Landscape Design

Northshore Landscape Design & Installation

Custom landscapes built for Louisiana. Native plantings, hardscapes, and full property transformations across Mandeville, Covington & Slidell.

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Custom Landscape Design

Custom landscape design installation

Custom Plans

Site-specific landscape designs built around your property, your goals, and Louisiana's climate.

Native Plantings

Trees, shrubs, and perennials proven for the Gulf South — built to thrive in our heat and humidity.

Hardscapes

Patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor features that turn a yard into a living space.

What's included in landscape design

Every property is unique. Our design and install programs cover everything from initial walkthrough to final placement.

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Custom landscape plans

Site-specific designs that match your property layout and goals.

02

Native & adapted plantings

Trees, shrubs, and perennials proven for the Gulf South.

03

Hardscape installation

Patios, walkways, retaining walls, and outdoor features.

04

Bed design & mulching

Defined planting beds with quality mulch and crisp edging.

05

Drainage solutions

French drains and grading to handle Louisiana rainfall.

06

Lighting & accents

Optional landscape lighting and finishing touches.

How SOTE can help you

SOTE LLC designs and installs landscapes across the Northshore — from small front-yard refreshes to full backyard build-outs. We handle the design, sourcing, hardscape installation, and planting end-to-end, so you get one team accountable for the whole project.

Our installations are backed by reliable crews, clear communication, and a commitment to building landscapes that look great the day they go in and even better five years later.

Trusted on the Northshore

Highly reviewed by the homeowners we serve.

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FAQs

Common questions about landscape design

How long does a landscape project take?

Timing varies by scope. A small bed refresh or front-yard refresh can be completed in a few days. A full backyard installation with hardscape, drainage, and planting typically takes two to four weeks from install start to final cleanup.

The design phase happens before the install — typically one to three weeks depending on complexity — and includes site walkthrough, plan development, plant sourcing, and final approval.

What plants work best in Louisiana?

The Gulf South gives us a remarkable plant palette to work with. We design with natives and well-adapted varieties that thrive in our heat, humidity, and rainfall patterns:

  • Trees: Live oak, southern magnolia, bald cypress, crepe myrtle
  • Shrubs: Azalea, camellia, sweet olive, oakleaf hydrangea
  • Perennials: Louisiana iris, salvia, lantana, native ferns

Every plan is tailored to your property's sun exposure, soil, drainage, and how you'll use the space.

Do you handle hardscape and lighting too?

Yes — SOTE designs and installs the full landscape package: planting beds, patios, walkways, retaining walls, drainage solutions, and outdoor lighting. Having one team responsible for the whole project means the elements actually work together rather than feeling stitched on after the fact.

For complex hardscape work or specialty lighting, we coordinate trusted local partners but stay accountable for the final result.

Let's design your dream landscape.

Free quotes for residential and commercial Northshore properties. We respond same day.