Sun Custom Landscapes - New Orleans's Licensed Landscaping Services
730 Delachaise St, New Orleans, LA 70115
What the Company Handles
- Landscape construction or installation
- Irrigation design services
- Irrigation construction
- Irrigation repair or maintenance
- Landscape design
- Landscape maintenance
Company Background
Sun Custom Landscapes is a New Orleans-based design and construction firm specializing in creating sustainable, resilient outdoor spaces. We understand the unique challenges of the local climate, where overgrown shrubs and dead lawn areas are common frustrations. Our team addresses these issues with a comprehensive approach, starting with intelligent landscape and irrigation design that promotes healthy, manageable growth. We then expertly install these systems, from efficient drip irrigation to proper plant placement, ensuring your landscape thrives with minimal maintenance. For existing properties, our repair and maintenance services can revitalize struggling lawns and bring overgrown plantings back under control, restoring beauty and function to your yard.
Q&A
How can professional irrigation design help prevent dead spots in my New Orleans lawn?
Dead spots often result from uneven water distribution. Our irrigation design services create a custom zone plan for your property, ensuring each plant type and sun-exposed area receives the precise amount of water it needs. We use pressure-regulated heads and smart controllers to combat our local humidity and rainfall, preventing both underwatering and wasteful overwatering that can lead to disease and patchy grass.
We have severely overgrown shrubs. Can you help, or is a full redesign necessary?
We can absolutely help without a full overhaul. Our landscape maintenance team specializes in restorative pruning and rejuvenation of overgrown plantings common in New Orleans. We assess the health of your shrubs, perform expert pruning to reshape and encourage new growth, and may recommend selective replacement if needed. Often, combined with a refreshed mulch bed and edge, this service can completely transform an overgrown area.
What does your landscape construction process include to ensure a low-maintenance, healthy yard?
Our construction process is built for long-term success. We start with soil analysis and amendment, crucial for our local soil conditions. We then install efficient subsurface irrigation lines and select proven, climate-appropriate plants that resist pests and disease. Proper grading ensures drainage during heavy rains, and we use quality edging and mulch to suppress weeds and retain moisture. The result is a beautiful landscape designed to thrive with less ongoing care.

















