Hot Tub Time!
In the morning, under the stars, a quick dip before work, a long soak on the weekend, you name it, there’s no bad time for a visit to a hot tub With fall temperatures, if you haven’t already, it’s prime time to fire up the hot tub for frequent use. At Creative Environments, we want […]
On Turning to Professional Landscape Designers
Even with the best of intentions, sometimes DIY house projects fail. Most often this is because the homeowner attempting a labor of love lacks the education and skill set necessary to do the job. Our team of professional landscape designers are ready to bring your vision to life. Technical know-how is a must when it […]
Battle of the Shades: Lattice, Solid or Cantilevered
With the summer season in full effect, it seems like the only thing we can manage to think about these days is staying cool. Doing that effectively under our Sonoran Desert sun can be difficult. To help, our thoughts naturally turn toward outdoor shade structures. Lattice Latticed shade structures, or pergolas as they are commonly […]
The Versatility of Concrete
When you think of concrete, you probably go straight to the boring, gray material of city sidewalks. However, this material is actually quite versatile. Its strength and durability make it an excellent resource to resist deterioration and damage. At Creative Environments, we love to include this material in our landscape design projects. Here are a […]
Why We Love Texture
Texture lends interest. At Creative Environments, we employ a wide variety of materials and texture to cohesively make your property shine. In landscape design, we win local and national awards from industry peers. When it comes to creating a breathtaking home, pool, or landscaping area, several of our go-to textures include: Plant Life One of […]
Exterior Property Tips
The outside of your house is what greets you when you come home. It’s what your neighbors look at every day. It’s what is responsible for first impressions when you entertain friends and family. And it’s what contributes to the general feeling of your neighborhood. In other words, your exterior property matters greatly! Landscaping is a […]
4 Great Ideas for Better Outdoor Living
When the weather warms, spring in Arizona is a beautiful time of year. The desert flowers start blooming, the sky is crystal clear, and it’s during this wonderful period where we love to get outside the most. A great way to capitalize on our mild climate is by setting up an outdoor environment akin to […]
Revamping the Deck Space
If you’ve never heard of it, porch sitting is an old American tradition. It offered a relaxed opportunity to be directly, or indirectly, social with those that passed by, or with neighbors and friends. At Creative Environments, we want to bring back this historical tradition but with a modern flair. Instead of unwinding in the […]
Top Landscape Design Trends That Harness The Beauty of Arizona
Warm days, refreshing nights, and weightlessly dry air: for most of the year, these pleasant conditions characterize the Arizona climate. Residents of the sun-soaked state often invest heavily in developing comfortable, functional outdoor living spaces. Phoenix area landscape architects consider the Sonoran Desert ecosystem to maximize the use of these spaces with the following landscape design […]
Outdoor Kitchen Ideas
Now that summer is here, it’s officially outdoor cooking time! If you love to spend time outdoors, then chances are that you’ll love to cook in a beautiful outdoor kitchen. If you are still dreaming up some outdoor kitchen ideas, our team at Creative Environments can discuss how to make your outdoor kitchen dreams come […]