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(504)592-0002

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(504)592-0008

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Mon-Sat:
6:00am - 9:00pm

Sun:
8:00am - 8:00pm

Curbside:
09:00am - 6:00pm

Location

1100 South Claiborne Ave

New Orleans, LA 70125

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Garden Project Calculators

Grass Seed Calculator

Grass Seed Calculator

When you're ready to seed your lawn, our calculator helps you estimate the amount of grass seed you'll need to get the job done.

Mulch Calculator

Mulch Calculator

Enter your preferred material, the square footage and mulch depth of the coverage space for accurate results.

Fencing Calculator

Fencing Calculator

We'll calculate the amount of fencing you should purchase based on your property needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gardening

What do I do with tree trunks and branches after tree removal?

Wood chippers make tiny chips, while wood splitters leave you with more manageable chunks of wood. After pruning trees and bushes with hedge trimmers or a gas chainsaw, clean up the debris in a wood chipper. If your trees are healthy, the chopped wood and bark chips make fresh mulch that you can spread in your garden. If you removed a tree, you can either get a splitting maul or a log splitter to divide the downed tree into smaller pieces. A wood splitter is quicker and a wise investment if you're doing a large amount of tree cleanup, and the bigger the splitter, the better.

How can I get rid of fallen leaves from my lawn?

If you'd prefer to use power tools to keep fallen leaves under control, shop our leaf blowers. Electric versions come as corded or cordless leaf blowers, which are also called battery leaf blowers. We've also got walk-behind, backpack, and handheld leaf blower models. Leaf vacuums, vacuum-mulcher combo units, or rakes are additional options. Let the gathered leaves turn into mulch and enrich your soil or fill up lawn and leaf bags and take them out to the curb.

How do I store my garden tools for the season?

Give your lawn and garden a good cleaning, then store the tools for the winter. Remove dirt and grime with a soak in soapy water, then dry the tools thoroughly. Next, soak them in a water and bleach mix for 20 minutes to kill off any bacteria, and follow with a rinse. Then, scrub off rust specks with a wire brush, oil them with vegetable oil or WD-40 if necessary, and ensure they're dry before hanging them in a shed or garage.

How do I prepare outdoor water sources for winter?

Prepare for freezing temps by covering outside spigots with faucet covers. Shutting down the outdoor tap can be put off until washing the car in the driveway or watering the garden is done for the year, but don't wait until the temps drop into the 40s. With all hoses disconnected, turn off the indoor valves that control the spigots, then open the taps and let them run until the water stops. If you have an irrigation system or built-in sprinklers, drain those as well as per the manufacturer's instructions. You may need an air compressor to get every last drop of water out. Even though your pool is winterized by now, you may be able to prepare for next summer by searching for sales on a pool vacuum and pool cover. That way, you'll be all set for the cold now and the heat later.

Do I get a snow blower or snow shovel?

In climates where it gets cold and snowy, preparing your snow removal equipment is key. Snow blowers are great, but keep a snow shovel or two to chip away ice patches and clear trouble spots. Find lightweight cordless and electric snow blowers as well as gas snow blowers. People with larger driveways may consider using a salt spreader to evenly distribute the ice melt or salt to clear the way to the mailbox. Prepare now before the snow starts falling.

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Winter temperatures often mean you've wrapped up the outdoor work and gardening for the season. However, if it's not freezing outside and you're motivated, there are usually other projects to do. In the meantime, enjoy your beautiful green plants indoors. Read on for more on final leaf and tree cleanup, indoor gardening, enhancing next year's garden bed, or making the most of a break in the cold weather.

Leaf Upkeep and Tree Maintenance in Warmer Climates
When cold winter temps rise enough, take advantage of it to do outdoor maintenance. Neaten up your bushes and trees with chainsaws and pole saws. Fallen leaves are still a concern in warmer climates, so check out rakes, leaf blowers, and lawn bags. Remember a wheelbarrow and buckets to transport leaves and branches. Of course, if you've got snow on the ground, you'd need to wait for a thaw.

Raise Indoor Plants
Enjoy the serene feeling of caring for indoor house plants. Tending, watering, and trimming your plants can be calming and centering. Indoor plants can help cheer up your home's interior, brighten your mood, and clean the air.

Many types of plants will thrive indoors, from bonsai trees to fruit trees to traditional potted plants like monsteras. Succulents are drought resistant, and low-maintenance plants are great for nervous or new gardeners. If you have furry friends, be sure to look for dog-safe plants and cat-safe indoor plants. As long as the plant pots are big enough and you follow the directions for sunlight and watering, you'll soon have a green and gorgeous indoor garden. If the pots don't have built-in overflow dishes, be sure to add shallow bowls beneath them to catch any extra water.

Garden with Air Instead of Soil
For a different type of indoor planting, try hydroponic gardening. Hydroponics are an unconventional choice for indoor gardens. You can also keep them going year-round if outdoor raised beds aren't an option or the existing soil is not healthy.

A hydroponic garden uses fertilizer and nutrient-infused water to keep plants growing in a substrate that's not soil — like sand, rock chips, or perlite. Use it to grow veggies and herbs this way. It's also sometimes used to grow a few types of succulents.

Spread Nutrients
Give your house plants a nutritious place to grow with fertilizer and proper soil. Potted plants all do best with specialty potting soil. Succulents need a sandier soil mix that allows for lots of drainage. For optimal results, always match your soil to your plants when transplanting to larger containers.

Fertilizer adds and replenishes trace minerals and nutrients that your soil may lack. Fill in the blanks with fertilizer. We offer a variety of non-organic and organic plant fertilizers to keep your indoor plants healthy and happy.

Add Decorative Retaining Wall Blocks and Mulch
On days when you'd like to garden but the growing season is over, do some prep work for the spring instead. Consider using retaining wall blocks to surround or accent your garden. Just measure the perimeter of your garden to get started on a plan for when the ground thaws. A beautiful garden wall or hardscaping gives a finished look, especially when you spread a layer of rubber mulch. It overwinters well and resists fading longer than other mulches.

Warm the Outdoors with an Outdoor Fireplace
Stretch out warmer winter evenings with an outdoor fireplace, patio heater, or fire pit to take off the chill. No matter if you're looking to heat a small patio, a cozy back porch, or a spacious deck, we've got options. All you have to do is find the one that matches your decor style.

We've got fire bowls and fire pit tables ready to warm your outdoor space. Check out stylish propane and natural gas fire pits in a variety of shapes. We've also got woodburning fire pits and the firewood to stoke them. You can even build your own with fire pit kits or make it completely custom and build an in-ground fire pit to your exact specifications with pavers that lead to and surround the pit. Stop by your closest garden center to see what's in stock.

Ease Into Winter
This winter, start dreaming of next year's plants and flowers with us. We've got everything you need to enjoy outdoor company and plan for the spring. We'll be here when it's time to shop our wide variety of garden care in your local store, online, or in our mobile app.

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