Outdoor Craftsmen creates landscape wonderlands for exacting clients with very good taste. Every project draws from a toolbox of craftsmen who know and love everything natural. We also have secret weapon for the best possible outcome in any landscape: ornamental grasses. They come in an enormous variety of sizes, colors, and fronds (their version of […]
Landscape Ideas and Tips
Creating the perfect pathways in your landscape
Pathways (or walkways) are a priority in any landscape and landscape design. Pathways greatly enhance a home’s curb appeal and serve as the way for you and your guests to get from one area in your landscape to another smoothly and with ease. Pathways are functional in our outdoor environments but they are also aesthetically […]
If you love nature, you’ll love having an Inner Garden
Sometimes it can be difficult to arrive home after a long day of work (or walk away from your remote working space) and find yourself still in the fray by all the ‘home’ things that need your attention. Inner Gardens take you to nature before transitioning you into the next thing you do. This is […]
Moon Gardens
“By the light of the silvery moon…” is the topic of this month’s landscape design blog post. Moon gardens are an especially nice kind of garden to have within the greater landscape because of year-round interest and a whole new perspective on the outdoor environment for homeowners and visitors alike. A moon garden uses primarily […]
Add a little Zen to your landscape with Japanese inspired landscape design
Many who know Outdoor Craftsmen Landscape Design don’t know that its roots are steeped in a strong aesthetic of Asian-inspired calm and the thoughtful use of earth’s elements fire, water, stone, wood, and metal. Outdoor Craftsmen’s founder Scott Deemer has long been drawn to Asian garden influences, including feng shui and a peaceful, contemplative approach […]
Landscaping around a deck
We are frequently asked to tackle challenging landscape design problems. Outdoor Craftsmen are experts at providing solutions that really work for our clients with unique issues like grading, poor drainage, unsightly views, and bad soil. One request we get a lot is for landscape design around a deck. Landscaping around a deck can go […]
