Garden Picasso: Certified Green Infrastructure & Landscape Design.
We turn water problems into living masterpieces. Specializing in native landscape design and hydraulic solutions for New Orleans' most challenging properties.
Our Protocols
Engineering Nature. Protecting Your Home.
Advanced drainage and soil health solutions for the New Orleans climate.
The Renaissance Protocol
Ecological Design & Site Analysis
Most landscapes fail because they are purchased, not planned. Placing a generic "Big Box" plant into New Orleans clay without a strategy is a recipe for expensive death. We don't just pick pretty flowers; we engineer a living ecosystem. The Renaissance Protocol delivers a comprehensive Master Plan that matches specific native genetics to your property's unique light and soil profile beginning with a 14-point soil diagnostic to analyze your pH and nutrient profile.
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What It Includes:
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The "Spring Vision" Blueprint: A scaled, architectural planting layout designed for year-round color and structural resilience.
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Solar "Scorch" Analysis: We map sun and shade patterns to ensure no shade-loving plant burns in the July heat.
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"Clay-Warrior" Species Selection: Exclusive access to our curated list of native plants genetically proven to thrive in heavy clay and standing water.
You don’t need a ditch; you need a defense system. In New Orleans, heavy clay soil and torrential rains turn backyards into swamps. The "Mud to Masterpiece" system is our proprietary approach to water management. We don't guess—we use laser levels to guarantee a minimum 1% slope, ensuring water moves away from your foundation every time.
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What It Includes:
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Laser-Graded French Drains: Subsurface pipes that capture groundwater before it surfaces.
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Precision Regrading: Reshaping the land to shed water naturally.
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The "Burrito" Wrap: Industrial-grade geotextile filtration to prevent clogging (no cheap socks).
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Lifetime Functionality Warranty: If our grade fails, we fix it.
**Expedited Delivery Available - $250**
The Stewardship Protocol
Master Planning & Seasonal Oversight.
A beautiful yard is a living asset that requires a plan. Whether you are dealing with a complex flooding issue or planning a complete landscape overhaul, you need a blueprint before you break ground. The Stewardship Protocol is our consulting and planning service for homeowners who want to do it right the first time.
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What It Includes:
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Certified Horticulturist Site Visit
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Project Management: Oversight to ensure other contractors respect the drainage grade.
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Seasonal Health Checks: Bi-annual inspections to clear clean-outs and re-test soil health.
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Fine Gardening & Bed Detailing
The Storm Readiness Audit
Forensic Hydrology & Risk Assessment.
In New Orleans, rain isn't an "if," it's a "when." Standing water is more than just a nuisance; it is a direct threat to your foundation. Stop guessing why your yard floods. We perform a forensic, 4-Zone stress test on your entire drainage system—from roof to street—to identify hidden failure points before the next storm hits.
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What It Includes:
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4-Zone Hydrology Inspection: A comprehensive stress test of your Capture (Gutters), Conveyance (Pipes), Absorption (Soil), and Discharge (Exit) systems.
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Flow Forensics: We pop the grates, clear immediate debris, and identify exactly where your catch basins are failing to keep up with New Orleans storms, or negative grading.
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The "Storm Score" Report: A certified Red/Yellow/Green scorecard assessing your current flood risk, included with a prioritized roadmap to fix it.
The Soil & Systems Audit
Soil Diagnostics & Organic Restoration.
Your grass isn't dying because you aren't watering it; it's dying because it's suffocating. Compaction and nutrient lock-out are the silent killers of New Orleans lawns. We stop guessing and start testing.
What It Includes:
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Clinical Soil Testing: We analyze pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium levels.
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De-Compaction Therapy: Breaking up hardpan clay to let roots breathe.
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Custom Amendment Blends: We don't dump generic fertilizer; we prescribe exactly what your soil is missing.