About Us: Approach – Awards – Civic Work – Safety – Affiliations – The Farm

Landscape Images transforms ordinary spaces into outdoor living environments. Since 1984 we have partnered with our clients to ensure that your vision for your garden grows into a reality by maintaining our commitment to focus on the experience.

We enjoy sharing with our clients an atmosphere of creativity and learning, from the process of design to the excitement of that first walk through your finished garden. We are dedicated to presenting a fulfilling experience for you to enjoy during that process and in the way your garden makes you feel upon completion. Listening to your needs, exploring possibilities and responding to your requests with solutions are a few of the things Landscape Images strives to provide for you.

This unique approach has distinguished us as “the premier landscape company of choice” in the greater New Orleans area, and our strength lies in the diverse professional backgrounds of our team of landscape architects, horticulturists, irrigation technicians, arborists, carpenters and highly trained field associates.

Because of our “Design-Build-Maintain” philosophy, Landscape Images is the comprehensive source for all your commercial and residential landscape needs. We invite you to share your vision, trust our creative forces and enjoy the journey to exceptional results.

Alan Mumford, ASLA  President and Landscape Architect Alan Mumford graduated from Louisiana State University and received a Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture in 1982. Alan is a licensed Landscape Architect, Landscape Contractor and Arborist. He has owned and operated Landscape Images, Ltd. since 1984 and has been involved with a number of exciting projects, including master planning for community developments, weekend retreats, commercial properties, recreational facilities, large and small residential properties and urban and rural streetscapes. Alan believes strongly in professionally maintained landscapes and has developed programs for the maintenance of the various establishments mentioned above.

Marianne Mumford Vice President and Landscape Architect Marianne Mumford, owner and Landscape Architect, graduated in 1983 from LSU with a Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture. Marianne manages all aspects of the Landscape Images, Ltd’s Maintenance Department. Marianne believes strongly in surrounding herself with customers that want to be pro-active in their gardens and colleagues that are creative, spirited and can enthusiastically work as a team. Marianne is a member of the New Orleans Horticulture Society, the Association of Landscape Contractors of America, and The New Orleans Town Gardeners. She also volunteers for the Secret Garden Tour which benefits brain injury survivors.

Jeannette Roussell Commercial Landscape Architect Landscape Architect Jeannette Roussell graduated in 1977 from LSU with a Bachelor of Science Degree and completed the Landscape Architecture Masters program in 1983. Jeannette has been designing landscapes with Landscape Images, Ltd. since 1994.

		Awards New Orleans City Park Botanical Garden Show 2007 Landscape Images was awarded “Best of Show”and “1st Place: Commercial Horticulture Division” along with “1st Place: Design Excellence Commercial.” Garden Club of America’s Club Horticulture Commendation 2007 Marianne Mumford received the Garden Club of America’s Club Horticulture Commendation, “to honor her horticultural and civic contributions including her collaboration on the Edible Schoolyard Project at the Green School and the restoration project in City Park,”  The New Orleans Town Gardeners 2007. In 2006, Landscape Images was 1 of 20 across the nation that received the prestigious gold level award for safety performance.  We are all very proud of this accomplishment!  Landscape Images, as a team, has received this award from our industry for meeting specific safety standards. On May 31, 2007 Landscape Images participated in HGTV’s Landscaper’s Challenge. Click the logo to the right to see what happened!
Landscape Images, Ltd. Voted “Best Places to Work” in 2004 & 2005 The husband-wife team, Alan & Marianne Mumford have leveled the playing field at Landscape Images, literally. The Jefferson-based landscape architect firm introduced an open book management program five years ago, allowing employees to see where every dollar and cent goes throughout the company. Employees can earn a bonus based on the company’s performance at the end of every quarter. “It’s become a philosophy here, not just a bonus system,” said Alan Mumford. “Down through everybody, we are all on the same page and working for the better of the business because we all have personal stakes.”

The workshop encouraged students to bring out their creative sides by developing designs for their campus, which included:  shaded areas for seating, areas to perform, and plenty of lawn space for play and recreation. The models were put on display for their Spring Parents Night and remained there until Hurricane Katina shattered the dreams for this campus planning just one month later.

Due to the devastating effects of the hurricane, New Orleans Green Middle School campus, which is now located at 2319 Valance Street, just off Freret Sreet, uptown, has once again emerged with another chance to make a difference in the learning opportunities for our children. Currently, Marianne is working on the task force that is setting up a program based on a successful Edible Schoolyard at MLK Middle School in Berkley, California. This time the Landscape Images team is not only involving the children in the design phase, but also bringing the school’s teachers in to brainstorm ideas as to how they see themselves teaching in the garden upon its completion. 

One of the goals of this project is to have the school become a model program for all schools in the New Orleans area.  The program will teach our children to think about and make healthier food choices for the rest of their lives. The mission of the program is to create and sustain an organic garden and landscape that is wholly integrated into the school’s curriculum and lunch program from grades K through 8.

Marianne was also involved in gathering the team of local Landscape architects that would work with the landscape Images team in developing the Edible Schoolyard through the design, construction and installation of the garden phases. The garden broke ground in the summer of 2007 and has an extremely bright future ahead.

Community Service Landscape Images also provides a community service by maintaining two parkway medians in the New Orleans and Jefferson areas. They are on the corner of Carrollton and St. Charles Ave. and the Oak Street Triangle near Leake Ave.  Be sure to take a look when you drive by!

Safety Safety has always been our strength at Landscape Images. Our affiliation with Planet, the Landscape industry's educational association and their safety program Stars continually informs and educates our company and associates. We have been receiving safety education, newsletters, current seasonal safety issues and recognition for our membership since 1996. Our company holds monthly “Tailgate Safety Meetings,” and over the years we have been presented with numerous awards including No Vehicle Accidents, No Physical Injuries and many more.

Affiliations

Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association
American Society of Landscape Architects
Planet – The Professional Landcare Network