“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Clare Boothe Luce The minimalist movement that started in the 1960’s thrived on simplicity in both content and form. It devolved into the excesses of the Reagan era in the 1980s, and then saw a resurgence in this country during the ‘great recession’ we experienced at the beginning of […]
Container Gardens
Showstopper Container Plantings
Outdoor Craftsmen has a secret weapon for extending the beauty of the landscapes they create for clients: extraordinary container gardens. From sweet and simple in rustic wood window boxes to swoon-worthy plantings in oversized pots, we have a bevy of creative ideas to make your home look and feel warm and welcoming well into winter. […]
Go tropical for summer containers
Looking for lush, exotic, showstopper planters for your patio, deck, and landscape this summer? Go tropical! Outdoor Craftsmen has designers dedicated to container plantings, and they never fail to come up with the most unique, standout arrangements. Tropicals, especially rich green palm fronds, have grown in popularity across interiors, fashion, home décor, and landscape design […]
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 […]
Oversize is better when it comes to planters
If you want to add height, texture, color, or beauty to any area of your landscape, go big. Oversized planters look natural in a landscape in addition to looking like sculpture or outdoor art. We use very large pots that hold up elements year after year (frost-proof) and are water-wise when possible. Very large pots […]
Gorgeous Fall container garden ideas
Our container garden crew has been busy designing stunning fall containers for our clients. We create container plantings for front entries, near garden gates, for poolside beauty, and even adorning garage entrances (because they aren’t just for visitors to see – you’ll want to admire their beauty every day too). Our design experts find the […]