What keeps you going?

This business has been a true passion for me and I am loving every minute of it. So far Austin Outdoor Studio has worked with some wonderful people, worked on many incredible homes, and gets to be a part of a wonderful community that truly supports local business. There are many things that keep me constantly moving forward. I just wanted to take the time to thank everyone I have worked with and let you know I truly appreciate your business and your help in making Austin Outdoor Studio what it is. Thank You!!!
Of course I have other motivations that keep me going and you know I can't refuse an opportunity to post pictures of the cutest little man I know, my son Parker. To my loving wife Kristin and the greatest son, Parker.
Thanks again everyone!!

From Custom Work

From Custom Work

Steelplanters.com, Our Online Store

That's right, we are now going nationwide. We decided to create some standard sizes for our planters and various other products and sell them through our online store,
http://www.steelplanters.com or go to the products link at http://www.austinoutdoorstudio.com
The site should be finished up over the next week and we'll be live and ready to accept orders next week. This also means Austin Outdoor Studio will now be accepting Visa and MasterCards. Our site will included dimensioned drawings of our planters as well. Over the next month look for a new modern bench design and also a couple of different firepits.

Moving on Up...To the South Side

After months of working out of my garage, Austin Outdoor Studio, LLC is moving to its very own location. We are extremely excited about this move and what it means for the business. It means the ability to provide even better service and produce even more products for our customers.

Come and check us out!

From AOS - New Shop Location

From AOS - New Shop Location

4505 Terry O Lane
Suite A106
Austin, TX 78745
512-577-0988

Planting Texas Native Plants

Many of my customers ask me about what type of plants to put in their planters. I always suggest plants that are native to the area. These plants require less water, thrive in our climate, and are available at all the local nurseries. I would stay away from the big box stores, and go to your local nursery in your neighborhood. You'll get higher quality plants, better customer service and you'll feel a sense of pride by supporting a local business.


The Grow Green Guide
Another great resource is available directly from the City of Austin website.
Grow Green Website


Native Plants = GOOD
This page is full of great resources. They list out all the native plants by type of plant, ie Trees, Shrubs, groundcover, etc.
Plant Guide

Invasive Plants = BAD
There is also plenty of documentation for plants to stay away from.
Invasive Guide

The city also prints all the pdf's in a full color document, The Grow Green Guide.

Happy Planting!!

Just some more pictures

Just thought I'd throw in some pics of some of the jobs I have been working on lately in addition to all the steel planters I am building.













I had to include some pictures my son, Parker.

Free Press is Good Press...

You got to love free press. If you saw yesterdays(7/23/08) Austin American Stateman's Life and Styles section you might have seen the write up on Sanctuary, and front and center is a picture of my 48" Parker Bench It's too bad I didn't get a plug, but hey pictures speak louder than words. Unfortunately the bench is no longer at Sanctuary, but has been brought back home to IF+D.

New Ipe Planter at Sanctuary Home Bath Garden!

Just thought I'd post a quick entry about a new planter I made for my friend Hana to go into her new store Sanctuary, in Westlake. She just opened last week and will be carring products of mine soon. So pop in and check out her new home accessories store. She has done a great job putting a wonderful collection together. The store is located next to Breed and Company just off of Bee Caves in Westlake.
Enjoy!