September 25, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –

Big Easy Sod has formally announced expanded local service coverage for Marrero homeowners, one of Jefferson Parish’s largest West Bank communities, backed by a new dedicated resource page that outlines the soil conditions, drainage realities, and grass variety selections specific to Marrero. The announcement gives Marrero residents a single reference point covering how the company assesses lots in the community, what to expect during an on-site evaluation, and which grass offerings tend to perform best on the clay-heavy West Bank subsoil.

Marrero is one of the largest unincorporated communities in Louisiana by population and sits on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish, an area developed primarily in the second half of the 20th century. Lots in Marrero tend to run larger than those in nearby Gretna or Terrytown, and the flat suburban terrain produces the drainage challenges familiar to homeowners throughout the West Bank. Big Easy Sod notes that lower-elevation sections of Marrero that were historically wetland before development still hold water long after rain events and compact to near-hardpan during dry stretches, which is why residents typically pursue full-yard sod projects rather than small patch repairs.

Because of these conditions, the announcement emphasizes assessment work as the starting point of every project. Every Marrero quote includes a soil evaluation, a drainage review, and a grass variety recommendation matched to the specific lot. Big Easy Sod offers St. Augustine, Bermuda, Zoysia, Centipede, and Palmetto varieties, and the resource explains which options tend to perform best on West Bank clay under full-sun subdivision conditions.

“There has been a real demand from Marrero homeowners for a company that actually knows this soil, and the volume of calls we field from that community made a dedicated resource the right next step,” said a spokesperson of Big Easy Sod. “This is not a case of one grass fits every yard. Marrero has neighborhoods with clay so compacted that sod fails within a month if a contractor skips the prep, and it has other blocks where the drainage does most of the work for you. The announcement is really about giving residents a place to see how we approach the difference before they call.”

The resource highlights a case study from a Marrero homeowner who had lived on the property for eight years without ever establishing a working lawn. The yard sat under severe clay compaction with water pooling for three or more days after rain events. The crew scarified the top three inches of soil, added a sand-based amendment to break up the compaction, regraded the yard toward the rear drainage, and installed Palmetto St. Augustine for its tolerance of wet conditions. The lawn established within four weeks and has continued through two full seasons.

The announcement is the latest addition to an expanded content architecture the company introduced when it relaunched its website in May, a redesign that replaced a single regional overview with dedicated pages for each service community. Sibling pages now exist for Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harvey, Terrytown, Westwego, and Belle Chasse on the West Bank, along with pages for Uptown, the Garden District, Lakeview, Mid-City, Gentilly, and Algiers on the East Bank. Dedicated pages also cover Slidell, Mandeville, and Covington on the Northshore. Additional community pages are scheduled through the remainder of the year.

Big Easy Sod is a locally owned sod installation and lawn service company serving Greater New Orleans, Jefferson Parish, the Northshore, and surrounding parishes. The company installs residential and commercial lawns, delivers grass by the pallet, and provides ongoing sod maintenance.

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For more information about Big Easy Sod, contact the company here:

Big Easy Sod
Leonard Lane
504-608-3321
info@bigeasysod.com
New Orleans, LA

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