We all know how good being in nature can make us feel. We have known it for millennia. The sounds… the scent of the trees, the sunlight playing through the leaves, the fresh, clean air – these things give us a sense of comfort. They ease our stress and worry, help us to relax and […]
Landscape Ideas and Tips
The Healing Power of Your Own Landscape
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. – John Muir The landscape and gardens surrounding our homes can create a sense of wonder and be a daily celebration of nature. Our landscapes and gardens are also incredible healers for what ails us. You want to be in your landscape and […]
Landscape Trends for 2020
Some good news for the near future comes from Outdoor Craftsmen, who are keeping us abreast of landscape and gardening trends for this coming growing season. Outdoor Craftsmen is open for business and continues to spread their landscape magic throughout the properties of homeowners despite the coronavirus. For questions about the specifics of how we […]
The foundation of the most spectacular landscapes
Coloradans love their great outdoors. Including their own private great outdoors. Abundant sunshine, interesting skies, stepping into fresh air whenever we like, right outside our doors. The very foundation of any landscape is rock. Whether it forms retaining walls and hillside steps to meandering walkways and outdoor fireplaces, it is what Outdoor Craftsmen uses to […]
Setting the landscape
We’ve discussed the importance of establishing the “bones of the landscape” before. Good bones in the outdoor environment are created through expert use of permanent landscape features such as boulders and rocks, pathways, fencing, water fountains/ponds/swimming pools, stairs/steps, patios, and walls. This is referred to as ‘hardscaping’ in landscape design. Outdoor Craftsmen is known for […]
Post-Holiday Comfort and Joy
The warm glow of a fireplace when entertaining changes the entire ambiance of the fete. The flickering flames of a fire and the allure of its warm and cozy nature draw us outdoors during winter, too. Today’s outdoor fireplaces comes in all shapes, sizes, and tastes, but one thing they all have in common is […]
