By JIM BUTLER 

A stunning genko, a touch of Japanese maple, a surprising leopard plant, an unexpected fountain, a bench in just the right spot, such are nuances of Jeff Carbo’s life work. 

The acclaimed Alexandria landscape architect, one of six graduates among this year’s Bolton High School Hall of Fame inductees, has left his mark on private and public projects close to home and far away. 

A 1978 Bear, Carbo went on to LSU, where he is now a member of the university’s Alumni Hall of Distinction as well as being designated an Art & Design Distinguished Alumni. 

His design work is in evidence at LSU, Louisiana Tech, Alexandria International Airport and other public environments, and commercial and residential projects abound near and far. 

Several years ago he and wife Wendy (they met at LSU) formed GoodWorks, turning their talents to pro bono work for non-profits. 

Thousands of us pass that work daily — Holy Savior Menard High, Our Lady of Prompt Succor School and Church, Bolton Academy, St. Mary’s School, for example — without much thought to what has taken place. 

His professional colleagues, on the other hand, have recognized it, through almost 30 state and national awards since the mid-1990’s. 

Carbo and the other inductees will be honored at a dinner and ceremony on April 24. Tickets for the Holiday Inn Downtown event are available through boltonalumni.org/winfame.