Landscape Maintenance
Weeds are more than just an eyesore — they compete with your plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight. Staying on top of them is essential for keeping your landscape healthy and looking its best.
At Acadiana Landscape Materials, we manage weeds through a few proven methods. Our crews perform regular hand-pulling and clean-ups to remove visible growth. We apply pre-emergent herbicides that stop weed seeds from sprouting before they ever appear, and we spot-spray any stubborn varieties that manage to break through. To finish the job, we apply a fresh layer of mulch, which helps block sunlight and prevent future weed growth.
Why Mulch Still Matters
Mulch does a lot more than just make your landscape look neat — it’s one of the simplest and most effective tools for maintaining healthy flower beds.
A proper mulch layer blocks sunlight from reaching weed seeds, retains soil moisture, and regulates soil temperature year-round, protecting your plants through both heat and cold. As mulch breaks down, it also improves soil quality, adding organic matter that supports plant growth. And of course, it instantly boosts curb appeal, giving your beds that clean, finished look.
We recommend refreshing mulch twice a year — once in the spring or early summer, and again in the fall when we change out your seasonal flowers. Keeping a 2–3 inch layer of fresh mulch throughout the year keeps your beds looking sharp and gives your plants the best possible growing conditions.
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May Landscape Checklist
Keep your yard thriving through the Louisiana heat!
Swap Out Seasonal Flowers
- Remove any remaining pansies, snapdragons, or other cool-weather flowers
- Plant heat-loving summer annuals like vinca, sunpatiens, angelonia, caladiums, and lantana
Mulch Maintenance
- Add or refresh mulch in all flower beds (2–3" depth)
Helps with moisture retention, weed control, and clean appearance
Fertilize & Feed
- Use a slow-release fertilizer to promote blooms and healthy roots
- Add organic compost or soil conditioner if your beds need a boost
Watch for Pests
- Apply insecticide to new flower beds to keep bugs out of the soil
- Keep an eye out for chewing or discoloration on leaves
Weed Control
- Apply pre-emergent herbicide to prevent new weed growth
- Pull existing weeds before they spread
Trim & Deadhead
- Deadhead old blooms to keep flowers producing
- Lightly prune shrubs if needed, and remove dead limbs or leaves
Irrigation Check
- Run your sprinkler or drip system and check for leaks or dry spots
- Adjust watering schedule for warmer temps