“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 […]
Plants and Flowers
The Healing Power of Your Own Landscape
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. – John Muir The landscape and gardens surrounding our homes can create a sense of wonder and be a daily celebration of nature. Our landscapes and gardens are also incredible healers for what ails us. You want to be in your landscape and […]
Landscape Trends for 2020
Some good news for the near future comes from Outdoor Craftsmen, who are keeping us abreast of landscape and gardening trends for this coming growing season. Outdoor Craftsmen is open for business and continues to spread their landscape magic throughout the properties of homeowners despite the coronavirus. For questions about the specifics of how we […]
The Four-Season Landscape
Outdoor Craftsmen landscape creatives are kept busy year-round designing and implementing fabulous landscape ideas for homeowners. It is imperative where we live that we think in four-season terms, where the property transitions beautifully as the seasons shift. When done well, a landscape experiences an effortless evolution from one season into the next. The end of […]
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. […]
Outdoor Craftsmen Instagram Roundup
Need a little inspiration to start planning your dream landscape? Check out our Instagram Roundup for ideas on what’s possible. #1 Stone walls, ornamental gates, and the perfect light fixture make this Boulder, Colorado front entryway a delight to approach. #2 Tranquility. That fence, that outdoor kitchen, the seating area, tree, sculpture. You should see […]
