This front yard features a seating area and jar fountain, ringed by aromatic native plantings of California Lilac, Manzanita, Cleveland Sage. A meadow-style planting of native sedge grasses create soft look in the foreground, and new concrete pavers add a modern touch. We also believe the project’s driveway to be among the prettiest we’ve created or seen: a ribbon of stones and grasses now meanders along a Hollywood-style center planting area.

Oakleigh East Garden

Kath Baggaley Garden Design

The addition of the pergola and deck (where once there was a cramped ugly tiled porch) add to the appeal. A combination of drought tolerant perennials flourish here including Salvia leucantha, clipped Browalia and Gaillardias. The metal obelisks support floxgloves and delphiniums in spring.

Traditional Westport

Oliver Design Associates

Large arts and crafts backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

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.

Wildlife Garden

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

Purple Cone Flower or Echinacea attracts beneficial bees and butterflies, adding additional life and vibrancy to the garden. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Natural Stone Retaining Wall

Stein Construction and Landscape Inc.

This is a work I did in Quincy MA, we took down a crumbling brick retaining wall and installed a 2-tier new england fieldstone wall with built in bluestone steps.

Wallingford Residence

Vireo Design Studio, LLC

Vireo Design Studio
Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard partial sun xeriscape in Seattle with a fire feature and natural stone pavers for spring.

Allenhurst- Historic transformation on Deal Lake

Degnan Design Build + Degnan Design Group

Brick clad piers with plant urns flank the walkway with custom gate and hardware. Howard Roberts - Landscape design & phiotos Christine Levy- flowers and arrangements

Dubas

Superior Fence Co of San Antonio

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Austin.

Gallatin Gateway, MT Residence

9bark DESIGN

Debb Smith
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard full sun formal garden for spring in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Spring planters

KMS Gardens and Design

Hyacinths, pansies and sedum create a spring mix of color in this small planter.
Small arts and crafts front yard shaded garden in Chicago with a garden path for spring.

Side & Front Yard with Low Maintenance Rock Tailings and Synthetic Turf

SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces

This is an example of a small arts and crafts sloped partial sun garden for spring in Calgary with a garden path.

New Heights in the Heights

Nature's Realm

Kevin Boyd dba Natures Realm
This is an example of an arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden for spring in Houston with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Fencing & Stone Walls

Foster's Inc. Landscape Design & Installation

A new stone walkway leads to a poolside fence with arbor and gated entrance.
Photo of a large arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden for spring in New York with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Natural Stone Retaining Wall

Stein Construction and Landscape Inc.

This is a work I did in Quincy MA, we took down a crumbling brick retaining wall and installed a 2-tier new england fieldstone wall with built in bluestone steps.

Above The Grade Landscape Project Photos

Above The Grade Landscape

Large arts and crafts backyard full sun driveway in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers for spring.

Willow Glen

HWH Home and Garden

Daniel Photography Ltd.
This is an example of a large arts and crafts side yard full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Art Nouveau Tudor Exterior

Griffin Architects, P.A.

The garden path continues past the Koi pond to the upper terrace. David Dietrich Photographer
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts sloped partial sun garden for spring in Other with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

South Pasadena Craftsman Cottage

June Scott Design

Red jar fountain with stones, seating, decomposed granite and California native plantings.
Photo of a small arts and crafts front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Los Angeles with decomposed granite.

Willow Glen Cottage

Arch Studio, Inc.

2019 -- Complete re-design and re-build of this 1,600 square foot home including a brand new 600 square foot Guest House located in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose, CA.

Arts and Crafts Garden Design Ideas for Spring

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.