With the right plants, prep, and design, your front yard can look sharp all summer long — even in 90°+ heat.

At Cultivate, we know what works and what fries in the Louisiana sun. Here’s how to keep your front yard looking fresh through June and beyond.

Bought a new home, but your sod looks like it’s losing a battle with gravity?
Yeah, we see it all the time. Builders throw down sod to make things “look done,” but the result is often a lumpy, soggy, or dead lawn just weeks after move-in.

At Cultivate, we specialize in fixing poorly installed sod in brand-new homes across South Louisiana — from Covington and Mandeville to Slidell and Madisonville. We don’t just patch the problem — we rebuild the foundation so your lawn actually lasts.

Pruning Tips for Shrubs in Summer: What to Cut, What to Leave Alone in South Louisiana.

June in South Louisiana brings sunshine, sweltering temps, and unpredictable rainfall. It’s the month where your lawn either starts to thrive… or slide into stress.

At Cultivate, we help homeowners in St. Tammany keep their lawns lush, green, and ready for every backyard barbecue.
Here’s your no-fluff, boots-on-the-ground checklist to keep your lawn looking great all month long.

Summer in South Louisiana is no joke. Between the blazing sun, thick humidity, and the occasional two-week drought, it’s easy for lawns to go from lush to lifeless fast.

So how do you keep your lawn green without wasting water (or blowing up your water bill)?
It starts with smart irrigation.

At Cultivate maintain irrigation systems across St. Tammany that actually work with our climate—not against it. Here's what every homeowner needs to know to stay ahead of the heat.

Hiring a lawn care company sounds easy—until your grass is dead, your beds are full of weeds, and you can’t get the crew to answer the phone.
That’s why we always tell Northshore homeowners: Ask the right questions before you sign the dotted line. Because once you hand over your yard, you’re also handing over your peace of mind.

Whether you live in Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, or anywhere in between, here are five essential questions to ask before hiring a lawn care company.

Is your lawn looking thin, patchy, or just plain tired? You’re not alone. Between South Louisiana’s humid summers, heavy rains, and occasional cold snaps, grass can take a beating—especially in Covington, Mandeville, and surrounding areas.

When it comes to lawn recovery, most homeowners ask us the same question:
Should I overseed or go all-in with sod?


Here’s the truth: both have their place, but what’s “best” depends on your lawn’s condition, your timeline, and your budget.

Let’s break it down.

If your lawn has patches of wiry green vines with tiny white flowers that seem to spread no matter how often you mow—you’ve met Virginia buttonweed. This aggressive weed is one of the toughest invaders in South Louisiana yards, and it won’t go down without a fight.

If you’ve noticed sticky leaves, stunted growth, or black sooty mold on your plants—you might be dealing with scale insects. These tiny, sap-sucking pests are common across South Louisiana, especially in warm, humid climates like ours in Covington, Mandeville, and Slidell.

At Cultivate, we’ve seen scale infest everything from hollies and camellias to crepe myrtles and citrus trees. The good news? With the right diagnosis and treatment, your plants can bounce back.

Encore Azalea Installation in Covington, La.

As the summer heat approaches in St. Tammany, it’s time to wake your irrigation system up from winter mode. Whether you’ve got a basic sprinkler setup or a professionally installed irrigation system, early spring is prime time to ensure everything is working efficiently before the heat hits—and the water bills spike.