Featured Garden Designs
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Val opened The Old Aurora Community Garden in Algiers on her lot! more…
Other Gardens
Mr. & Mrs. Hamilton’s hard work on their lot has already begun bearing its fruits. Highlighted by this enclosed garden the rest of the yard contains several ornamental and fruit trees that will bring nourishment to both the body and soul for years to come!
Fresh veggies, a grill and a deck….what more could you need!
The Winesberry’s relax under a patio umbrella.
A Rain Water Collection System
Each barrel stores 50 gallons.
A small area for relaxing.
This kitchen garden looks like a miniature farm!
A big smile from Mr. Archie Watson who shows off his young orchard.
The Lafontaine’s garden proves that you can’t plant too much!
Fragrant and bright, a rose brings the garden to life.
Conserve water by using a system that gets right to the roots.
This planter was made using wood from the old fence that was torn down.
Park your car on a surface that looks and acts like concrete, but still allows water to soak back into the ground.
Decking low to the ground makes a smooth transition from the house to the yard.
The Cuiellette’s 6’ Tall Security Fence
A colorful approach brightens the block.
Cool outdoor furniture
Let water soak into the ground
Retreat from the Heat
This deck is ideally located!
Mrs. Battiste’s white vinyl fence
Feel free to bring your own personal touch to the garden.
Vernacular fencing out in the wetlands of New Orleans East.
Game time! There’s plenty of room to play!
A lower maintenance alternative to mulch is rocks such as gravel, river stones, lava rocks or marble chips.
This classy deck defines space in the backyard.
A spot to garden and relax.
Constructing a garden step by step.
This wooden fence is a creative alternative to chain link.
Growing Home helps the Miles’ get the most out of their new space.
Plantings galore!
Cana Flowers Frame Mrs. Washington
Cana flowers are low maintenance and add vibrant color to this house.
Cast Iron and Ginger plants are well suited under this mature Live Oak tree.
Reusing materials to create something unique.
A personalized landscape.
A simple gravel area framed with concrete pavers looks natural and is good for the environment.
Time to relax!
Serious outdoor living.
Brightening up the Lower Ninth Ward.
The ultimate DIY project.
A great alternative to concrete.
Where is the lawn?
Variations of color and texture.
These plants will brighten things up.
Park next to this!
Using plants to define space.
Alternating materials for the front fence.
An elegant pool for all seasons.
Relaxing in the swing.
Thanks to Rebirth for helping!
This garden packs a punch.
A low tech storm water retention area!
Gravel is great! Color, pattern and texture.
Bringing the family together.
Soon to be a place to meet.
A yard full of food and flowers in Gentilly!
A tropical retreat in the back yard of a historic shot-gun style house in Holy Cross.
No more water bills!
Watering her new plants after installation.
Even a sidewalk can be lovely.
A very simple deck.
Creative design with recycled materials!
We combined a shed and a gazebo to create the shedzebo!
Fill up your rain garden with water loving species!
This garden is all about groundcovers!