River Ridge lots tend to be bigger than most in Jefferson Parish, and many of the ranch homes on them still have the original foundation shrubs. CMC's Services reworks these yards with new beds, healthy sod, smart planting around mature trees and grading that moves water off a wide, flat lot.
215+ 5-Star Google Reviews · Licensed & insuredLandscaping a larger River Ridge lot means planning the whole property instead of filling it one bed at a time. CMC's Services starts with how water moves across it, because big, flat lots on clay soil can push a lot of runoff toward one low corner or back toward the house. We regrade and add French drains where needed, then lay out beds, lawn and open space so the yard feels planned rather than patched together. Many River Ridge homes are older ranch houses with long foundation lines and mature oaks or pecans that shade parts of the yard, so we use shade-tolerant shrubs and groundcovers under trees and save sun-loving plants for open areas. Worn-out foundation shrubs come out and get replaced with right-sized plants that won't hide the windows. New sod goes over a leveled base, and mulch and clean edging finish the beds. The result is a big yard that looks cared for and is manageable to maintain.
We're based just down the road in Metairie and have worked River Ridge and neighboring Harahan for over a decade. Every project starts with a free on-site visit and a written, itemized quote, so you know what each part of a big job costs.
With more ground to work with, good planning makes a bigger difference here than on a small city lot.
Many River Ridge ranch homes still have foundation shrubs planted decades ago that have grown leggy or swallowed the windows. Replacing them with right-sized plants and cleaner bed lines makes the house look newer from the street without touching the exterior itself.
On a wide, flat lot, water from the roof, the driveway and the neighbors' yards can all end up in one place. Regrading the property as a whole, rather than patching one puddle, keeps the lawn usable after storms and keeps water away from the slab.
Big backyards often end up as a large lawn and nothing else. We break the space into zones, such as a play area, a shaded seating spot and planted borders along the fence, so more of the yard gets used for something.
A large yard full of fussy plants is a lot of weekend work. We pick sturdy shrubs and groundcovers that hold up to River Ridge heat and humidity, use mulch to cut down on weeds and design beds that a mower can get around easily.
We're local, we've been doing this for years and we work on River Ridge yards regularly.
We know the climate, the clay soil and the look of the neighborhood. That helps us plan yards that fit in with the street and hold up to the weather here, season after season.
CMC's Services, formerly Premier Outdoor Living, has been doing landscaping and outdoor construction in Jefferson Parish for more than 10 years. We're licensed and insured, and we take on both residential yards and commercial properties.
Every project is built around your lot, your house and how you use the space. No generic templates. We can rework part of the yard or plan the whole property at once.
Our crews show up when scheduled, work cleanly and keep you updated as the project moves along. We have 215+ 5-star Google reviews, and many of them mention exactly that.
Four steps take your yard from first call to finished.
We visit your River Ridge property, walk the whole lot with you and look at drainage, trees, sun and shade. We'll talk through your ideas and give honest input on what will work in your space and what won't.
You get a plan showing beds, lawn areas, plant choices and any grading or drainage, plus a transparent, itemized estimate. For bigger lots we can split the work into phases so you can spread out the cost over time.
The crew clears old growth, handles grading and drainage, amends the soil, plants, lays sod and mulches. On larger properties we work zone by zone so parts of the yard stay usable while the rest is underway.
We review the finished project with you, explain how to water new sod and plants and share tips for long-term care. If anything needs adjusting, we take care of it before the job is closed out.
These are the services River Ridge homeowners ask for most often.
Overgrown original shrubs come out, roots and all. We reshape the beds, correct the slope away from the house and replant with shrubs sized for the windows and roofline of a ranch-style home, so they frame the house for years without constant shearing.
Shade-tolerant shrubs and groundcovers for the areas under oaks and pecans where grass thins out. We plant carefully around roots so the trees stay healthy and the beds fill in, giving the shady part of the yard a finished look.
Stripping worn or weedy turf, leveling and loosening the soil and laying new sod across big lawn areas. We match grass type to sun and shade so the whole lawn grows evenly instead of in patches.
Regrading across the property and installing French drains to move water away from the house and out of low corners. On large flat lots this is often the most important work in the whole project.
Planted borders along fences, defined beds around patios and open lawn for play, laid out so a big backyard has purpose. We can also tie in patios, turf or other hardscape at the same time.
Real landscaping jobs filmed by our crew around Metairie and New Orleans. Tap a video to play it with sound.
River Ridge has a different feel from the rest of Jefferson Parish. Lots are generally larger, streets are quieter and many of the homes are older ranch houses set back from the road with mature trees out front. That gives more room to work with but also more to maintain. We plan River Ridge yards to look good across the whole property without turning the owner into a full-time gardener.
The ground here is the same clay found across the parish, and on bigger lots the drainage problems scale up. Rain from a long roof and a wide driveway can overwhelm a single low spot, and neighboring yards can send water your way. With roughly 60 inches of rain a year and hurricane season every summer and fall, we treat drainage as part of the landscape plan, not an extra.
If water is the main concern, our drainage work in River Ridge covers French drains and regrading on their own. Homeowners planning a bigger backyard change can look at backyard renovation in River Ridge, which combines landscaping with patios and other features. Planning both together means grading, drainage and planting are set once for the whole yard. That avoids the common problem of a new patio sending water straight into a freshly planted bed.
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“CMC Services just completed an amazing project covering our entire front of our house including new concrete driveways. The project involved demolition of all existing cement and grass with a new design for two separate driveways instead of the former circular driveway plus the addition of turf and decorative cement squares across the entire front and two new gardens with new pavers. From the moment we received their estimate last fall to the beginning of the project in February, our project manager, Matt was exceptional to work with and maintained communication with us throughout the entire project…”
“Had an issue with a city ordinance that should not exist and CMC made it right by fixing it free of charge! The rest of their work is very clean and exactly how they said it would be! Drainage work was much better and cleaner than expected. Their crew cleans up after themselves and leave no messes behind!”
“We worked with CMC services to install landscaping and lighting at our new Catholic Center. They did an excellent job and worked within our budget. Madeline came up with a beautiful design, and the work was done quickly and efficiently. They were a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them!”
“CMC'S has been our yard work for several years now and they do a excellent job. The pricing is very reasonable. The guys are professional and friendly. I would recommend CMC'S. They are the best!”
“My lawn looks great. I trust them to come into my backyard even when I am not home.”
“If you want your yard and garden to reflect the beauty of your home call CMC.”
“Been with Corey & CMC service people for a few years, all is good.”
“CMC's is extremely dependable and very reasonably priced!”
“Great service! Garden always looks great.”
Standard projects like new beds and sod usually go fairly quickly, while full-property work with regrading and drainage takes longer on a bigger lot. Larger builds like pools or decks add more time. Rain can pause grading on clay soil. You'll get a timeline with your estimate.
Yes. We use shade-tolerant shrubs and groundcovers that grow well in the reduced light under large trees, and we plant carefully to avoid damaging major roots. In deep shade where grass keeps failing, groundcover or mulched beds are usually a better long-term choice than resodding.
Planting and sod usually don't need permits. For parts of a project that do, such as a fence, slab or pool, we take care of the permit applications and make sure the work meets local requirements before it starts, including scheduling any inspections the parish requires.
We choose plants and methods for River Ridge conditions: heat, humidity, heavy rain and clay soil. Correct grading, amended soil and plants matched to sun and moisture are what make a landscape last here. We'll also leave you care notes for the first season.
Yes, we offer financing. We can talk through the options during your consultation. On larger River Ridge properties, splitting the work into phases is also common, starting with drainage and front beds and adding backyard features later as the budget allows.
Yes. We serve Metairie, Kenner, Harahan, New Orleans and the rest of Jefferson and Orleans Parish. Our shop is in Metairie, so River Ridge and nearby neighborhoods are close by for site visits and project work. We schedule visits Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Call, email or send the form. We will set up a time to walk your property and give you a written quote.
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Call (504) 608-4272 or send the form, and we'll come walk your River Ridge property and send over a written estimate.
