22
Apr
Landscaping Increases Property Value
As a local Landscape Designer and owner of Exterior Designs, I am always interested in hearing about the value of the services I provide to New Orleans and its...
19
Dec
Now is the Time to Add Cool Season Annuals
With temperatures dropping and staying cooler, many gardens lack color and life, but they don’t have to! LSU AgCenter suggests adding cool season annuals to your landscape during the winter to “enhance...
07
Dec
Is Artificial Turf Right for My Landscape?
Guest article by Ali Sanderson. Photo by Fauzan Saari on Unsplash. Why Faking the Lawn is Worth the Trouble New Orleans set a new record with a temperature of 96 degrees in May 2018...
31
Oct
Creating a Haven for Honey Bees in Your Garden
Guest article by Ali Sanderson. Photo by Luke Schobert on Unsplash. Planning and developing a beautiful garden is a very rewarding pastime. However, there is one aspect of a successful garden that many...
18
Sep
Adding Shade Trees to your Landscape
When is the best time to add a shade tree to your landscape? Beverly suggests fall is one of the best times to add shade trees to your landscape....
29
Nov
Louisiana Citrus Season
Louisiana citrus season is here and for the next two months or so, you will notice an abundance of Louisiana tree-ripened satsumas, grapefruits, navel oranges and lemons at your local...
22
Jun
Landscaping Tip: Butterfly and Pollinator Garden
Guest article by Rachel Lightsey with natural solutions recommended by Exterior Designs, Inc. Often viewed as a symbol of resurrection and renewal, butterflies are a sure sign summer is on its...
18
May
Preparing your Landscape for Hurricane Season
Is your yard/garden ready to withstand the storm?? Warm weather, outdoor BBQ’s, swimming, and Hurricane Season…all signs that the summer season is here in South Louisiana! The 2015 Hurricane...
19
Mar
Landscaping Tip: Mosquito Repellant Plants
Guest article by Rachel Lightsey with natural solutions recommended by Exterior Designs, Inc. As the weather warms up outside, we are not the only ones getting excited about the spring, so...
27
Jan
Indoor Plants Improve Air Quality
As winter’s shorter days and cooler temperatures force us indoors to stay warm, the house can feel ‘stuffy’ and there is nothing worse than being forced to spend countless...
