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Kenner, Jefferson Parish
Kenner Lawn Care Services
At Big Easy Lawn Care, we look after lawns for Kenner homes and businesses, from steady mowing and edging to yard cleanups, new beds, and outdoor living builds. Most of Kenner sits at or below sea level, so we plan every visit around soggy low spots, quick summer growth, and the type of grass in your yard.
What You Get
What Is Included in Lawn Care in Kenner, LA?
Lawn care in Kenner, LA from our team includes a free consultation with a no-obligation quote, a fully insured lawn professional on the job, and a satisfaction guarantee. Homes and commercial sites can book a single visit or a standing program, then track visits and pay online from a phone or browser.
Fully Insured Work
Your yard is handled by a fully insured lawn professional, which protects your property while the work is underway.
Your Choice of Schedule
Book one-time mowing and weed-eating to catch up, or move to an ongoing maintenance program that keeps pace with the season.
Residential and Commercial
Single-family yards, rental houses, and business frontage all qualify, with the plan sized to the lot in front of us.
Online Account Access
Check upcoming service, settle invoices online, and add an extra visit from your phone or web browser at any hour.
Backed by a Guarantee
Our satisfaction guarantee covers every visit, so if something was missed, let us know and we will come back to fix it.
Why People Call
Why Do Kenner Homeowners Call a Lawn Care Company?
Kenner homeowners call a lawn care company when the yard stops fitting around work and family. Grass climbs fast through the warm months, low corners stay wet after storms, and fence lines and beds fill with weeds, so a few missed weekends can turn routine mowing into a full cleanup.
- Grass Growing Faster Than You Can Cut
- Soggy Corners After Heavy Rain
- Ruts Where the Ground Stays Wet
- Brown Patches in Summer
- Weeds Along the Back Fence
- Overgrown Shrubs by the Windows
- Limbs Down After a Storm
- An Empty House Between Leases
- A House Going on the Market
- Long Workweeks and Travel
Our Services
What Lawn and Landscaping Services Are Offered in Kenner?
Kenner properties can book three groups of lawn and landscaping services from us. Lawn and yard maintenance covers mowing, trimming, mulching, weed cutting, pressure washing, and hauling; landscaping covers new builds and restoration; and outdoor living covers pergolas, decks, and outdoor kitchens. Every job starts with a free estimate.
Lawn & Yard Maintenance
Routine care that keeps a Kenner lawn cut, edged, and clear of clutter from spring through fall.
- Grass or Lawn Cutting
- Lawn Trimming
- Lawn Mulching
- Weed Cutting
- Pressure Washing
- Clean Up and Hauling
Landscaping
Planting, bed work, drainage, and repairs for yards that need reshaping rather than another trim.
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Outdoor Living
Decks, covered seating, and outdoor kitchens that turn a suburban backyard into usable space.
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Signs to Watch
When Should You Call a Lawn Service in Kenner?
Call a lawn service in Kenner when yellow-brown patches keep spreading through a sunny lawn, when one part of the yard stays soft and wet days after a storm, or when every mowing now takes off far more than a third of the blade. Each problem grows faster in warm weather.
Spreading Yellow-Brown Patches
LSU AgCenter notes that southern chinch bugs favor full sun, thick thatch, and hot, dry weather, and their feeding leaves patches that can merge into one dead area.
Ground That Stays Soft
A spot that squishes underfoot long after the rain stops is a drainage question, not a mowing one. Cutting it while wet leaves ruts and tears the turf.
A Lawn Past Its Height
Taking off more than a third of the blade at once stresses the grass. When the lawn is that far ahead, it needs to come down over more than one cut.
Local Conditions
How Is Lawn Care Different in Kenner, LA?
Lawn care in Kenner, LA is different because the ground is low and the housing is mostly suburban, with detached homes on their own lots. Water can sit in low spots after heavy rain, so we look at drainage, mow when the ground allows, and keep clippings out of the street drains.
- Much of the city sits low.The City of Kenner says most of Jefferson Parish and Kenner lie at or below sea level, so stormwater is moved by canals and pumping stations.
- Clear drains protect the yard.The city asks residents to keep catch basins clean, because clear basins let water drain from yards and streets.
- A suburban housing stock.Census figures place the median Kenner home's build year at 1978, and about 62 percent of housing units are single-family detached homes (ACS 2020 to 2024).
- Farmland turned neighborhoods.City history traces the end of Kenner's "Green Gold" truck farming period to residential development in the 1950s.
Why a Local Team
Why Choose a Local Lawn Care Company for Your Kenner Yard?
A local lawn care company for your Kenner yard means quotes based on a real visit, work done by an insured professional, and a guarantee you can hold us to. We are locally owned and based in New Orleans, so the same metro weather that slows your yard shapes our week too.
Owned Close to Home
We are a locally owned business, run from our office at 3436 Magazine Street in New Orleans.
Free, No-Pressure Quotes
The consultation costs nothing, and the quote carries no obligation to book.
Covered and Accountable
Fully insured lawn professionals and a satisfaction guarantee stand behind each visit.
Flexible Booking
Start with one visit, switch to a program later, and adjust it online as the seasons change.
How It Works
What Are the Steps to Start Lawn Service in Kenner?
Starting lawn service in Kenner takes three steps. You request a free consultation and we walk the yard to write a no-obligation quote, a fully insured lawn professional completes the agreed work, and then you handle future visits, add-ons, and payments online from your phone or web browser.
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Request and Review
Tell us what the yard needs, and we visit to check the turf, low spots, beds, and gate access before quoting.
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Service Day
Your insured lawn professional carries out the agreed scope and clears clippings off drives, walks, and curbs.
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Adjust as You Go
Use your online account to pay, change frequency, or book an extra visit after a wet stretch.
Before You Call
What Should Kenner Homeowners Know Before Booking Yard Care?
Before booking yard care, Kenner homeowners should know which grass they have, where water collects after a storm, and how often they want the lawn cut. With those three answers in hand, the free consultation goes faster and the quote matches the work the yard really needs.
Know Your Grass
St. Augustine, centipede, and zoysia are cut at different heights, so knowing which one you have helps set the mower and the schedule.
Map the Wet Spots
Point out where puddles linger. A lasting low spot may call for yard drainage work or a lawn restoration instead of more mowing.
Pick a Rhythm
Decide between a single catch-up visit and a weekly or bi-weekly program during the peak growing season.
Explore More
Where Else Do We Offer Lawn Care Near Kenner?
Near Kenner, we offer the same lawn care in Metairie, Harahan, River Ridge, New Orleans, and Gretna, and across the lake in Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, and Abita Springs. Our service pages explain grass cutting, trimming, weed cutting, and mulching in detail, so you know what to expect before you book.
The City
About Kenner
Kenner is a Jefferson Parish city with its own council, reaching from the Mississippi River to Lake Pontchartrain.
Mapped in 1855
Kenner was mapped in 1855 on plantation land held by the Kenner family. The town was incorporated on April 1, 1873.
Village to City
Kenner was incorporated again as a village in 1913 and classified a city in 1952. Its council has five district seats and two at large seats.
Population and Land
The 2020 Census counted 66,448 residents on 14.88 square miles of land. A 2025 estimate puts the population at 65,136.
Around Town
Things To Do
Kenner's outings cluster at its two edges, historic Rivertown by the river and Laketown on the lake.
Rivertown
Historic Rivertown holds the Planetarium and MegaDome and the Rivertown Theaters. Heritage Park hosts concerts, and La Salle's Landing looks out over the Mississippi.
Laketown
Laketown covers 30 acres on Lake Pontchartrain. Families picnic and fish there, and Coconut Beach has 22 sand volleyball courts.
Veterans Park and Festivals
Aircraft are on display at Veterans Park. Kenner also hosts the Italian Heritage Festival, and the Pontchartrain Center serves as the city's convention center.
Service Area
Nearby Suburbs
Kenner is the westernmost of our south shore cities, with Jefferson Parish neighbors to the east.
Metairie
Metairie borders Kenner to the east, and both belong to Jefferson Parish. JP Transit's E1 and E2 routes carry riders between them.
River Ridge
River Ridge is an unincorporated East Bank community in Jefferson Parish. The E3 bus connects it with Kenner along Jefferson Highway, stopping at Little Farms Avenue.
Harahan
Harahan is a small city on the Mississippi River in Jefferson Parish. The E3 Jefferson Highway bus runs from Kenner through Harahan, stopping at its City Hall.
Did You Know
Interesting and Fun Facts
Kenner's story runs from burnt canes and plantations to a famous prizefight and a space station prototype.
Cannes Brulee
French maps marked this stretch of the river as Cannes Brulee, meaning burnt canes. The name stayed in use from 1708 to 1819.
A Title Fight in 1870
Kenner hosted the first world heavyweight title fight in 1870. Boxer statues at La Salle's Landing recall the bout.
From Farms to Flights
Italian and German families once grew vegetables in Kenner's Green Gold fields. The city was chosen as the airport site in 1940, and its population tripled in the 1950s.
Space on Display
Kenner is home to a space station prototype. Visitors can also touch a meteorite about 4 billion years old.
Getting Around
Public Transportation
JP Transit, the Jefferson Parish bus system, carries Kenner riders across the East Bank.
Five Bus Routes
The E1 Veterans Airport, E2 Airline Drive, E3 Jefferson Highway, E9 Williams Boulevard and E201 Kenner Loop routes serve Kenner. One stop is at the airport.
A Split Loop
In July 2026 the old Kenner Loop became two routes, the E201 Kenner Loop and a new E9 Williams route. The split cut waits to about 40 minutes.
On Demand and Passes
Moving Kenner offers on demand rides around the city, and a Regional Ride Pass carries over to RTA. Riders can track buses in real time and buy youth passes in Le Pass.
FAQ
What Do Kenner, LA Lawn Owners Want to Know?
Kenner, LA lawn owners usually want to know which mowing mistakes to avoid, what monthly service involves, who fixes a yard that holds water, and how to deal with chinch bugs and brown patch. Others ask about centipede and zoysia, two grasses common in Louisiana lawns.
what are common lawn care mistakes to avoid?
LSU AgCenter guidance points to a few repeat mistakes: cutting off more than one-third of the leaf blade in one mowing, and feeding high-nitrogen fertilizer in fall, which pushes lush growth that is more prone to cold injury. On low Kenner lots, mowing soggy ground is another, because it leaves ruts in the turf.
how much is lawn service per month?
A monthly figure depends on how often the lawn is cut, the size of the lot, and whether trimming, weed cutting, mulching, or hauling are part of the plan. For a Kenner property, the reliable number comes after we see the yard, which is why every quote starts with a free, no-obligation consultation.
who to call for drainage problems in yard?
For water that collects in the yard itself, call a landscaping company that handles drainage, which is part of our landscaping work. Most of Kenner lies at or below sea level, and the city asks residents to keep catch basins clean so water can drain from yards and streets.
what are chinch bugs?
Southern chinch bugs are small lawn insects, about the size of an ant, with black bodies and white wings that form an X. LSU AgCenter says they mainly attack St. Augustine grass, sucking sap from stems and stolons until patches turn yellow-brown, most often during hot, dry weather in mid- to late summer.
how to treat brown patch fungus?
LSU AgCenter now calls the disease large patch on warm-season grasses and recommends at least two fungicide applications when it is present, in mid- to late September and again in mid- to late October. It starts where trees, shrubs, and fences slow drying, so improving airflow in fenced Kenner backyards helps too.
what is centipede grass?
Centipede grass is a warm-season turfgrass grown widely in Louisiana for its low maintenance needs. LSU AgCenter describes it as medium textured, with sharply creased, bright green leaves that spread by aboveground stems called stolons. It performs best in full sun, prefers acidic soil, and is mowed at 1 to 2 inches.
does zoysia grass grow in shade?
Zoysia handles partial shade fairly well, and LSU AgCenter ranks it second only to St. Augustine among warm-season grasses for shade tolerance, rating it medium to excellent by variety. Most turfgrasses still need four to six hours of full sun, so in shaded Kenner yards, mowing slightly higher helps.
when to fertilize centipede grass?
LSU AgCenter advises feeding centipede grass from midspring to midsummer, with no more than 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per year. Too much fertilizer is a common problem with this grass, so a soil test before you buy anything is the best first step for a Kenner lawn.
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