What sets Quality Landscape apart from the other large landscape companies serving North Louisiana? 

I honestly think the biggest difference is that the owners established a foundation for our company where client satisfaction is paramount. Our goal is to build a lifelong relationship with each client and not just do a one-time job for them, so our focus always remains on the client experience. Every single member of the staff is extensively trained to ensure the work is done correctly and the client is satisfied. 

What services do you offer?

There are so many parts to landscaping, it is hard to sum it all up, but the main services we provide are: planting, bed installs, landscape maintenance, irrigation, drainage, sod and dirt work, stonework, hardscapes and outdoor living space installs, commercial lawn care…. the list goes on. We are a full-service landscaping and irrigation company, serving all of North Louisiana.

What does being a licensed company mean for your clients?

To provide landscaping services in LA, the law provides that you must be a licensed horticulturist. There is good reason for that. It is to protect the client. So many times, we’ve seen a client that chose an unlicensed person to do work in their beds and they ended up with only annuals planted in their beds, or indoor plants planted outdoors, or so many other issues that cost them greatly. When we do an installation, the plants are chosen based on a wide variety of conditions at the property and based on our extensive plant knowledge and experience. The same goes for the irrigation work. Being licensed and having the experience to back it up, makes a world of difference for our clients. 

With so many people leaving the city for the country, 2024 is shaping up to be the year of relocation. And those newly in the market for a new home have a wide variety of options to choose from—especially if you want to find a home with a sense of place.

Shreveport, LA. The well-established neighborhood of Southern Trace is surrounded by celestial pine valleys, open meadows, and majestic oaks—offering residents a championship golf course, tennis courts, a state-of-the-art clubhouse, and, most importantly, a sense of place. That sentiment is best established in their new, upscale custom-home village, Whispering Path. For anyone hoping to blend the city’s walkability with the country’s rustic charm, Whispering Path at Southern Trace has been designed as a Traditional Neighborhood Development, a carefully planned neighborhood designed to foster connections and provide respite from the trends of urban sprawl.

Hoffpauir’s vision is to give back to the communities they serve by promoting community activities, such as block parties and directories, to connect neighbors on a block-by-block basis. And, because of the varied influences developers like to incorporate into today’s neighborhoods, there is no one-size-fits-all definition of what they look like. Today, Southern Trace is linked together by streets that handle vehicles while still promoting bicycle and pedestrian traffic.  With the inclusion of a civic space—think park, green or square—Hoffpauir helped develop a new phase of homes in Southern Trace—known as Whispering Paths as Southern Trace—where residents gather to promote a powerful sense of community.

Pedestrian-Centric Design

According to Hoffpauir, the goal behind Whispering Paths “was to produce a compact, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with all kinds of housing types that allow people to walk to and from an assortment of amenities. Neighbors can interact with each other while sitting on the porches of their homes, which are located near public sidewalks. Narrow streets reduce the traffic flow, gearing more toward pedestrian traffic.”

Reflecting the character of older, more graceful communities, Whispering Path is modeled on the original principles of the traditional neighborhood design. Planned with the pedestrian in mind, an extensive network of walkways winds through the development. Street trees, wide sidewalks, and decorative street lighting make the neighborhood a very attractive pedestrian experience. Design features like larger, functional front porches and open spaces help create this people-friendly design.

“Designing places around the needs of pedestrians was a key principle behind Whispering Path,” says Hoffpauir. The homes create an interesting and attractive edge to the streetscape. The classic architectural lines and historic detailing provide a rich but consistent visual experience.

A Mix of Housing Styles That Feels Organic

Another key principle of Whispering Path is a wide variety of housing styles for residents to choose from, which provides options that fit the needs of a more diverse population. “We included a wide variety of residential types,” says Hoffpauir of Whispering Path’s design. “This is not a place where the same house is built and repeated. Each is unique, allowing us to build a more diverse and interesting community.”  Though Southern Trace is well known for its “traditional” heritage and architecture, who doesn’t love a new home for its smart design and curb appeal—better yet, who doesn’t love two that are for sale?

Two currently on the market—10911 Whispering Path and 10913 Whispering Path— “are darling houses,” says Hoffpauir. They were finished in December 2023. According to Hoffpauir, the builder wanted an easily maintained house, and these properties have a lock-and-leave feel. They are centrally located, with easy access to parks, shops, and Interstate 49. Likewise, they have all the amenities and utilities that come with living in Whispering Path.