Archives for April 2025

Highlights from Parade of Homes 2025

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Thank you to everyone who visited Bardwell during the Parade of Homes weekend! It was a pleasure to share our latest homes and designs with you. A special thanks from Scott Bardwell, owner of Bardwell Homes—we’re grateful for your support and hope you left feeling inspired by what’s possible when thoughtful design and quality craftsmanship come together.

Move-In Ready Homes in Harveston

Located in South Baton Rouge, Lakes at Harveston offers scenic views, walking trails, a clubhouse, pool, and pickleball courts—perfect for a connected, active lifestyle.

Bardwell Homes is a featured builder in the community, offering move-in-ready and semi-custom homes starting in the low $600s. With timeless design, quality materials, and flexible floor plans, Bardwell makes it easy to build a home that fits your life.

Now available: Naples A (Lot 56), Bruges A (Lot 55), and Nice B (Lot 100).

Available Now! Lot 100
Move-In Ready! Lot 55
Move-In Ready! Lot 56

The Village at Willow Grove Townhomes

Located in the heart of Baton Rouge, The Village at Willow Grove offers upscale townhome living with walkable access to restaurants, shops, and The Dunham School. These 3-bed, 2.5-bath homes are thoughtfully designed with open floor plans, ground-floor primary suites, and high-quality finishes, starting in the $500s.

With three townhomes pending, only one move-in ready, and another under construction, availability in this sought-after neighborhood won’t last long. These homes fit perfectly for those wanting low-maintenance living without compromising style or location.

Custom Homes with Bardwell

Working with our team to build your custom home offers you a unique opportunity to create a space that truly fits your family’s lifestyle, needs, and personal style. With a custom home, you get to choose everything from the floor plan to the finishes, ensuring your home truly reflects you.

We focus on thoughtful design, expert craftsmanship, and making the process clear, inspiring, and enjoyable.

Ready to get started? Contact us to schedule a consultation and begin planning a home that’s built just for you!

Semi-Custom Process with Bardwell

Love the idea of a custom home but want a simpler process? Our semi-custom option lets you personalize key features while relying on the expertise and established process of the Bardwell team. Choose your community, select your lot and floor plan, then make finish selections that match your style. It’s a seamless way to create a home that fits your family—without starting from scratch.

Landscaping with Purpose: Creating Curb Appeal That Builds Community

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“In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside 24 hours.”

With an observation like that, Mark Twain sounds like he spent more time in South Louisiana than he did. Homeowners in Baton Rouge know that there is a sweet spot for enjoying the outdoors in relative comfort, and that time is now. Spring brings cool mornings, warm afternoons, and plenty of opportunity to tend to our gardens and spruce up our landscaping. 

Whether you’ve just moved into a new Bardwell home or you’re looking to refresh your outdoor space, our landscaping approach will help you create something that adds value to your home and the entire neighborhood.

How Landscaping Brings Neighborhoods to Life

Landscaping is about creating a warm welcome, a tidy place to stroll full of cheerful blooms. Imagine the porches where you’ll chat over coffee or call out to friends walking their dogs. Beautiful landscaping brings life to our neighborhood streets, no matter the size of the yard. Every Bardwell home includes professionally designed landscaping that blends beauty and functionality, primed to thrive in the South Louisiana climate.

We start with a lush centipede for a soft underfoot that’s tough enough to handle the high summer heat and sporadic winter freezes. From there, our front yard beds are planted with intention, adding curb appeal, depth, and visual interest with room for long-term growth. Then, we make the most of your communal space in the front yard, with professionally arranged beds that provide visual interest and promote long-term growth.

Flowers and shrubs add pops of color, texture, and movement, from delicate ground covers to the striking spray of pink roses. Thoughtfully selected to complement the exterior palette of each home, flowers are a simple addition that you can build on each year. Where possible, homeowners love to incorporate functional plants, like rosemary and lavender. These herbs are natural bug-repellents, which helps to address pesky mosquitoes while adding charm and fragrance.

From the curve of a flower bed to a few well-placed potted plants by the door, every element is chosen to enhance both form and function. Whether it’s a brick front walk softened by greenery or a clean, minimalist porch, your home’s exterior becomes a reflection of the pride we take in our communities. 

Our hope is that when you start with a strong garden as your base, ongoing maintenance is easier to handle, even for those without a green thumb. Here’s a few tips to consider as we dive into spring.

6 Landscaping Tips for New Construction Homes You Should Consider

  1. Let Your Yard Breathe

New landscaping needs time to settle. If you’ve just moved into a new Bardwell home, give it at least one month to root before making any changes. Focus on watering, weeding, and letting the beauty develop naturally.

  1. Add Layers for Depth

Use varying plant heights and textures to create dimension. This adds instant visual interest and makes your yard feel more established. Think low ground covers in front, medium-height blooms in the middle, and taller greenery in the bac

  1. Curate an Atmosphere

Your yard should feel like an extension of your home. Add a bit of personality with lights, a small bench, or a water feature. Outdoor gas lanterns add a soft ambiance to evening walks. Even something as simple as a few decorative planters or hurricane candles can make the space feel more finished. 

  1. Plant Native 

If you want your plants to last, choose hardy varieties that thrive in intense heat, humidity, and the occasional freeze. Think beautiful, resilient plants.

  1. Use Herbs as Multipurpose Accents

Herbs like basil, thyme, or lemon balm are wonderful selections that offer function and beauty. In addition to their sweet aroma, they’re useful in the kitchen, plus they repel bugs. Rosemary, lavender, and mint are delicious and great complements for summer cocktails and homemade iced teas.

  1. Maintenance Does the Most 

Don’t underestimate the power of clean lines and a tidy space. A swept porch, freshly pressure-washed, contrasted against a fresh bed of mulch under trimmed plants creates a homey polish. A little effort goes a long way to keeping that fresh look and feel.

Beauty at Every Doorstep with Bardwell Homes

Bardwell Homes is first and foremost a community builder.We want our neighborhoods to be places of life and connection. And when every yard reflects care and beauty, the whole community feels it. It’s a shared pride in the land we own, the homes we’ve built, and the lifestyle we’re cultivating.

No matter the size, your front yard is often your first impression to the world. With a little intention and seasonal upkeep, these spaces become the first part of your story.

Looking for inspiration? 

Browse our gallery of Bardwell homes to see real yards that showcase what’s possible.