Coloradans love their great outdoors. Including their own private great outdoors. Abundant sunshine, interesting skies, stepping into fresh air whenever we like, right outside our doors. The very foundation of any landscape is rock. Whether it forms retaining walls and hillside steps to meandering walkways and outdoor fireplaces, it is what Outdoor Craftsmen uses to […]
Spring
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 […]
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 […]
Landscape mistakes that can cost you – Part 2
Read Part One in the blog series here. Not Knowing Your Land Every property is unique and has characteristics that should dictate the design and landscape materials used. Before embarking on a landscape investment, get to know your property: Climate (your land’s microclimate to be specific). Are you in a banana belt where the sun […]
Landscape Essentials for a Backyard Event
If you are planning a large event or outdoor wedding at your home this summer, fall, or next spring, you’ll want to have your landscape looking healthy and inviting. Hosting a high-style event at your home is possible and fun when your outdoor space accommodates opportunities for memorable moments. The landscape designers at Outdoor Craftsmen […]
Creating privacy in the landscape
There are many ways to create privacy in the landscape – fences, walls, hedges, and trees are but a few of the possibilities. All are good options, depending on what you need privacy from, and whether you want your privacy year-round or just during the growing season, which is about 6 – 7 months of […]