Outdoor pots are one of those must-do home accessories that add incredible value to the look and feel of any property. The inclusion of plant containers in your landscape is an elegant crowning touch lending visual and structural beauty to your entire outdoor area. Concrete containers are especially popular, and they work beautifully in all […]
Stone creates our most spectacular landscapes
Fire, water, stone, color, textures, and smell all stimulate the senses – this is my palette. I bring it all together using nature as inspiration. Environmental stewardship is key. We are water-wise, environmentally friendly, and definitely make the world a more beautiful place. – Scott Deemer, President + Founder of Outdoor Craftsmen Outdoor Craftsmen’s signature […]
You aren’t imagining it, summers ARE getting hotter
According to a New York Times article, this summer’s scorching heat in America and across the globe are now the norm. Researchers have found that most summers are now in the ‘hot’ or ‘extremely hot’ category when compared to the mid-20th century. Extreme heat is difficult for most of us to deal with, and during […]
Serve up the landscape while making a statement
What’s on trend this year in the landscape and gardening realm? Some of the most sought-after design elements are wonderful additions to an intentionally curated outdoor environment. Gardens as totally organic experiences – clients are opting to include fruit trees and vegetable gardens in their landscape now that organic produce is in high demand. Outdoor […]
Outdoor Kitchens and Grilling Stations
Summertime and the living is easy… especially when your landscape is outfitted with an outdoor kitchen, bar, grilling station, or pizza oven. Most of us relish the idea of cooking and grilling outdoors during the summer months because it keeps the heat out of the house, it is a particularly relaxing way to cook, and […]
Mind the Views
Some of our favorite landscape designs cater to the stunning views our clients have from vantage points inside and outside of their homes. The most picturesque landscapes complement the surrounding scenery, combining amazing landscape design with breathtaking views of a cityscape, mountains, desert, or rolling hills. Striking outdoor spaces are extremely detailed in their planning, […]