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Metairie, Jefferson Parish
Metairie Lawn Care Services
At Big Easy Lawn Care, we provide lawn service in Metairie for homes and businesses, from routine mowing and edging to cleanups, landscaping, and outdoor living builds. We plan each visit around closely spaced suburban lots, decades-old plantings, and the soggy ground a heavy Gulf rain can leave behind.
What You Get
What Does a Lawn Service Visit in Metairie Include?
A lawn service visit in Metairie starts with a free consultation and a no-obligation quote, and then the work itself is done by a fully insured lawn professional and backed by our satisfaction guarantee. Homeowners and commercial properties can book one visit or a standing program, and every account is handled online.
A Fully Insured Professional
The person mowing your Metairie yard is a fully insured lawn professional, which protects you and your property.
A Single Cut or a Standing Plan
Book a one-time mow and weed-eat after a busy month, or set up ongoing maintenance with regular yard cleanups.
Houses and Commercial Grounds
We look after residential lawns and business properties alike, from a corner lot to the grounds around an office.
Online Account Access
Check upcoming visits, pay your invoice, and order extra service from any phone or web browser.
Work We Stand Behind
Our satisfaction guarantee means that if a missed edge or a skipped bed leaves you unhappy, we will make it right.
Why People Call
Why Do Metairie Homeowners Book a Lawn Service?
Metairie homeowners book a lawn service because warm-season grass keeps growing through a long, wet season while work and family fill the week. Low spots stay soggy after storms, mature trees drop leaves into beds, and every driveway and fence line needs edging each time the grass is cut.
- Soggy Ground After Storms
- Low Spots That Hold Water
- Grass Creeping Over the Driveway
- Overgrown Back Fence Lines
- Leaves Smothering Flower Beds
- Weeds Moving Into the Lawn
- Fire Ant Mounds in the Grass
- Mushrooms After a Rainy Week
- A Rental Between Tenants
- Listing the House Soon
Our Services
What Kinds of Lawn and Landscaping Work Do We Do in Metairie?
In Metairie, we do three kinds of lawn and landscaping work: lawn and yard maintenance, such as mowing, trimming, weed cutting, and hauling; landscaping, including new installs, restoration, and drainage work; and outdoor living projects like pergolas and decks. Any of them can begin with a free on-site estimate.
Lawn & Yard Maintenance
Routine mowing, edging, and cleanup that keeps a Metairie lawn neat through the growing season.
- Grass or Lawn Cutting
- Lawn Trimming
- Lawn Mulching
- Weed Cutting
- Pressure Washing
- Clean Up and Hauling
Landscaping
Bed installs, restoration, and drainage fixes for yards that have outgrown simple upkeep.
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Outdoor Living
Pergolas, decks, and outdoor kitchens that turn a backyard into usable, shaded space.
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Signs to Watch
What Do Soggy Spots and Mushrooms Say About Your Metairie Lawn?
Soggy spots and mushrooms say your Metairie lawn has a problem below the grass blades. Water that sits in the same low spots for days after a storm, turf that feels spongy underfoot, and mushroom rings that keep coming back are each easier to correct before summer heat adds stress.
Puddles That Linger
Low areas that stay wet long after rain leave roots short of air. We look at grading and drainage before treating the grass itself.
A Spongy Feel Underfoot
A soft, springy lawn often means thatch has built up. LSU AgCenter notes St. Augustine thatch may need vertical mowing in late spring to summer.
Mushroom Rings After Rain
LSU AgCenter ties mushroom rings to wet, humid weather and heavy thatch. Raking the caps helps, while aeration and deeper, less frequent watering address the cause.
Local Conditions
What Makes Lawn Care in Metairie Different?
Lawn care in Metairie differs because most yards surround detached homes built decades ago, set close together on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Older plantings, tight lot lines, and ground that has been slowly settling mean a crew has to read drainage and shade as closely as grass height.
- Most homes stand on their own lots.The Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 survey counts 61.2 percent of Metairie housing units as single-family detached homes.
- Much of the housing dates from 1960 to 1979.Those two decades account for about 49 percent of homes, which means many yards have had decades to grow in.
- The ground is settling.NASA radar measurements from 2009 to 2012 found notable subsidence in Metairie, which researchers linked to water levels in the Mississippi.
- Unincorporated, inside Jefferson Parish.Metairie is a census designated place with no city government of its own, and it is the parish's largest community.
Why a Local Team
Does a Local Lawn Service Make a Difference in Metairie?
Yes, because a local lawn service near Metairie means your yard is cared for by a locally owned company whose office sits on Magazine Street in New Orleans. You get a free on-site consultation, an insured professional on each visit, a satisfaction guarantee, and online scheduling that adapts when storms change the week.
Locally Owned
We are a locally owned business based at 3436 Magazine Street, Suite 414-I, in New Orleans.
Quotes Based on Your Lot
We price the work after a free look at the property, so the quote matches the yard in front of us.
Covered and Guaranteed
Insured professionals handle every job, and our satisfaction guarantee backs the finished result.
Flexible Scheduling
Reserve an extra visit after a storm from your online account, and pay for it there too.
How It Works
What Happens After You Request Lawn Service in Metairie?
After you request lawn service in Metairie, three stages follow: a free consultation on the property that ends with a no-obligation quote, the scheduled work carried out by a fully insured lawn professional, and ongoing account management online, where you can pay, view visits, and request more service whenever the yard needs it.
- 1
See the Lot in Person
We note the grass, the shade, any wet spots, the beds, and gate access, then send a written quote.
- 2
Handle the Agreed Work
Your insured lawn professional mows, trims, and cleans up exactly what the quote covers.
- 3
Stay Ahead of the Season
Manage visits and payments online, and book extra help when rain or travel gets in the way.
Before You Call
What Questions Should Metairie Homeowners Answer Before Lawn Service Starts?
Before lawn service starts, Metairie homeowners should answer three questions: how often they want visits, which problems matter beyond mowing, and what a crew needs to know to reach the yard. Settling those points first gives you a quote that fits the property and a first visit without surprises.
How Often We Visit
We generally recommend weekly or bi-weekly service during peak growing seasons, though a single cleanup is always an option.
Problems Beyond Mowing
Point out wet corners, bare patches, or tired beds, since they may call for drainage work or new landscape building.
Gates, Pets, and Parking
Let us know about locked gates, dogs, narrow side yards, and whether a trailer can park out front.
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Can Our Metairie Lawn Crew Also Serve Nearby Cities?
Yes. Beyond Metairie, we offer the full range of lawn maintenance, weed cutting, and landscaping, and the same team covers the neighboring cities. Our service area includes New Orleans, Kenner, Harahan, River Ridge, and Gretna, plus Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, and Abita Springs across the lake.
The Community
About Metairie
Metairie spreads across the East Bank between New Orleans and Kenner, on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain.
The Parish's Largest Community
No community in Jefferson Parish is larger than Metairie. Gretna, across the river, holds the parish seat.
An Unincorporated Community
Metairie has no city government of its own. The Census Bureau counts it as a census designated place rather than a city.
Population and Land
Census counts put Metairie at 138,481 people in 2010 and 143,507 in 2020. The 2020 count measured 23.26 square miles of land.
Around Town
Things To Do
Days out in Metairie center on a large parish park, the Bucktown lakefront and its shopping centers.
Lafreniere Park
Lafreniere Park spreads over 155 acres with a 2 mile jogging trail, an 18 hole disc golf course and a carousel. Egrets, ibis and other birds gather around its 20 acre lagoon.
Bucktown
Bucktown began as a fishing village on the lakefront. Locals still head there for seafood and for sunsets seen from the Bucktown boardwalk.
Shopping and Carnival
Lakeside Shopping Center is the region's highest grossing shopping center, just off Veterans Memorial Boulevard. During Carnival, families turn out for Family Gras.
Service Area
Nearby Suburbs
Metairie sits near the middle of our service area, with neighbors on every side.
New Orleans
New Orleans lies just east of Metairie, across the line from Jefferson Parish into Orleans Parish. The JP Transit E1 route meets RTA service at City Park Avenue.
Kenner
Kenner is Metairie's neighbor to the west and a city of its own in Jefferson Parish. It stretches from Rivertown on the Mississippi River to Laketown on the lake.
Mandeville
The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway links Metairie with Mandeville on the Northshore. Its second span, finished in 1969, runs 23.87 miles and is the longest continuous bridge over water.
Did You Know
Interesting and Fun Facts
A few things worth knowing about Metairie, from its name to the famous names tied to it.
Named for Sharecropping
Metairie takes its name from a French term for a small tenant farm that paid its landlord with a share of the crop. Many early settlers farmed this way.
A President's Parish
Jefferson Parish is named for Thomas Jefferson. The parish was created in 1825.
Famous Names
Mahalia Jackson is buried in Metairie. The New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans both keep their headquarters here.
Getting Around
Public Transportation
Jefferson Parish Transit, once known as JeT, carries Metairie riders on its East Bank bus routes.
Four Bus Routes
The E1 Veterans Airport, E2 Airline Drive, E5 Causeway and E8 Elmwood routes all cross Metairie. Several connect with New Orleans service.
Move Metairie
The Move Metairie zone offers on demand rides booked through Lyft. MITS paratransit service is available as well.
Fares and Evacuation
Fares can be paid in the RTA Le Pass app. During a mandatory hurricane evacuation, JP Transit switches to evacuation routes and collects no fares.
FAQ
Which Lawn Care Questions Come Up Most in Metairie?
The lawn care questions that come up most in Metairie are about when to fertilize, aerate, and dethatch, how to handle mushrooms, fire ants, and weeds, and whether a thin lawn can be overseeded. One more is about the community itself. Our answers draw on LSU AgCenter guidance for south Louisiana lawns.
when to fertilize lawn?
In south Louisiana, LSU AgCenter says fertilizing warm-season lawns should begin in mid-April, once the grass is actively growing, because feeding earlier can encourage weeds and large patch disease. For St. Augustine in Metairie, LSU suggests a second feeding in June, and a soil test first shows what the yard actually needs.
when should you aerate your lawn?
Aerate while the grass is actively growing so it recovers quickly. LSU AgCenter calls spring a good time and suggests aerating once per growing season or as compaction requires. Use a hollow-tine machine that pulls cores, because solid tines do little for compacted Metairie soil and can make a hardpan worse.
why are mushrooms growing in my yard?
Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungi living in the soil, and LSU AgCenter notes that wet, humid weather favors them, which is why they appear after a rainy Metairie week. The fungi behind fairy rings also thrive in heavy thatch. Rake the caps away, then aerate and water deeply but less often.
when to dethatch lawn?
Dethatch a warm-season lawn in late spring or early summer, while it is growing fast enough to recover; LSU AgCenter says St. Augustine thatch may need to be reduced by vertical mowing during that window. Excess thatch makes turf spongy, binds nutrients, and harbors pests, so a Metairie lawn that feels soft underfoot is worth checking.
how to get rid of ants in yard?
For fire ants, LSU AgCenter recommends a two-step approach: broadcast a bait across the yard with a seed spreader when temperatures run between 75 and 95 degrees, then spray mounds as they appear. Skip treatment when rain is coming or the soil is saturated, which is common in Metairie, and repeat the program in fall.
when to overseed lawn?
If your Metairie lawn is St. Augustine, it cannot be overseeded, because LSU AgCenter notes that no commercial seed for this grass is available in Louisiana. Thin areas are repaired with sod or with plugs planted about a foot apart, after fixing whatever caused the thinning, such as shade or standing water.
how to get rid of weeds in grass?
To get rid of weeds in a south Louisiana lawn, start early: LSU AgCenter advises applying a preemergence herbicide in late January or early February, before soil temperatures stay at 55 degrees for several days in a row, and following the label exactly. Because winter weather varies, LSU also suggests watching local conditions to time it in Metairie.
what parish is metairie in?
Metairie is in Jefferson Parish, where it is the largest community. It sits on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain between New Orleans and Kenner, and as a census designated place it has no city government of its own. We provide lawn care across Metairie and the rest of our service area.
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