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The Historic New Orleans Collection, Commercial Landscaping

The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) is a museum, research center and publisher dedicated to preserving the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South. The institution was founded in 1966 by General L. Kemper Williams and Leila Hardie Moore Williams—collectors of Louisiana materials who wished to share their holdings with the public.   So of course Exterior Designs was honored to be selected as their resident landscaper to continually maintain their many courtyards. Each courtyard is designed to be welcoming so guests are encourage to discovered what’s to come. We incorporate seating areas so guests have a good vantage point to enjoy their surroundings. Commercial landscaping is one of the many services offered by Exterior Designs, Inc. A New Orleans landscape designer, Exterior Designs will maintain your commercial landscape ensuring your exterior looks great throughout the year. Contact us to…

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off street parking

Entryways, Driveways & Off-street Parking

Visitors and neighbors’ first impression of your home is their view from the street and your home should be welcoming. Exterior Designs creates curb appeal by constructing and landscaping driveways and walkways, and even correcting standing water and poor drainage problems. We also select plant materials and containers to make your front door, porch, or balcony more inviting.     We see a lot of problems in the New Orleans area with off-street parking where homeowners do not have a sufficient area to park or the existing drive is broken and does not accommodate the cars of today. We overcome this challenge by constructing a new driveway, fixing broken and uneven concrete. We can link your driveway to a walkway or even create a small walk giving your guests a place to stand. Since every situation is unique, we encourage you to contact us for…

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landscape exterior

A Total Landscape Transformation

Throughout this landscape transformation, Exterior Designs worked with the client to create unique outdoor spaces surrounding this beautiful New Orleans home. We were able to create comfortable outdoor rooms throughout all sides of the residence. From off-street parking to a side entryway and two courtyards, the home’s personality was brought back to life. Check out our before and after photos to see the full landscape transformation.

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pool and backyard renovation

Good Fences Make Great Neighbors

Maybe Robert Frost didn’t agree in his “Mending Wall” poem, but over the years we have come to learn that good fences really do make great neighbors. Privacy is always a concern especially when living in the city, and Exterior Designs has helped numerous clients in solving their challenges through well placed landscaping. Take this New Orleans home for example, our client came to us seeking a way to make his backyard more secluded from the neighboring houses.   Their main complaint was they could not enjoy their back porch, pool or patio without feeling like they weren’t alone. I’m sure they have lovely neighbors, but no matter how nice they are there are times when you just crave a little solitude. Beverly Katz of Exterior Designs, Inc. is known for her vision in which she can correct a homeowner’s problem…

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New Orleans Botanical Gardens

Spring Garden Show 2014

Exterior Designs was awarded 2nd place for their booth display design at this year’s Spring Garden Show. The New Orleans landscaping company took a step in the right direction with colorful flowers arranged in a foot shaped planter. “I was inspired by the idea of tip toeing through a secret garden and finding wonderful surprises around every turn”, says owner Beverly Katz. The Spring Garden Show in the New Orleans Botanical Garden took place on April 5-6, 2014. The annual event invites visitors to explore horticultural exhibits and enjoy educational lectures and family-friendly activities. The festival includes plant and garden product sales, a Plant Health Clinic, the Children’s Discovery Zone, Art Market and live music on the Haspel Outdoor Stage. To learn more about the show and upcoming dates, visit: http://www.neworleanscitypark.com/events/spring-garden-show Exterior Designs, Inc. is a full-service design and build landscaping company offering construction, installation…

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