Following landscape trends can be inspiring and help refresh an outdoor space. But following trends also comes with trade-offs. Pros: Outdoor Craftsmen stays current with landscape trends to keep our designs stylish and cohesive with modern design aesthetics. Trends often highlight new ideas in sustainability, such as drought-tolerant plantings, native gardens, or water-saving irrigation systems […]
Boulders & Walls
One sure way to gain a sense of peace in your landscape and gardens
Outdoor Craftsmen’s founding purpose has been to create an environment of serenity in every landscape they create. The guiding beliefs, values, and passion of founder and President Scott Deemer and company Vice President Chris Holthouser consistently inform their landscape designs, the company’s culture, and the level of excellence in everything they do. Creating places with […]
Designing a landscape for privacy
Creating a sense of seclusion in your outdoor space doesn’t necessarily require building tall fences. Outdoor Craftsmen’s thoughtful landscape design will provide natural, beautiful privacy through plantings, hardscaping (such as gorgeous boulders and rock structures), and clever use of berms or the landscape’s natural features. Our landscape designers start by assessing your yard’s sightlines – […]
How rock and stone create a foundation for spectacular landscapes
Rock and stone are more than just aesthetic elements in a garden—they are the backbone of many of Outdoor Craftsmen’s spectacular landscape designs. These natural materials offer strength, texture, and timeless beauty, blending seamlessly with the environment while elevating the overall look and function of outdoor spaces. The Natural Appeal of Stone From boulders and […]
Rethinking unused outdoor spaces
Outdoor Craftsmen is often called upon to ‘recontextualize’ unused outdoor space – those places outside that we all have somewhere on our property that are not used for kids, social gatherings and entertainment, or active gardening. Recontextualizing a space involves transforming underutilized areas into functional, beautiful, and sustainable features that enhance your outdoor environment. For […]
Designing “echoes” into the landscape
In a landscape, “echoes” refer to design elements that repeat or mirror each other to create a sense of harmony, continuity, and balance. Outdoor Craftsmen’s team of designers has long employed their knowledge and skill to create a rhythm in the outdoor environment, establishing a flow by visually (and physically) connecting different areas in the […]
