In the landscape industry we like to say we have always been in the ‘green’ industry. While this is true, it also has a kind of double meaning. At Outdoor Craftsmen we actively work on behalf of all our clients to implement practices that can make a difference in reducing carbon in the atmosphere. We […]
Landscape Ideas and Tips
Feng Shui in the Landscape
Feng Shui is the practice of arranging your environment to maintain and build chi, which the Chinese believe is the positive energy flow that connects all things. Thoughtfully arrange your environment and reduce your outdoor clutter, which blocks natural energy flow, and you can enhance your life, increase comfort, and attract positivity into your life. […]
The best gifts are thoughtful (landscape projects) gifts
How could you possibly go wrong giving a gift to that special someone that doubles as an outstanding investment in a property, is sure to be used and appreciated for years to come, is extremely long-lasting (like, for decades), and seriously one-of-a-kind? Not to mention guaranteed to be a true surprise and serious success. The […]
Just in time for winter: extending your indoors out
Extending our indoor comforts to our home’s outdoor environment continues to be a big trend (or would that be bringing the outdoors in, closer to home)? We are seeing use of home exterior materials for landscape elements like courtyard walls, natural stone fire features, and covered areas that are attached to the home itself designed […]
Outdoor Craftsmen gives sage advice in recent Denver Post article
Outdoor Craftsmen lead designer Chris Holthouser contributed his expertise and advice in a recent article published in The Denver Post. The article Broken sprinkler heads are bad, but you can’t see most problems with irrigation systems sought out experienced landscape professionals to recommend solving the problems with landscape irrigation systems. According to the article and […]
The "Big Reveal’
Fans of HGTV home remodel shows know well what comes at the end of each show when, after the blood, sweat, and tears of their dream renovation is complete and the homeowners see the full reno. In less than an hour on renovation television, viewers are intimate with the oftentimes stressful and angst-filled process of […]
