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 […]
Container Gardens
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 […]
Gorgeous, artistic plant containers are a home’s best friend
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 […]
The season for dreaming.
Longer sunny days. Sunday drives. First blooming daffodils. Hikes in the foothills. Daydreaming. Planning. As warmer weather arrives, a new season inches ever closer and the great outdoors beckons us from our winter cocoons. Spring is upon us! Outdoor Craftsmen welcomes your call to discuss that project you’d like to have done now so you […]
When flopping meets opportunity.
We are often asked what to do with mature perennials whose stems have toppled under the weight of snow (in winter) or flowers (during the growing season). Instead of rushing to stake them, or worse, cutting them off prematurely, let them mingle and poke into their garden companions. This effectively allows you to ‘reframe’ the […]
