Landscapes, like many things, can get old and tired and worn out. Pathways may crumble, plantings may perform less reliably after years of giving it their all, and even trees can show signs of aging by being unhealthy, pest oriented, or simply overgrown. When is the best time to consider a landscape redo? When you […]
Trees
Beauty is all around us.
You will quickly and easily find beauty by stepping outside and into nature. Senses are activated as you tune into a completely different experience than you were having indoors. Nature is an effective and pleasant way to reset. Your perspective on something might shift, an idea might come to you, or you might silence the […]
Add a little Zen to your landscape with Japanese inspired landscape design
Many who know Outdoor Craftsmen Landscape Design don’t know that its roots are steeped in a strong aesthetic of Asian-inspired calm and the thoughtful use of earth’s elements fire, water, stone, wood, and metal. Outdoor Craftsmen’s founder Scott Deemer has long been drawn to Asian garden influences, including feng shui and a peaceful, contemplative approach […]
Sneaky Ways to Sabotage your Landscape
After having your property professionally landscape designed and built by Outdoor Craftsmen, there is the upkeep. Many homeowners want to perform basic maintenance task themselves, which should be doable if not for the self-sabotaging (but easily rectifiable) mistakes unwittingly made by the homeowner. A few examples: When a plant/shrub/tree needs to come out and you […]
Planting Trees Leads to Reduced Depression and Loneliness
One thing rarely talked about in the landscape industry is the positive impact landscaping has on mental health. Even the smallest patches of greenery can be beneficial. Trees located within 300 feet of a home showed a reduced risk of the residents being prescribed antidepressants. Noticeable reduction in noise and pollution Measurable societal impacts such […]
Tree of Life
“Fire, water, stone, color, textures, and smell all stimulate the senses – this is my palette. I bring it all together using nature as inspiration.” – Scott Deemer, President + Founder, Outdoor Craftsmen In traditional Hebrew texts, the Tree of Life is an embodiment of the soul’s journey back to the source. It connects all […]
