“In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.” – John Steinbeck Tuesday June 20th is Summer Solstice – that time of year when the sun reaches its highest position in the sky and those of us in the Northern Hemisphere celebrate the first day of Summer. […]
The benefits of a blank slate
Are you sitting on blank canvas for a fresh and modern approach to landscaping and don’t know it? Could a new start for your land be just the thing you need to create natural abundance and coexist peacefully with your land? Starting over is a best possible approach for many tired, overgrown landscapes. Beginning anew […]
The "Big Reveal’
Fans of HGTV home remodel shows know well what comes at the end of each show when, after the blood, sweat, and tears of their dream renovation is complete and the homeowners see the full reno. In less than an hour on renovation television, viewers are intimate with the oftentimes stressful and angst-filled process of […]
Warm your outdoor entertaining space
Outdoor firepits have come a long way since the days of simple circular in-ground pits created with basic concrete pavers. Elevated well beyond the ‘pit’, today’s fire features are stunning in their design, materials (think crushed glass), and variety. They set a mood in an exterior space in a way that no other feature can […]
Top considerations when hiring a landscape company
Embarking on a dream landscape project is an important decision. You will be making major decisions about how you want to live when outside of your home, about problems you wish to solve in the landscape (noise, privacy, erosion, sustainability), and about what investment value the work will bring to the home overall. Outdoor Craftsmen […]
Landscape Classics for 2017
Some things never go out of style. This holds true for fashion, cars, jewelry, and architecture. And landscaping. The most beautiful landscapes and environments in the world are memorable because they are beautiful to behold, the contain intentional elements of function and aesthetics, and because they stir in us feelings of reverence, vitality, and humility. […]