For landscaping in Abbeville, LA, Lafayette Master Landscaping mows lawns, builds drainage for the lowest ground in the area, plants daylily and flower beds and lays paver patios for homes along the Vermilion River.
Landscaping Work We Do in Abbeville
Abbeville is the Vermilion Parish seat, about 21 miles southwest of Lafayette, with 11,186 people in the 2020 census. At only about 7 feet above sea level it is the lowest town we cover, and it gets 60.5 inches of rain a year. Drainage comes first on almost every job.
- Low-ground drainage, see yard drainage
- Garden and flower beds, see flower beds and mulch
- Weekly mowing, see lawn care
- Patios and seating, see paver patios
The Lowest Ground in the Parish
At 7 feet of elevation, water barely moves. Canals and coulees carry most of it away, so yards often sit wet for days after a storm. We grade, drain and raise beds before adding plants. Low ground is not a death sentence, though. It just needs a plan before the planting starts and a drain that actually has somewhere to go.
We also tell customers what drainage cannot do. A yard this low may still hold water in a big storm, and we say so up front. In our experience, Abbeville gardeners know their plants better than we do. We listen first and dig second. Short on time? We can start the drainage in the morning and have the beds raised and mulched by the end of the second day, which is usually faster than people expect when they first see how wet the yard is.
Contact UsLandscaping for Abbeville Homes
Pere Antoine Megret bought the land for Abbeville in 1843 for $900, and the town was incorporated in 1850. The Vermilion River runs through downtown, and Magdalen Square at its center has large oaks, a fountain and a gazebo.
Drainage at 7 Feet
June through September brings about twice as many rainy days as winter, and every drop has to travel across flat, low ground to a canal or coulee. A French drain with a long run, a surface drain at the low corner and downspouts piped to the street keep a yard usable. We price after a walk-through.
Garden Beds and Daylilies
Abbeville hosts a Daylily Festival and Garden Show, and gardeners here take their beds seriously. We build raised, mulched beds with clean edges and plant for color across the seasons, including daylilies, lantana and seasonal annuals.
| Abbeville job | Includes | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly lawn care | Mow, edge, trim, blow | $45 to $85 per visit |
| Drainage fix | Long French drain and surface drain | $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Garden bed install | 100 sq ft with plants and mulch | $700 to $1,600 |
| Paver patio | 250 sq ft, raised base | $3,800 to $7,500 |
Lawn Care in Abbeville
We mow weekly through the growing season, keep St. Augustine at about 3 inches and feed in April and June. The crew runs south to Abbeville on set routes.
Patios on Soft Ground
A patio on low ground needs a deep base and a drain beside it. We build the base higher than usual and slope the surface away from the house.
Historic Homes and Oaks
Abbeville has several National Register historic districts. If you own an older home, we plant and mulch with a light hand and avoid digging near foundations and big oaks.
Soil, Water and Seasons in Abbeville
Abbeville sits about 7 feet above sea level, and it gets about 60.5 inches of rain a year, with June through September twice as wet as winter. The Vermilion River and several canals and coulees drain the town, but a yard with no slope still holds water. We plan drains to work with those canals, not against them.
A Year of Yard Work in Abbeville
- Winter: drain and grading work, bed prep.
- Spring: April feeding, daylily division and mulch.
- Summer: weekly mowing, a June feeding and a check on drains.
- Fall: overseed, clean up beds and plant winter color.
How We Schedule Abbeville Jobs
Abbeville is about 21 miles southwest of Lafayette, so we schedule customers on set days along the same route. Larger jobs are scheduled in blocks so the crew stays on site for the working day. We give you a start date in writing.
What to Plant in Abbeville
Daylilies are the obvious choice, and we plant them in clumps of three or five so they look natural. Behind them go Indian hawthorn and loropetalum for year-round green, with crape myrtle for height. We add liriope along the walk, which holds soil and needs almost nothing. Beds are raised six inches and mulched two to three inches deep.
A Recent Job in Abbeville
A gardener a few blocks from Magdalen Square wanted her daylily bed to stop standing in water. We raised the bed six inches with a block edge, added a French drain along the low side, divided and replanted the daylilies and mulched. The job took two days and cost $2,400.
In Abbeville we most often do French drains, flower beds and mulch, weekly lawn care and paver patios.
Next Door: Youngsville
We also work in Youngsville, only a short drive from Abbeville, so a crew is often nearby. If you have a neighbor with a project, we can sometimes schedule both on the same trip.
Landscaping in Abbeville FAQs
How much does drainage cost in Abbeville?
Typical Abbeville drainage costs $2,000 to $5,000 because long runs and low ground need more pipe and gravel. A smaller fix for one wet corner costs less. We price after walking the lot.
Why is my Abbeville yard always wet?
Abbeville is only about 7 feet above sea level, with canals and coulees carrying water away slowly. Grading, French drains and surface drains give water somewhere to go.
Do you serve Abbeville?
Yes. Abbeville is about 21 miles southwest of Lafayette, and we run routes there for lawn care and larger projects. You get a set weekly day, and project crews are booked in blocks so the crew drives once and works a full day on site.
Can you plant daylilies and flower beds in Abbeville?
Yes. We build raised, mulched beds with clean edges and plant for color across the seasons, including daylilies, lantana and winter annuals. Daylilies are tough and bloom for weeks, and we divide clumps in spring so beds stay full instead of crowded.
Our Other Landscaping Services
Landscape Design
A drawn plan for your beds, shrubs and walks, then the same crew plants it.Lawn Care Services
Weekly mowing, feeding, weed control and clean-ups on the same day, every week.Paver Patios and Walkways
Patios, walkways and driveway aprons laid on a packed stone base built for clay.French Drains and Yard Drainage
French drains, surface drains and downspout lines that dry out a soggy yard.Sprinkler Systems and Irrigation
Zoned sprinklers and drip lines that water the lawn and beds, not the street.Retaining Walls
Block walls and raised beds with gravel backfill and a drain behind them.Landscape Lighting
Low-voltage path, accent and patio lights on a timer, so the yard works after dark.Artificial Turf
Synthetic lawns, putting greens and pet turf laid on a compacted rock base.Flower Beds, Mulch and Seasonal Color
New beds, clean-outs, mulch, edging and seasonal color changes.Commercial Landscaping
Weekly grounds maintenance for apartments, HOAs, hotels, churches and businesses.
Contact Lafayette Master Landscaping
Send your name, number and a line about the yard. We call back to set a time for a free walk-through and a written estimate.
