixed. Point it out and we come back to put it right.
Why People Call
Why Do Covington Families Hire a Lawn Service?
Covington families hire a lawn service because a wooded Northshore yard asks for more than a quick mow. Needles and leaves bury beds, grass thins out under big canopies, and soggy spots linger after storms, so the work stacks up quickly for anyone juggling a job, a family, and a busy week.
- Needles Smothering the Beds
- Grass Fading Under Canopies
- Soggy Low Spots After Rain
- Mulch Washed Thin
- Branches Down After a Storm
- A Long Weekly Commute
- Ditch Banks Growing Tall
- A House About to List
- Weeds Creeping Into Edges
- Too Big to Mow Alone
Our Services
What Lawn Service Options Can You Book in Covington, LA?
Lawn service in Covington, LA comes in three families: lawn and yard maintenance, covering mowing, trimming, mulching, weed cutting, pressure washing, and hauling; landscaping, from new beds and drainage to restoring a worn yard; and outdoor living, such as pergolas and decks. Every option begins with a free estimate at your property.
Lawn & Yard Maintenance
Routine care that keeps a Covington lawn cut, edged, and clear of needles and debris through the growing season.
- Grass or Lawn Cutting
- Lawn Trimming
- Lawn Mulching
- Weed Cutting
- Pressure Washing
- Clean Up and Hauling
Landscaping
Bed design, plantings, and fixes for drainage or tired ground when a yard needs to be reshaped, not just maintained.
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Outdoor Living
Decks, pergolas, and outdoor rooms that make a shaded, tree-lined backyard a place to spend the evening.
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Signs to Watch
What Tells You a Covington Yard Is Ready for Professional Lawn Care?
A Covington yard is ready for professional lawn care when puddles sit for days after a storm, when bare dirt spreads out from the base of shade trees, or when the mulch in your beds has thinned to almost nothing. All three tend to get worse each season they are left alone.
Water That Will Not Leave
Low spots that hold water are more than a soggy shoe. LSU AgCenter warns that standing water can start producing mosquitoes within three to five days.
A Bare Ring Around the Trunk
Dirt spreading out under a big tree means the grass is losing its fight for light and water. Mowing higher helps, and the darkest spots may need mulch instead.
Beds Down to Bare Soil
Organic mulch breaks down over time. Once soil shows through, weed seeds sprout more easily, and LSU AgCenter notes mulch also stops rain splashing soil fungus onto plants.
Local Conditions
How Do Pines, Oaks, and Rivers Shape Lawn Care in Covington?
Pines, oaks, and rivers shape lawn care in Covington because so many yards grow under a heavy canopy in a town set between three rivers. Grass under trees competes for light and water, so it needs a taller cut, lighter feeding, and closer attention to drainage than an open, sunny lot would.
- Live oaks over 200 years old.The City of Covington points to its 200-plus-year-old live oaks and to streets laid out before the automobile, many of them under a full tree canopy.
- Pine country from the start.Early trails here cut through vast virgin pine forests, and the young town shipped pitch, tar, and lumber across the lake to New Orleans.
- Built on a river bank.Covington grew on the east bank of the Bogue Falaya, and one of its early town rules made property owners keep the ditches along their street frontage clear.
- Mostly owner-occupied homes.About 69.7 percent of occupied Covington homes are lived in by their owners, according to Census Bureau estimates for 2020 to 2024.
Why a Local Team
Why Does a Local Lawn Care Company Matter for Covington Yards?
A local lawn care company matters for Covington yards because the same Gulf heat, humidity, and downpours shape every lawn we look after on both shores. We are locally owned, we quote only after seeing the property, every job is done by an insured professional, and our satisfaction guarantee stands behind each visit.
Owned in the Region
We are a locally owned business, with our office on Magazine Street in New Orleans.
Priced From a Site Visit
Your quote reflects your actual trees, beds, and drainage, not a guess from a satellite photo.
Covered Both Ways
A fully insured professional does the work, and our guarantee stands behind the result.
Flexible Scheduling
Shift a visit or add a cleanup online when a storm rolls across the lake.
How It Works
What Happens After You Book Lawn Service in Covington?
After you book lawn service in Covington, we schedule a free consultation at the property and send a no-obligation quote. Once you approve it, a fully insured lawn professional does the agreed work, and from then on you track visits, pay invoices, and request extra services from your phone or a web browser.
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See the Ground
We check the canopy, the beds, the low spots, and any ditch or gate, then write a clear quote.
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Carry Out the Plan
Your insured lawn professional handles the agreed tasks from the first edge to the last bed.
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Adjust as Seasons Change
Add a needle cleanup or fresh mulch online when the trees drop more than usual.
Before You Call
Which Yard Care Choices Should Covington Homeowners Make Before Calling?
Before calling about yard care, Covington homeowners should choose how often they want service, decide what to do with the shadiest patches of lawn, and note any drainage trouble spots. Settling those three points ahead of time makes the free quote more accurate and the first visit more useful.
How Often
We generally recommend weekly or bi-weekly service during peak growing seasons, with one-time visits for catching up.
Grass or Mulch in the Shade
Where turf keeps failing under trees, a mulched bed may serve better. Our lawn mulching service can take over those spots.
Where the Water Sits
Walk the yard after a heavy rain and mark the wet areas, so we can judge whether a landscape restoration belongs in the plan.
Explore More
What Other Lawn Services and Northshore Towns Do We Cover From Covington?
Beyond regular mowing, Covington lawns can get mulching, trimming, cleanup and hauling, and landscape restoration from the same team. On the Northshore we also work in Mandeville, Madisonville, and Abita Springs, and across the lake in New Orleans, Metairie, Kenner, Harahan, River Ridge, and Gretna.
The City
About Covington
Covington, the seat of St. Tammany Parish, has more than two centuries of history on the Bogue Falaya.
Founded on the Bogue Falaya
John Wharton Collins filed his town map with the parish judge on July 4, 1813. He named it Wharton, for his grandfather.
Renamed by Louisiana
The state chartered the town as Covington in 1816, and it later became the parish seat. A mayor and city council lead it today.
Census Snapshot
The 2020 Census counted 11,564 people on 8.02 square miles. The Census Bureau estimated 11,721 residents in 2025.
Around Town
Things To Do
Downtown Covington is walkable and close to the water, with plenty to fill a day.
St. John Historic District
Stroll a district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Then browse the shops on Lee Lane and stop in at H.J. Smith's Son General Store.
Covington Trailhead
The Covington Trailhead marks the start of the 31 mile Tammany Trace. It also houses the Covington Trailhead Museum.
River and Arts
Kayak the Bogue Falaya River or picnic at Bogue Falaya Wayside Park. Local art fills the St. Tammany Art Association, and Sunset at the Landing brings concerts.
Service Area
Nearby Suburbs
Three Northshore neighbors share St. Tammany Parish with Covington, and we serve each.
Mandeville
Mandeville sits on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain in the same parish. The Tammany Trace ties the two towns together by trail.
Abita Springs
Abita Springs is the first town east of Covington on the Tammany Trace. Through late 2026, a bridge rebuild closes the Trace between Gordon Avenue and the Abita Springs Trailhead.
Madisonville
Madisonville sits on the Tchefuncte River, two miles above Lake Pontchartrain. Like Covington, it is a St. Tammany river town.
Did You Know
Interesting and Fun Facts
John Wharton Collins disliked the state trading his grandfather's name for General Leonard Covington's.
The Ox Lots
Each block of the original plan held a central ox lot measuring 120 by 120 feet. Today they serve as free downtown parking.
Early Landmarks
The town's first newspaper was printed in 1832. Christ Episcopal Church followed in 1846, and the Southern Hotel was built in 1907.
Two Centuries of Music
Covington celebrated its bicentennial in 2013. The town now hosts more than 100 live music shows a year.
Getting Around
Public Transportation
St. Tammany Parish runs STAR Transit, and the Trace serves walkers and cyclists.
STAR Transit
STAR is a demand response service open to every parish resident. Riders call ahead for curb to curb pickup instead of a fixed route.
Hours and Fares
Urban rides run weekdays from 7 AM to 5 PM, and rural rides from 7 AM to 4 PM. Riders 60 and over registered with COAST ride free in set midday hours.
Park and Ride and the Trace
The parish keeps nine park and ride lots. The Trace follows a former Illinois Central rail corridor the parish bought in 1992.
FAQ
What Are Covington Homeowners Asking About Lawn Care and Pine Straw?
Covington homeowners asking about lawn care and pine straw mostly want to know how to use the needles their trees drop, how much straw a bed needs, how to keep weeds out of beds, how high to mow in shade, and why pooled water after rain matters. These are the answers we give most often.
what is pine straw?
Pine straw is the dried needles that fall from pine trees, raked up and sold in bales as mulch. LSU AgCenter calls it an excellent mulch choice: it cuts down on weeding and watering, and adds organic matter to the soil as it breaks down, which suits the many wooded yards around Covington.
is pine straw a good mulch?
Yes. LSU AgCenter rates pine straw as an excellent mulch for Louisiana beds, helping conserve soil moisture, reduce weed growth, slow erosion, and prevent soil compaction. Start with about 3 inches around shrubs and trees and slightly less around bedding plants and perennials, and keep it from piling up against tree trunks.
how much does a bale of pine straw cover?
LSU AgCenter says a 25-pound, 3-cubic-foot bale covers about 50 square feet at a depth of 3 inches. Bales sold in Louisiana weigh 25 to 51 pounds and hold 3 to 6 cubic feet, so check the size. When you are only topping up an inch, one bale goes about three times as far.
how long does pine straw last?
Pine straw breaks down gradually, which is how it adds organic matter to the soil. Because of that, LSU AgCenter suggests refreshing it once or twice a year with about an inch of new straw. Under Covington pines, needles that drop on their own can top up beds between those refreshes.
how to keep weeds out of flower beds?
Cover the soil with mulch. LSU AgCenter explains that most weed seeds need light to sprout, so mulch that blocks light stops them, and it rates pine straw as an excellent mulch that cuts down on weeding. Refresh it once or twice a year with about an inch of new straw, which needles from Covington pines can help supply.
how high should you mow grass in shade?
Higher than you would in full sun. LSU AgCenter advises mowing shaded grass higher, 3 to 3 1/2 inches for St. Augustine, feeding it less, and watering more, because tree roots compete for moisture. Under Covington oaks and pines, the taller cut helps the turf hold on, and the darkest spots may do better as mulch.
does standing water in yard attract mosquitoes?
Yes. LSU AgCenter warns that standing water can start producing mosquitoes within three to five days, so pooled water in a Covington yard is worth fixing quickly. It suggests filling holes and low spots with soil or sand, or digging a shallow channel so water flows away, and persistent pooling may call for a proper drainage fix.
what parish is covington la in?
Covington is in St. Tammany Parish and serves as the parish seat, a role it took on after being laid out in 1813 on the east bank of the Bogue Falaya and chartered by Louisiana in 1816. The 2020 Census counted 11,564 people living in the city.
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