In the landscape industry we like to say we have always been in the ‘green’ industry. While this is true, it also has a kind of double meaning. At Outdoor Craftsmen we actively work on behalf of all our clients to implement practices that can make a difference in reducing carbon in the atmosphere. We […]
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Feng Shui in the Landscape
Feng Shui is the practice of arranging your environment to maintain and build chi, which the Chinese believe is the positive energy flow that connects all things. Thoughtfully arrange your environment and reduce your outdoor clutter, which blocks natural energy flow, and you can enhance your life, increase comfort, and attract positivity into your life. […]
Straight lines in nature
Outdoor Craftsmen designers don’t ascribe to the idea that straight lines in the landscape look too ‘formal’ or ‘unnatural’. Indeed, straight lines can be quite attractive when contrasted with their counterpart ‘curves’ and are an effective way of drawing our attention to special areas of a property. We wouldn’t design an awkwardly curved path when […]
Plants for Striking Winter Color
February is the time of year when we gaze upon our winter landscapes from the warmth of cozy abodes and pine for something interesting and colorful to look at. Enter winter annuals! These striking ornamental plants are popular in our area because they stand up to freezing temps well and don’t die off like other […]
Designing the land with you in mind
We often work with clients whose home has an awe-inspiring view or a special light during a specific time of day, and we are asked to preserve and enhance those special qualities of the property as part of our design. Designing a landscape can be a complex endeavor. We must respect the lines and style […]
Award-winning Outdoor Craftsmen to create Niwot Sculpture Garden
Niwot resident and local business owner Scott Deemer of Outdoor Craftsmen has committed his company’s resources for the creation of a public art space in the Cottonwood Park West neighborhood of this small Colorado community. Deemer and his team will contribute their design and project management expertise along with considerable labor and materials to bring […]