Frequently Asked Questions

Over 30 years of experience. Jimmie started in landscaping in 1984 and founded his own company in 1993.

Yes, we serve Alexandria, Pineville, and all communities within 80 miles of Marksville. This includes Opelousas and surrounding central Louisiana areas.

Yes, we're fully licensed and insured for both residential and commercial projects with guaranteed workmanship throughout our service area.

We install French drains, downspout tie-ins, and surface grading systems. All solutions are custom-designed for Louisiana's heavy rains and soil types.

Yes, we provide guaranteed workmanship on all services. Every project reflects our owner-operated commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Yes, we design custom drainage systems to prevent flooding, erosion, and lawn damage using locally proven methods for Louisiana conditions.

Yes, we provide comprehensive bed maintenance including weeding, trimming, soil conditioning, and seasonal refreshes with guaranteed satisfaction on every visit.

We serve all communities within an 80-mile radius of Marksville, Louisiana for both residential and commercial landscaping projects.

Yes, we serve both residential and commercial clients including businesses upgrading entrances and property managers needing reliable maintenance services.

We have deep plant knowledge from decades of local experience, plus longstanding relationships with nurseries to ensure healthy, region-appropriate selections.

Yes, our professional sod installation creates instant lawns using region-appropriate grasses with smooth application techniques for immediate transformation.

Region-appropriate grasses suited to Louisiana's heat and heavy rainfall perform best, ensuring your lawn withstands extreme weather year-round. At Jimmie Morris Landscaping, we select grasses proven in Central Louisiana's unique climate and soil conditions for long-term health and appearance.

A French drain redirects water away from problem areas using a gravel-filled trench and perforated pipe, preventing pooling and erosion. This system is especially effective in Louisiana's heavy rains when combined with proper surface grading and downspout tie-ins to control water flow.

Sod installation works best during cooler months or early spring when soil moisture supports rapid root establishment. At Jimmie Morris Landscaping, we handle soil preparation and irrigation integration to ensure your new lawn thrives regardless of installation timing in Central Louisiana.

Cost depends on site size, soil type, water flow volume, and the complexity of French drains or downspout tie-ins required. Properties with severe grading issues or heavy Louisiana rainfall patterns may need more extensive drainage solutions tailored to prevent long-term damage.

Successful plant pairings depend on matching shade tolerance, soil type, water needs, and seasonal color cycles specific to Central Louisiana's climate. At Jimmie Morris Landscaping, decades of experience and nursery relationships ensure every flower bed design produces lasting curb appeal with healthy, balanced growth.

Proper surface grading directs water away from foundations and prevents pooling that damages lawns and structures. In Louisiana's varied soil types and heavy rains, grading works alongside French drains and tie-ins to create effective, long-lasting water control solutions.

Comprehensive bed maintenance includes weeding, trimming, soil conditioning, and seasonal plant refreshes to keep designs healthy and visually appealing. At Jimmie Morris Landscaping, our plant knowledge ensures proper care year-round, ideal for residential and commercial properties in Central Louisiana.

Yes, professional sod installation transforms commercial landscapes quickly with smooth, level application techniques suited to larger areas. At Jimmie Morris Landscaping, we serve businesses throughout Central Louisiana, providing instant lawns with proper soil preparation and irrigation for long-term commercial lawn health.

Louisiana's intense rainfall requires drainage systems designed for high water volume, erosion control, and varied soil absorption rates. Locally proven methods like French drains and strategic grading prevent flooding and protect property investments across residential and commercial sites in Marksville and surrounding areas.