What does St. Augustine decline look like?

• <div><p>As much as you might try to keep a healthy, nutrient-rich lawn, you still may notice signs of St. Augustine decline (SAD)—a viral disease that discolors your grass blades. St. Augustine decline looks like:</p><ul><li><p>Discoloration in the leaves (chlorosis)—leaves appear yellow and splotchy</p></li><li><p>Decline in growth</p></li><li><p>Leaves turn black within 3 years</p></li><li><p>Grass appears less vibrant</p></li><li><p>Grass begins to thin</p></li><li><p>Root rot</p></li><li><p>Grass takes longer to recover</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Get matched with top landscapers in Saint Joseph, LA

Q: How far away from my house should I plant a tree?

• <div><p>You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to provide plants from a nursery for a landscaper?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re hiring a landscaper to plant the garden of your dreams, you do not need to provide them with plants that you bought yourself from a nursery. While you certainly can provide your landscaper with plants, keep in mind that some nurseries provide discounts to landscaping companies, therefore potentially lowering your materials cost. Beyond the cost of the plants themselves, you need to have additional materials like topsoil and mulch for the project. Most likely, your landscaper can get a discount on these materials as well, so it&rsquo;s worth speaking with them before making any large purchases.</p></div>

Q: How do I prepare my lawn for xeriscaping?

• <div><p>If you are xeriscaping a lawn from scratch, your best bet for preparing the lawn is to work with a xeriscaping specialist in your area. The most common first step to making the transformation, however, will be to remove the turfgrass from your lawn. The subsequent steps will often include amending the soil to support new plants and installing low-drip or drip irrigation systems.</p></div>

Q: How far should metal edging be from the ground?

• <div><p>A half inch above ground level is ideal for metal edging. This provides enough depth for the edging to hold in place and enough height to keep in most landscaping materials (like mulch or gravel). If you install edging too high off the ground, it will stand out from your landscaping and pose a tripping risk. If you install it too low, your ground cover won&rsquo;t stay in place.</p></div>

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your landscaping project in Saint Joseph, LA?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Landscapers in Saint Joseph

Tibbs Property Professionals

New on AngiNew on Angi

•Approved Pro

Tibbs Property Professionals

New on AngiNew on Angi

•Approved Pro

1 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Tibbs Property Professionals is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. We have accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.