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 […]
Landscape Ideas and Tips
Planting Trees Leads to Reduced Depression and Loneliness
One thing rarely talked about in the landscape industry is the positive impact landscaping has on mental health. Even the smallest patches of greenery can be beneficial. Trees located within 300 feet of a home showed a reduced risk of the residents being prescribed antidepressants. Noticeable reduction in noise and pollution Measurable societal impacts such […]
We’re Outdoor Craftsmen – your landscape dream team
Outdoor Crafstmen has achieved the vision of being the premier landscape design and build company in Boulder County. We create exceptional designs for every home, tailoring each project to the individual aesthetic of the homeowner, the architecture of the home, the lifestyle/function they desire, and the investment they are making. Our most noteworthy projects are […]
Dark Skies and Outdoor Lighting
We have the extraordinary privilege of living where there are still dark skies. Go outside on a clear dark night and you’ll see the Milky Way. Over 80% of the world no longer sees it in their sky. Let’s protect and preserve ours! The premise of dark sky community is simple: us the right amount […]
What a tree can do
“You know me, I think there ought to be a big old tree right there. And let’s give him a friend. Everybody needs a friend.” ― Bob Ross There is something about trees that speaks to people in a very fundamental way. Planting a tree is a long-term commitment and that captures the imagination. Trees’ […]
Reasons we love trees
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the next best time is today.” – Chinese proverb The benefits of trees are many: health, cost savings, increased property values, the well-being of mankind, to name a few. Trees are one of the first things to appear in little kids’ drawings, evoke a […]
