One of the most important tasks our designers undertake is to include ‘notes’ of all five human senses into clients’ landscape designs. We’re devotees of landscapes that proactively bring the outdoors into the personal everyday experience through sound, sight, taste, smell, and touch. Some plants just invite more attention than others in the landscape. It […]
Summer
Romantic Gardens
The idea of a romantic garden conjures images of paths strewn with rose petals, arbors heaving under the weight of flowering vines, a water fountain surrounded by wildflowers, fireplace areas with cozy seating, or a footbridge over a babbling brook. You needn’t live in a country setting to have a beautiful landscape imbued with romantic […]
End of Summer Ritual
Every year at the end of summer we take time to indulge in several rituals that provide moments of wonderful contemplation before our busy fall planting season. We pour over photos of our best spring and summer projects, taking time to savor the exquisite details in each that made it “our best project yet” (in […]
Gorgeous, artistic plant containers are a home’s best friend
Outdoor pots are one of those must-do home accessories that add incredible value to the look and feel of any property. The inclusion of plant containers in your landscape is an elegant crowning touch lending visual and structural beauty to your entire outdoor area. Concrete containers are especially popular, and they work beautifully in all […]
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 […]