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 […]
Landscape Ideas and Tips
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 […]
Landscaping in winter? Yes!
Our 300+ days of sunshine a year mean we perform our landscape design and installation tasks year-round. This surprises many who think the ground is too frozen or the air too cold to dream up fabulous landscape designs for new homes, landscape renovations or special garden areas. Winter is a great time to start a […]
Luxurious Outdoor Escapes
The pinnacle of quality in landscape design has to do with a these fundamental concepts (among others). These are some of the absolute tenets of our work. Respect for and stewardship of the land, regardless of size. This requires tuning in to all of elements of the place – light, air, sound, weather, orientation, grading […]
What you see out your window
A quality designed landscape must be functional in ways the homeowner notices from inside the house looking out. This is equally true regardless of season – in fact, more important because of the seasons. The view from kitchen and office windows has become priority for families and work-from-home professionals. You want to see color, texture, […]
Showstopper Container Plantings
Outdoor Craftsmen has a secret weapon for extending the beauty of the landscapes they create for clients: extraordinary container gardens. From sweet and simple in rustic wood window boxes to swoon-worthy plantings in oversized pots, we have a bevy of creative ideas to make your home look and feel warm and welcoming well into winter. […]
