We’ve all been there. We enter the home improvement or grocery store and see a rack of boxes with the most beautiful bulbs pictures printed on the outside of each, enticing us to purchase one of each. Come spring, we see a discordant mixture of colors, shapes and sizes in the landscape, leaving our yards […]
Landscape Ideas and Tips
The Beauty of Bulbs
Each Spring we collectively ooo and ahhh over beauty of flowering bulbs. We might see masses of technicolor tulips gracing front walkways, or clusters of daffodils and crocus bringing a cheerful energy to some tucked away spot. We see them poke out of the ground at the first sign of warmth and amuse ourselves with […]
Fences make good neighbors
Robert Frost penned that proverb in his poem Mending Wall in 1914, and it still rings true today. Fencing enjoys a strong popularity ranking against other outdoor structures and it’s not surprising to our designers here at Outdoor Craftsmen. We estimate that about 95% of our clients mention some sort of privacy issue (or opportunity) […]
Stone creates our most spectacular landscapes
Fire, water, stone, color, textures, and smell all stimulate the senses – this is my palette. I bring it all together using nature as inspiration. Environmental stewardship is key. We are water-wise, environmentally friendly, and definitely make the world a more beautiful place. – Scott Deemer, President + Founder of Outdoor Craftsmen Outdoor Craftsmen’s signature […]
You aren’t imagining it, summers ARE getting hotter
According to a New York Times article, this summer’s scorching heat in America and across the globe are now the norm. Researchers have found that most summers are now in the ‘hot’ or ‘extremely hot’ category when compared to the mid-20th century. Extreme heat is difficult for most of us to deal with, and during […]
Tree TLC
We are often asked when it’s best to examine trees and look for signs of health trouble, and when to prune and thin branches so the tree can breathe and get optimal sunlight. It’s a great question. Outdoor Craftsmen landscape designers recommend hiring professionals to get your trees in top shape (they are after all […]
