New Orleans, Louisiana

Lawn Care in New Orleans, Louisiana

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New Orleans Lawn Care Calendar

Climate-specific timing for New Orleans, LA (Warm-Season Southernzone). Use this as a baseline — adjust by 1-2 weeks based on the current season's weather.

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Mow season
Pre-emergent
Fertilize
Aeration
Overseeding
not applicable
Dormancy
Mow season
Pre-emergent crabgrass
Fertilization application
Aeration
Overseeding
Dormancy
Predominant grass types
Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, Centipede
Mow season
Late March through November
Pre-emergent crabgrass
Mid-February to early March — apply before Bermuda starts greening up
Aeration window
Late May through June — warm-season grasses tolerate aeration best during active growth
Overseeding
Not typically recommended in the Southeast — Bermuda recovers fastest from natural reseeding. Some operators overseed dormant Bermuda with perennial ryegrass for green winter color.
Dormancy
Late November through March — Bermuda goes brown, Zoysia turns tan, St. Augustine slows but holds semi-green color

Fertilization schedule

  1. 1.Late March: spring greenup as turf breaks dormancy
  2. 2.June: peak-season growth feed
  3. 3.August: late-summer maintenance feed
  4. 4.October: optional pre-dormancy feed (skip if first frost is within 4 weeks)

Warm-season grasses love heat and tolerate full sun. Mow Bermuda short (1-2 inches), Zoysia and St. Augustine taller (2-3 inches). Brown patch fungus and chinch bugs are the main pest pressures in humid summer months.

Lawn Care Considerations in New Orleans

Southern lawns face armyworms in late summer (especially after wet stretches), brown patch fungus through humid June-September, and chinch bugs in St. Augustine. Most Southern states have nutrient management rules limiting phosphorus and timing summer nitrogen applications. Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine dominate because they thrive in heat and humidity while tolerating year-round insect pressure.

Mow frequency
Once a week during active growth (late April through October). Bermuda grows fastest — may need two cuts per week during peak summer.
Mow height
Bermuda: 1 to 2 inches. Zoysia: 1.5 to 2.5 inches. St. Augustine: 3 to 4 inches (taller shades roots and crowds out weeds). Centipede: 1.5 to 2 inches.
Water needs
1 to 1.5 inches per week during active growth. Less in spring and fall when temperatures are mild.
Irrigation
Recommended in most of the Southeast for consistent green color through summer. St. Augustine lawns especially benefit from supplemental irrigation.

Lawn Care FAQs for New Orleans

Common questions homeowners ask about lawn care in New Orleans.

When does mowing season start in New Orleans, LA?
Late March through November
How often should I mow my lawn in New Orleans?
Once a week during active growth (late April through October). Bermuda grows fastest — may need two cuts per week during peak summer.
What is the best mowing height for a lawn in New Orleans?
Bermuda: 1 to 2 inches. Zoysia: 1.5 to 2.5 inches. St. Augustine: 3 to 4 inches (taller shades roots and crowds out weeds). Centipede: 1.5 to 2 inches.
When should I apply pre-emergent crabgrass control in New Orleans?
Mid-February to early March — apply before Bermuda starts greening up
When is the best time to aerate a lawn in New Orleans?
Late May through June — warm-season grasses tolerate aeration best during active growth
When should I overseed my lawn in New Orleans?
Not typically recommended in the Southeast — Bermuda recovers fastest from natural reseeding. Some operators overseed dormant Bermuda with perennial ryegrass for green winter color.
How much water does a lawn in New Orleans need?
1 to 1.5 inches per week during active growth. Less in spring and fall when temperatures are mild.
Do I need a sprinkler system for a lawn in New Orleans?
Recommended in most of the Southeast for consistent green color through summer. St. Augustine lawns especially benefit from supplemental irrigation.
What grass types are common in New Orleans, Louisiana?
Bermuda, Zoysia, St. Augustine, Centipede. Warm-season grasses love heat and tolerate full sun. Mow Bermuda short (1-2 inches), Zoysia and St. Augustine taller (2-3 inches). Brown patch fungus and chinch bugs are the main pest pressures in humid summer months.
What pests, diseases, and local regulations affect lawns in New Orleans?
Southern lawns face armyworms in late summer (especially after wet stretches), brown patch fungus through humid June-September, and chinch bugs in St. Augustine. Most Southern states have nutrient management rules limiting phosphorus and timing summer nitrogen applications. Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine dominate because they thrive in heat and humidity while tolerating year-round insect pressure.

Find a Lawn Care Pro in New Orleans

25 businesses listed
Free public directory of lawn care businesses in New Orleans. Listings are sourced from public business data — being listed here does not mean a business uses Lawnager software. Verified business owners can claim their listing to edit contact info and services.
Clean Cut Landscape Co
5.0 (285)
38 W 27th St, Kenner, LA 70062, USA
Cutting Edge Lawn Care
5.0 (108)
6008 Boutall St, Metairie, LA 70003, USA
Nickys Nice Plants LLC
5.0 (41)
5553 Rosemary Pl, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
Lawn Love - New Orleans
5.0 (34)
10101 Boulevard Way, New Orleans, LA 70127, USA
Garden Gaze
5.0 (14)
1305 St Anthony St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
The GroundsMen
5.0 (9)
1740 Shirley Dr #1, New Orleans, LA 70114, USA
Luis lawn care LLC
5.0 (3)
742 Lang St, New Orleans, LA 70131, USA
Lawn Stars NOLA
5.0 (1)
4459 Spain St, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA
Krewe De Grass Landscaping and Lawn Service
5.0 (1)
2326 Bienville St Office 3, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Audubon Lawn Care, LLC
5.0 (1)
7432 Maple St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
Gordon's Lawn & Landscape
4.9 (238)
420 Hollandey St, Kenner, LA 70062, USA
LGD Lawn and Landscape
4.9 (160)
5534 Canal Blvd Suite 4, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
Landscape Orleans LLC
4.9 (140)
1401 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001, USA
Nolagreen Landscaping, LLC
4.9 (112)
118 Brooklyn Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121, USA
Louisiana Lawn Management
4.9 (79)
101 Row 3, Lafayette, LA 70508, USA
Goodwin Lawncare and Landscaping
4.8 (31)
3601 Post Oak Ave, New Orleans, LA 70131, USA
U.S. Lawns - New Orleans
4.8 (16)
2628 Lexington Ave, Kenner, LA 70062, USA
Exterior Designs, Inc.
4.7 (15)
Octavia St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Grass kickers Nola LLC
4.6 (125)
2407 Greenwood St, Kenner, LA 70062, USA
Jesus saves lawn care LLC Steven lecompte
4.4 (66)
4513 St Anthony Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA
LawnStarter Lawn Care Service
4.2 (308)
3018 Bienville St #5402, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Absolute Landscaping
4.1 (83)
239 S Norman C. Francis Pkwy B, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Vista Landscaping
4.0 (15)
5590 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124, USA
Jake's Lawn Care Service's
2518 S Derbigny St, New Orleans, LA 70125, USA
J & L Lawn Service
9119 Dixon St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
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