Magazines, social media, and garden centers are awash in “Spring!” this time of year. Gorgeous photos of lilacs in bloom and hydrangea bushes spilling over landscape pathways are alluring and might even entice us to purchase… except we are still firmly ensconced in winter and can’t possibly turn still-frozen ground. With a blizzard forecast for […]
Romantic Gardens
The idea of a romantic garden conjures images of paths strewn with rose petals, arbors heaving under the weight of flowering vines, a water fountain surrounded by wildflowers, fireplace areas with cozy seating, or a footbridge over a babbling brook. You needn’t live in a country setting to have a beautiful landscape imbued with romantic […]
The Chill Zone
Outdoor Craftsmen has a staff very-well versed in all things outdoors. Our jobs are mostly outside and we tend to actively seek the outdoors even when we aren’t working. As a result, the concept of ‘chill zone’ in any landscape (public or private) is meaningful and valuable to us. We understand that it is important […]
Modern landscape design: classic with a twist
Every home we design a landscape for is unique, and we like that because it gives us the opportunity to stretch our landscape chops and grow as designers and craftsmen. Over 30 years in the business no two projects have been alike! In recent years we’ve been sought after for more contemporary, modern landscape designs. […]
What matters most
During the holidays we give extra consideration to those who grace our lives and matter most to us. About their likes and dislikes, things they do, places they go, where and how they live and arrange their environment to suit their needs for comfort, style, and taste. This leads us to think about our own […]
Of Yule and Winter Solstice
Yule is known to most of us as a synonym for Christmas. Familiar customs and traditions (yule log, wassail, and the decorated tree) stem from Yule, named for a Norse merrymaking midwinter festival called Jul. The festival lasted for 12 days. Today, Yule takes place on the day of winter solstice in the northern hemisphere […]
