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Arts and crafts garden in Dallas.

Seattle Cottage

SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture

Small arts and crafts front yard full sun xeriscape in Seattle with with privacy feature and concrete pavers.

Changing Spaces

Canopy Gardens

Small arts and crafts backyard full sun garden in Omaha with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Irvington Stone Walls

Ross NW Watergardens

Ashlar pattern stone retaining wall. By Ben Bowen of Ross NW Watergardens, a Portland landscaping firm.
Photo of an arts and crafts front yard garden in Portland with a retaining wall.

brandon/natural stone

earthscapes-inc

Photo of a large arts and crafts backyard full sun garden in Other with natural stone pavers and a fire feature.

California Cottage

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

This house is a classic cottage located on a secluded, wooded street below street level. The goal with this project was to create a garden that fit the east coast feel of house while allowing the plants to flourish in the Southern California climate. Looking to Mediterranean adaptive plants we went with a plant pallet consisting of deep green foliage with white and purple flowers. We added the Purple-leaved Eastern Redbud trees to provide nice contract with the other deep green foliage used in the project. These deciduous trees will also work to help moderate the temperature in and around the house. In the heat of the summer when the trees are leafed out they shade the patio iand front rooms of the house. In the winter when the trees lose their leaves sun is allowed in to warm the patio and help heat the home.

Hollywood Craftsman

June Scott Design

Select photos by Martin Cox.
Inspiration for an arts and crafts garden in Los Angeles.

Piedmont Masterpiece in Acadia Development

Green Hill Landscaping

Large arts and crafts backyard garden in Other.

Craftsman Garden Pavilion, Muskoka

Christopher Wallace Architect

This structure, in the traditional Craftsman style, was built of heavy cedar timbers and finished with a cedar shake roof. It was first built as an award-winning entry at ‘Canada Blooms’, this country’s premier garden show. After the show, we modified the structure somewhat and had it re-erected as an outdoor dining pavilion on an island in Lake Muskoka, north of Toronto.

Oakland Landscape Transformation

Art Garden Design

For this backyard we regarded the entire lot. To maximize the backyard space, we used Redwood boards to created two decks, 1) an upper deck level with the upper unit, with wrapping stairs landing on a paver patio, and 2) a lower deck level with the lower unit and connecting to the main patio. The steep driveway was regraded with drainage and stairs to provide an activity patio with seating and custom built shed. We repurposed about 60 percent of the demoed concrete to build urbanite retaining walls along the Eastern side of the house. A Belgard Paver patio defines the main entertaining space, with stairs that lead to a flagstone patio and spa, small fescue lawn, and perimeter of edible fruit trees.

Private Front Garden

Sustainable Landscape Designs

Close up of pervious concrete path
Inspiration for an arts and crafts garden in San Francisco with a garden path.

Craftsman Style Home On a Country Lane

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

Illuminating the columns and large trees that line the driveway give a dramatic effect to visitors approaching the home. The lighting also washes the space with light to add depth and direct the eye to different textures and shapes in the garden.

Hand-Cut and Multi-Colored Flagstone Driveway

Concrete Craft

Decorative concrete overlays can be custom-cut and colored to complement your home’s authentic brick and wood exteriors.
Arts and crafts front yard driveway with concrete pavers.

Craftsman Small-Space Gardening

Avant Gardening & Landscaping Inc

Chilton Weatheredge Boulder that has been drilled to construct this pondless water feature, these are attractive to both birds and people alike! The soothing sounds of splashing water create a relaxing atmosphere into the nearby home office window as well.

Houston Heights

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

Small arts and crafts backyard full sun garden in Houston with concrete pavers.

Sammamish Residence

Urban Oasis Design & Construction LLC

Design ideas for an arts and crafts garden in Seattle.

Wooden Garden Gates

Homestead Timber Frames

A nice warm welcoming timber framed gate to a custom designed timber framed home.
Photo of a large arts and crafts side yard formal garden for fall in Nashville with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Dodge Project

Landscape East & West

Arts and crafts backyard garden in Portland.

Willow Glen

HWH Home and Garden

Daniel Photography Ltd.
Large arts and crafts garden in San Francisco.

Walnut Creek low maintenance, terraced, front and back yards

Laura Frost; Home and Garden Designer

Inspiration for an arts and crafts garden in San Francisco.

Arts and Crafts Brown 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.