Hogan's Five Star Service

Hogan's Five Star Service Licensed Louisiana Horticulturist-3141
Licensed Irrigation Contractor-0295

03/22/2026

Latest landscape install we have been working on.. Landscape, irrigation, lighting, drainage, grading, and sod install.

Landscape install we did recently
03/15/2026

Landscape install we did recently

Cold weather coming. We have backflow cover for sale for 40.00 each. If you have an irrigation system, it need to be dra...
01/21/2026

Cold weather coming. We have backflow cover for sale for 40.00 each. If you have an irrigation system, it need to be drained and covered. Let me know if we can help

This house only had grass before we did landscape install.
12/05/2025

This house only had grass before we did landscape install.

Install walkway, beds, path lighting, micro irrigation, edging. Before and after
12/05/2025

Install walkway, beds, path lighting, micro irrigation, edging. Before and after

Everytime we go pickup plants, this it what it fells like.
12/05/2025

Everytime we go pickup plants, this it what it fells like.

Stoney point design/install
12/05/2025

Stoney point design/install

10/17/2025

GARDENIA SUCCESS

There are several critical factors to aid in successful landscape performance of gardenias.

Soil pH is an important consideration for all gardenias. The recommended soil pH is 5.0-5.5. This is considered moderately to strongly acid. Nutrient availability and root growth problems occur when soil pH climbs above 6.0 and can become a major issue when higher than 6.5. Lower soil pH with elemental sulfur or aluminum sulfate.

Proper preparation of raised beds with good drainage is needed when planting gardenias. Root rot fungus will occur if irrigation is not properly managed, rainfall is excessive or adequate bed preparation (soil drainage improvement) is not provided.

Proper planting is critical. Monitor planting depth when adding gardenias to the landscape. Be careful about piling mulch around the base of the stems. The root ball should be a little higher than the soil line. Always allow for soil settling. Make sure the soil moisture in the planting bed matches the soil moisture content in the container.

Managing irrigation is also important. “Not too wet; not too dry” – that’s what is needed. Maintain soil moisture uniformity. A slightly stressed gardenia will decline rapidly when overwatered. Watering once or twice a week during late spring through mid-fall should be sufficient when rainfall is lacking.
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Fertilization is required for good gardenia growth. Iron is a requirement because these are acid soil loving plants. Gardenias need a moderate amount of nitrogen fertilizer. Apply a slow-release fertilizer shortly after spring bloom. Foliar or soil applications of fertilizer with iron can help prevent yellowing of leaves – known as interveinal chlorosis – and other nutrient deficiencies caused by high soil pH, especially with dwarf gardenias. Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) may help gardenias in some situations but have a reason to apply (e.g. magnesium deficiency).

Insects, mainly white flies and aphids, can be problematic. It is very important to monitor for insects in the spring and summer months. If populations build into summer, the resultant sooty mold will begin appearing on foliage.

Diseases can affect gardenias. Mainly Phytophthora root and stem rot fungus is the main issue. Proper planting, bed preparation and irrigation management will lessen the occurrence.

NEW GARDENIA CROPS coming FALL 2025.

New construction landscape install in Hidden Lakes of Prairieville.
10/17/2025

New construction landscape install in Hidden Lakes of Prairieville.

New construction installs in Hidden Lakes of Prairieville. Sod coming next week
10/17/2025

New construction installs in Hidden Lakes of Prairieville. Sod coming next week

Stoney point landscape beds, irrigation, and sod. Beautiful front elevation on this home.
08/12/2025

Stoney point landscape beds, irrigation, and sod. Beautiful front elevation on this home.

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15159 Airline Highway
Prairieville, LA
70769

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Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

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+12257155962

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