Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in New Orleans
Cro-Slit Turf is an owner-operated business dedicated to delivering high-quality services for industrial, commercial, and residential clients. Founded in 1994 by Steve Crovetto, a retired educator and football coach, the company initially focused on golf course and sod farm applications before expanding into industrial ground maintenance, municipal contracts, and professional consulting. Today, led by his son Seppe Crovetto and Vice President Jason Wagner, we specialize in spraying, landscaping, irrigation, and turf management.Our team consists of licensed professionals, including pesticide applicators, irrigation contractors, and horticulturists, ensuring expertise in every project. We serve the New Orleans metro area, including river parishes, northshore, and bayou regions, with customized solutions for both large-scale and small residential needs. Our commitment to personalized service, open communication, and technical proficiency allows us to exceed client expectations while maintaining a focus on safety and innovation.
Services
Spraying
Landscaping
Irrigation
Turf Maintenance
Aquatic Vegetation Management
Athletic Field Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We are a family-owned business with 25+ years of industry expertise.
- Our team includes licensed irrigation contractors and pesticide applicators.
- We offer customized solutions for industrial, commercial, and residential needs.
- Our service area spans Greater New Orleans and surrounding regions.
- We prioritize open communication and personalized project management.
Associations and certifications
- Avetta
Services
Spraying
Our spraying services target aquatic vegetation, drainage systems, and right-of-ways using selective herbicides and insecticides. We handle residential to industrial-scale projects, including pipeline corridors and hunting leases, with Avetta-certified compliance for industrial clients. Our licensed applicators manage pests across lawns, athletic fields, and commercial properties.
Landscaping
From new construction installations to renovations, we provide full-cycle landscaping solutions. Our team designs functional, aesthetically pleasing landscapes for homes, subdivisions, and business complexes, with ongoing maintenance including trimming, weeding, and fungus control to sustain long-term health and beauty.
Irrigation
We design, install, and repair efficient irrigation systems for athletic fields, residential yards, and commercial properties. Our planning optimizes water use for sports complexes, while repairs and winterization services ensure system longevity. Licensed contractors handle temporary and permanent setups.
Turf Maintenance
Specializing in sod installation, hydroseeding, and athletic field maintenance, we offer cutting, fertilization, and aeration services. Our techniques revitalize residential lawns and maintain professional-grade fields, using St. Augustine, Bermuda, and Zoysia grasses tailored to Louisiana's climate.
People
Steve Crovetto
Founder
Steve Crovetto founded Cro-Slit Turf in 1994 after a 25-year career in education and coaching. He expanded the company from golf course applications to industrial maintenance before passing leadership to his son and team.
Seppe Crovetto
President
Seppe Crovetto, a licensed irrigation contractor and pesticide applicator, took over as president in 2013. With a business degree from Southeastern Louisiana University, he oversees operations and chemical expertise for residential and industrial clients.
Jason Wagner
Vice President
Jason Wagner has led daily operations since joining in 1998. A licensed horticulturist with a UNO degree, he consults on field applications and manages client needs with 20+ years of industry experience.
Nathan Schexneyder
Foreman
Nathan Schexneyder supervises irrigation and chemical applications. His expertise in right-of-way pesticide application ensures precise execution of industrial and residential projects with meticulous attention to detail.
Stacy Crovetto
Office Manager
Stacy Crovetto handles invoicing, certifications, and proposals. A retired teacher with a Nicholls State degree, she brings organizational expertise from her 30-year education career to support the company's administrative operations.
Questions
What services does Cro-Slit Turf Services offer?
We provide spraying, landscaping, irrigation, and turf maintenance for industrial, commercial, and residential clients. Specialties include aquatic vegetation control, athletic field upkeep, and licensed pesticide applications.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate in the Greater New Orleans area, including Boutte, River Parishes, Northshore, and Bayou Regions for both urban and rural projects.
Are you certified for industrial projects?
Yes, we are Avetta-certified, allowing us to handle industrial ground maintenance, pipeline clearing, and vegetation control with compliance expertise.
Who leads your team?
Our leadership includes President Seppe Crovetto, Vice President Jason Wagner, and licensed professionals specializing in irrigation, horticulture, and chemical applications.
How do you handle athletic field maintenance?
We install and maintain irrigation systems, perform aeration, fertilization, and sod installation tailored to sports fields, ensuring durability and performance standards for high-use areas.
