Many of us are inspired, impressed, surprised, awed, and inevitably moved by the natural environments we encounter when we travel. We wish we could bring a little (or a lot) of that garden or landscape and that feeling of the place home with us. You can! Outdoor Craftsmen’s staff has deep experience in incorporating into […]
Winter
Oversize is better when it comes to planters
If you want to add height, texture, color, or beauty to any area of your landscape, go big. Oversized planters look natural in a landscape in addition to looking like sculpture or outdoor art. We use very large pots that hold up elements year after year (frost-proof) and are water-wise when possible. Very large pots […]
Gorgeous Fall container garden ideas
Our container garden crew has been busy designing stunning fall containers for our clients. We create container plantings for front entries, near garden gates, for poolside beauty, and even adorning garage entrances (because they aren’t just for visitors to see – you’ll want to admire their beauty every day too). Our design experts find the […]
Plants for Striking Winter Color
February is the time of year when we gaze upon our winter landscapes from the warmth of cozy abodes and pine for something interesting and colorful to look at. Enter winter annuals! These striking ornamental plants are popular in our area because they stand up to freezing temps well and don’t die off like other […]
Nature – the best gift of all
With each passing year we are introduced to new trends and technologies meant to make our lives easier and less stressful. Yet for all the inventiveness, smart thinking, and awesome coding, we are left wanting more of the ‘real’ and less of the ‘virtual’. This holiday season, Outdoor Craftsmen invites you to get lost in […]
For the love of a winter landscape
Winter’s cold temperatures chill the bones but also show us the magic that snow and ice can create in nature. Cold, wet, windy, cloudy, snowy – what’s to love? Fact is, winter is good for the land, for birds, and for humans as it takes part in the natural cycle of the seasons. Our beloved […]