This is the time of year when outdoor living trends will be all over the blogosphere. We know, because just last week we told you all about how outdoor kitchens are coming on strong in 2011. Now the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has released their Residential Trends Survey. Included are some very promising finds. ASLA asked a group of professional... [Read more...]

Hopefully by now you have taken advantage of the nice weather and started using your grill more this season.  Keeping your grill clean is one of the secrets of great grilling, that and Dad’s secret BBQ recipe.  Cleaning not only avoids having last night’s steak marinade on tonight’s salmon, but it also extends the life of your grill.  Below are 6 tips... [Read more...]

Putting greens, ponds, fire pits and water wells, oh my! Take a look at a few of Outdoor Environments' most recently completed projects to see what our clients are requesting in their dream outdoor spaces. Want to know what else is up our design sleeves? From shade arbors and pergolas to spa decks and grill enclosures, check out our photos of our recent outdoor... [Read more...]