Jan

Bringing New Orleans Courtyard Charm to Your Southern Home

Oct

From Problem to Paradise: Solving Outdoor Design Challenges

Guest article by Harley Grandone Every obstacle in outdoor design, whether it’s a limited budget, a small yard, tough climate conditions or tricky drainage, can actually spark creativity. The...

Jun

Incorporating Travel Finds into Outdoor Design

Guest article by Alison Hoover. Feature photo by Photo by Collov Home Design on Unsplash Among many other benefits, one of the greatest reasons to travel is to break routine...

Sep

How to Choose the Right Plants for Your Landscape

A Beginner’s Guide Guest article by By Teri Silver Choosing the right plants for your New Orleans landscape is like painting a masterpiece — everything should fit together in...

Mar

The Benefits of Landscaping & Hardscaping

When people think “landscaping” they usually only consider plants, trees and bushes. But one important part of landscaping that often gets overlooked is hardscaping. Most people think hardscaping refers...

Dec

Incorporating a Pergola in Your Landscape

Often when we visit our clients’ homes, we notice they are underutilizing their backyard. More specifically, many homeowners are only using the space directly surrounding their home. Whether they...

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...

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...

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Feb

I heart New Orleans

It’s Valentine’s Day and I can’t help but to think of the love I have for New Orleans – our city is so diverse in its culture, music, food...

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...

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