Landscape Restoration Services in New Orleans

Start by picking up debris and marking anything worth keeping, then cut tall grass down in stages rather than all at once, removing no more than a third of the blade per cut. Trim back overgrown shrubs and weeds along fences and beds, and haul the material away so the lawn underneath can recover.

Work from the outside in. Clear leaves, twigs, and dead plant material first, then judge what is still alive: the grass type, the extent of weeds and bare patches, and any shrubs worth saving. Once you can see the ground, fix drainage and compaction before repairing the lawn and replacing plants.

Begin with a soil test to check pH and nutrient levels, then fix the cause of the damage, such as compaction, poor drainage, or deep shade. LSU AgCenter notes that spots under 2 feet across usually fill in once the surrounding grass grows better, so new sod or seed is only needed where the turf cannot recover.

Identify the weeds first, because the right treatment depends on the type. Then thicken the turf with proper mowing, watering, and feeding, since a dense lawn crowds weeds out. In the New Orleans area, LSU AgCenter advises crabgrass preemergence control as early as late January.

You need a soil test to show pH and nutrient needs, the right grass for the sun or shade the yard gets, a sharp mower set to the correct height, and a plan for water. For bare areas, you also need sod or seed, plus a few weeks of close watering while new grass roots.

For new sod, LSU AgCenter advises watering three times a day for five to 10 minutes during the first couple of weeks, then every other day, then a couple of times a week. Keep off the new lawn for the first two weeks, and wait until it reaches at least 3 inches before mowing.

Start with what wore the landscape down. Walk the yard after a heavy rain to see where water stands, test the soil, and note which areas get shade or heavy foot traffic. Fixing drainage and soil first means the lawn and plants you restore afterward have conditions they can actually survive in.

The cost to restore a lawn in New Orleans depends on the size of the area, how much damage there is, and whether the turf can be repaired or needs new grass. The most accurate number comes from a free on-site estimate, which we provide with no obligation and a clear schedule.