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Welcome to Exterior Designs, Inc.

New Orleans Landscaping Design, Build & Maintenance

Welcome to Exterior Designs, Inc. — where your perfect outdoor oasis awaits!

As a premier landscape planning and contracting company, we proudly serve the Greater New Orleans area, including CBD, Uptown/Carrollton, The Garden District, Audubon, Marigny, Bywater, Mid-City, City Park, Lakeview, Jefferson, Metairie, Elmwood, Harahan, River Ridge, and Kenner.

In today’s fast-paced world, a well-designed exterior space can provide a sanctuary for relaxation and enjoyment. At Exterior Designs, we transform unusable outdoor areas into stunning living spaces that can be enjoyed year-round. Professionally crafted landscapes not only enhance the beauty and value of your home but also offer a therapeutic retreat from everyday life.

We are known locally as “The New Orleans Courtyard Designer” and are enhancing the city’s natural beauty through landscape design one property at a time. Our mission is to help home and property owners achieve the beautiful landscape they’ve always desired, while providing the highest level of service to our residential and commercial clients.

Beverly Katz, New Orleans Landscape Designer

Professional Team

Problem Yards Our Specialty

Beverly Katz

Exterior Designs was founded by Beverly, Licensed Landscape Contractor and Horticulturist, as well as a Regional Board Member for the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. As a long-time resident of New Orleans, Beverly understands the climate of the South and incorporates this knowledge into her designs. When Beverly is not designing, she commits her time to enhancing her community by volunteering with many local organizations. Beverly is also available for speaking engagements to educate the community about landscaping and offer her insight.

Kay Ourso

Kay, a Certified Landscape Architect, brings over 20 years of experience to the table and thrives on challenges. Her solid educational background, coupled with her artistic flair, makes her an invaluable asset to Exterior Designs. Joining forces with Beverly, Kay leads a powerful team of architectural and engineering consultants. Together, their combined expertise ensures that Exterior Designs consistently delivers the professional, high-quality results you desire.

Landscaping Trends

New Orleans Style Courtyards

Courtyards transform even the smallest outdoor space into a relaxing haven. We are known for our traditional New Orleans style courtyards where we combine lush plants with hardscaping to complete any city garden.

New Orleans backyard with pool & courtyard landscaping

Pools & Water Features

A lasting outdoor trend is the addition of a swimming pool, hot tub or water fountain. We specialize in designing around the focal point of your landscape, combining form with function to create an outdoor space as unique as you.

Off-Street Parking

We see a lot of problems in New Orleans where homeowners do not have their own parking or their existing driveway is broken. Our off-street parking service provides adequate space, while creating a beautiful level surface.

Touro Synagogue Uptown New Orleans' Garden District

Commercial Design

Many business owners are much too busy to focus on the office’s grounds. Our commercial landscaping service allows you to do what you do best, while giving you the peace of mind that your exterior will maintain a professional appearance.

Trusted Small Business

As an active member of many professional associations and organizations, Exterior Designs stays current with industry trends, design standards and permitting laws. Checkout what some of our past clients have to say about our work.

    
 
 
        
   Rebecca Thomley 
 August 30, 2024
 
 
  Finding a reliable and high-quality exterior design service felt like a bit of a treasure hunt for me. After a few disappointments with other companies, I was pretty skeptical about finding someone who could truly meet my expectations and collaborate on a project that’s deeply personal to my family and me. Then I came across Beverly Katz and her fantastic, women-led team at Exterior Designs Inc. in New Orleans, and they completely changed my perspective.

From the very beginning, they went above and beyond. They didn’t just offer a generic plan; they took the time to thoroughly analyze my property and develop recommendations tailored to its unique characteristics.

Their attention to detail was impressive. They addressed issues like uneven ground and areas where plants wouldn’t thrive with practical, stylish, and sustainable solutions. Their use of cutting-edge landscape architecture techniques, combined with a deep respect for the living heritage of New Orleans, really stood out.

Beverly’s team’s expertise went beyond just aesthetics. They set up an irrigation system that took care of every plant’s needs, ensuring everything bloomed beautifully. They even continue to follow up, treating their work with an awareness of the ongoing nature of ecological design. It was clear that their commitment wasn’t just about looks; they genuinely cared about creating a thriving landscape.

What really impressed me was their efficiency. They stuck to deadlines and were always prepared for weather-related challenges. Their proactive approach and attention to detail kept everything on track—something I had struggled with in the past with other contractors in the field.

In a city as rich in cultural and architectural heritage as New Orleans, this team stands out not just for the quality of their work but for their genuine dedication to their clients. If you’re looking for a blend of reliability, quality, and creativity, Beverly Katz and her team at Exterior Designs Inc. are definitely worth considering. Their passion and skill are evident in every aspect of their work, making them a perfect choice in exterior design.
  
 
       
   Robert Thomas 
 August 5, 2024
 
 
  We had to fire several landscapers over the years for what I considered to be sloppy work. Beverly Katz’s people are thorough and professional. I would recommend Exterior Designs without hesitation.
  
 
       
   Leslie Higgins 
 August 5, 2024
 
 
  Great service. Exterior designs has been doing our yard for over 15 years. Always dependable and they personalize all of your lawn and garden needs. Our garden gets many compliments from friends and family.
  
 
       
   Jacquleyn 
 July 31, 2024
 
 
  Excellent results from a well-established landscape and design company. Beverly Katz and her staff are knowledgeable, professional and competitive.
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   Richard Borne 
 April 24, 2013
 
 
  What a morale booster!  I have been putting off getting the yard in shape after the winter because I really don't have the motivation.  I called Exterior Design and had them come clean out the beds, trim everything back and add fresh mulch.  What a difference.  I have been motivated to buy new potted plants to add to the front yard.  Now it looks great!!!  I decided I was going to attack the back yard last weekend.  When I went out there Saturday morning, I decided to have Exterior Design give me an estimate on doing the basics in the back yard.  There is nothing like a clean, up- kept yard to energize you.  I am so happy I made this decision.

I am not sure how many sales people they have but ask for Beverly, she was really easy to work with on this project.
  
 
       
   Tara J 
 November 20, 2012
 
 
  After a series of cheap landscape jobs and failed do-it-yourself attempts at creating a beautiful yard, we finally decided to call some professional landscapers. After meeting with several well-known names, we decided on Exterior Designs. What set them above the rest was that we could see Ms. Katz's passion for her work  through her extensive knowledge  and creative ideas. She and her team worked with us on every small detail during the planning process, and when the work started, Beverly was there every day to make sure everything was going smoothly.
We went from a backyard with no defined space to a gorgeous patio with a pergola, fountain, and beautiful trees, plants, and flowers surrounding it. We could have never done this ourselves, and we thank Beverly and her wonderful crew at Exterior Designs for their hard work in making our backyard a true oasis!