Toxic Plants to Avoid for Pets
If you are a fur-friendly family, you’ll want to keep your four-legged friends in mind when it comes to the plants you use to populate your green spaces both in and outside your home. It’s not a topic often considered but pets including both cats and dogs love to investigate (and often ingest) plants either […]
Backyard Date Night
Planning a date in your very own custom backyard can be a great way to utilize your indoor/outdoor environment for a fun, romantic evening. At Creative Environments, we’re here to help you fall in love with your backyard space. As one of the most highly-regarded landscape design companies in the Phoenix area, we are an […]
Outdoor Cooling Options
As winter gives way to spring, the renowned Arizona heat looms. As always, our summers are incredibly hot and chock full of sun. To set yourself up for being able to withstand the harsh elements and enjoy your backyard space, here are a few outdoor cooling options: FansOutdoor fans installed in gazebo spaces, outdoor dining […]
How to Host a Great Outdoor Thanksgiving
Have you considered hosting your Thanksgiving festivities in your backyard? Not only is it a great change of scenery, it can lend a fresh air of excitement and thrill to the occasion. Depending on where you live, you’ll need to plan your al fresco affair accordingly. Certain elements need to be considered if you plan […]
It’s Hot Tub Maintenance Time!
In our book, there’s no bad time for hot tub time. Now that we’ve crested the summer temperatures, at Creative Environments, we are pumped for the mercury to dip as we venture out into our own outdoor oasis to enjoy a relaxing, hot soak. If you’ve yet to prime your hot tub for the fall […]
Preparing Backyard Features for Fall
With back to school (whether virtual or not), it’s a sign of the times that the seasons are changing. Summer may still have a few calendar weeks left but fall is approaching swiftly. For your property, this means it’s time to act now and prepare your space for prime outdoor season by adding new backyard […]
Backyard Care for Storm Season
We love a great desert rain storm and Arizona’s monsoon season always brings plenty of late afternoon thunderstorms. For your outdoor living environment however, the big storms can do some damage if you don’t pay attention to your property. At Creative Environments, our team brings innovative swimming pools, kitchens, fire and water features, patio covers, […]
The Best Meals For Outdoor Kitchens
While any meal is technically a good meal to make in an outdoor kitchen, with the summer temperatures in full-swing, we find ourselves craving certain seasonal foods. If you are in need of ideas regarding what to cook in your backyard, we’re here to help. At Creative Environments, we specialize in innovative backyard designs that […]
6 Features That Will Help Shield Your Backyard From The Heat
As beautiful as Arizona is, there’s no denying that our summers are sweltering. Fortunately, however, adding the right features to counter the heat and sunshine can ensure that you’re able to enjoy your outdoor living spaces all summer long. As experienced Phoenix landscape designers, the professionals at Creative Environments have designed several different types of […]
Staying Home? Here are 5 Fun Ways to Escape in Your Own Backyard
Due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis, many of us are spending far more time at home than usual. But while your list of places to go may be temporarily curtailed, complying with quarantine guidelines does not need to mean depriving yourself of time outdoors—which can provide a much-needed boost for your physical and mental well-being. […]