This quiet backyard escape uses native wildflowers and grasses to create a beautiful, low-impact landscape. The native Florida plants require no chemical input and no irrigation; the flowers and grass seeds attract and support birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.

West Coast Craftsman

Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture

As night falls, lighting highlights this entry structure in a Craftsman style that blends perfectly with the architecture of the home while welcoming guests to enter the property in a relaxing shaded space. Rustic materials of natural stone cladding, stained cedar wood and classic gate elements tie everything together.

July back yard and pool

Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Indianapolis

This project features many different materials in the landscape. Most notable was the boardwalk under the deck and the timber framed deck and patio cover. Accent lighting was added around the property to highlight trees, shrubs, fountains and walkways to add visual interest and extend the usability of the outdoor space long into the night for parties and gatherings.

Fowler Project

Banyan Tree Landscape Construction LLC

Rock garden featuring Applegate river rocks bordered by Rogue river 3/4" round rock. Landscape steel edging separates between rock garden and bark mulch.

Georgian townhouse garden

Jenny Bloom Garden Design

Jenny Bloom
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard partial sun garden in London.

Cedar Deck

Artistic Concrete Surfaces

Lindsey Denny
This is an example of a large arts and crafts backyard garden in Kansas City with with flowerbed.

Design Build: Solana Beach Craftsmen

The Design Build Company

Agonis flexuosa, senecio
Design ideas for an arts and crafts backyard full sun xeriscape in San Diego with natural stone pavers.

Landscape Lighting

Newport Ave Landscaping

Lighting up cascades within the water feature. FX Luminaire fixtures and a zone dimming Luxor transformer were used.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts sloped garden in Other with a fire feature and brick pavers.

North Bend Rainforest Resort

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

What once was a sloped, roughly terraced, and unusable grassy backyard is now an expansive resort. These clients' outdoor dreams came true with this large paver patio that expands the length of the home, a double water feature focal point and two fire pits.

Unity through a Wealth of Details

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard shaded formal garden for summer in Charlotte with with flowerbed and natural stone pavers.

2016 Native Plant Garden Tour

Theodore Payne Foundation

Garden 6 in Oxford Square
Photo of an australian native arts and crafts garden in Los Angeles.

Wallingford

Sage and Stone LLC

Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard partial sun garden for summer in Seattle with natural stone pavers.

Highland Park, TX - Craftsman Landscape - 1920's Home

Star of Texas Landscape

Koi pond/ fountain with custom made wall scuppers of cast bronze
This is an example of an arts and crafts garden in Dallas.

Rogoza Garden Pond

Whole Gardens

A garden pond with koi fish is fed from a waterfall that cascades down the natural slope. Stone stairs lead to the upper garden. by whole gardens
This is an example of an arts and crafts garden in Other.

Marin Craftsman

Environmental Foresight, Inc.

Scott Feuer
Inspiration for an arts and crafts garden in San Francisco with a vegetable garden.

Lutyens inspired front garden

greencube garden and landscape design

This grade 2 listed home has been given a front garden with Gertrude Jekyll roses and Lutyens inspired bench, arbour and obelisks. Classic twists are evident in this large front garden in Sevenoaks, we have repeated the same colour 'theresa's green' a farrow and ball colour throughout. Obelisks, arches, a Lutyens bench and arbour have been placed in this garden. We have used 'old style' stock bricks for border edges, defining the driveway and elevated brick platforms with statement pots. The drive is finished with a modern resin bound gravel.

Willow Glen

HWH Home and Garden

Daniel Photography Ltd.
Photo of a large arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden for spring in San Francisco with mulch and a garden path.

White Garden

Solow Design Group

White Garden At Dusk Solow Design Group
Photo of an arts and crafts garden in Charlotte.

Gamble Garden Spring Tour 2014: Melville

Hoi Ning Wong

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz Design: Sarah Warto, Boxleaf Design
This is an example of an arts and crafts garden in San Francisco.

Urban Farm

Revolution Landscape

This craftsman landscape boasts nine cedar raised vegetable beds which produce an abundance of fresh, organic produce.
Photo of a large arts and crafts courtyard full sun garden in San Diego with a vegetable garden and gravel.

Arts and Crafts Black Garden Design Ideas

Get Inspired by Arts and Crafts Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own arts and crafts garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create an Arts and Crafts Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes an arts and crafts garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for an arts and crafts garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your arts and crafts garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.