5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Lawn Care Company in South Louisiana

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.

1. Are You Licensed and Insured in Louisiana?

If they’re not, run.
A reputable lawn care provider should carry both general liability insurance and Louisiana-issued commercial pesticide licenses (if they apply chemicals). This protects you, your property, and their employees.

Why it matters:

If someone gets injured on your property, you’re not liable

If they misapply weed killer and kill your lawn, you’re not stuck footing the bill

You can trust they know local laws and environmental rules

2. What Services Are Included—and What’s Extra?

Some companies will promise the moon, then charge for every little thing: weed control, edging, bed cleanup, fertilization, irrigation checks—suddenly you're paying triple.
 Ask for a full list of what's included in their standard lawn care program.

Bonus Tip:

Look for seasonal care—not just mowing. The best programs include Fungicide before the rainy season, pre-emergent treatments, fertilization, and weed control tailored for Louisiana’s climate.

3. Do You Customize Your Plans Based on My Yard?

Cookie-cutter plans don’t work in South Louisiana. Your lawn might have:

Full sun in front, heavy shade in back

Wet areas that stay soggy after every rain

St. Augustine in one zone, centipede in another

A good company will walk your property, take notes, and build a tailored plan that matches your turf type, soil, shade, and drainage.

At Cultivate, we always:

Start with a site visit

Ask about your goals (low-maintenance, greenest yard, etc.)

Diagnose any current problems

Give clear timelines for improvement

4. Can You Show Me Results from Local Yards Like Mine?

A confident lawn care company should be able to say:

"Here’s a lawn in Mandeville we turned around in 8 weeks."
"Here’s a before-and-after from Covington where we beat chinch bugs."

Look for photos, reviews, or even a drive-by reference.

Green Flag:

If they’ve got real results from nearby homes, they know how to handle Northshore conditions like heat, humidity, soil pH, and pests.

5. What’s Your Communication Like?

This is where most companies fail.

Do they:

Respond quickly to texts or emails?

Send reminders before service days?

Keep you updated on lawn progress or issues?

If communication is flaky now, expect problems down the line.

Cultivate Promise:

You’ll never be left wondering what’s happening. We show up, follow up, and stay accountable—just like we’d want for our own homes.

Bonus Tip: Gut Check

Do they show up on time for the estimate?
 Are they dressed professionally? 
Do they listen—or just try to “upsell” you?
 Trust your gut. The right lawn care company should make you feel confident, not confused.

Ready to Hire a Pro?

At Cultivate, we’ve earned the trust of homeowners across Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, and beyond by being:

Transparent

Reliable

Locally rooted

Obsessed with results and what we do.

Whether you need weed control, sod repair, fertilization, or a full yard rescue—we’ll tell it like it is, and back it up with real results.

Visit our service form or call: 985-999-0309 to get started today!