Soft colourful plantings along the pathway, seasonal interest begins in early spring and the planting is still colourful in late summer.
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts front yard partial sun driveway for summer in New York with a garden path and brick pavers.

Urban Farmstead

Plan-it Earth Design

A sunny spot for vegetables and fruit in the narrow side yard. Design by Amy Whitworth Installed by J Walter Landscape & Irrigation Trellises and painted sculpture by Indio Metal Arts Photo by Janet Loughrey

Custom lattice topped gate with circular cutout

Van Zelst Inc

Arched topped gate with circular cutout and lattice top.
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Chicago with with a gate and natural stone pavers.

Craftsman Dry Creek - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A lannon stone slab bridge crosses the dry creek and leads from the bluestone patio to the small panel of lawn, which was included for our client’s grandchildren. Westhauser Photography

Tree House

Backyard Fun Factory

Beautiful tree house with an amazing view!
This is an example of a large arts and crafts backyard shaded outdoor sport court for summer in Dallas with with outdoor playset.

Graceful planters make a statement

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

Black ceramic planters containing privet standards and festive annuals flank the stone patio stairs leading from a wrought iron railed outdoor eating area to a formal gravel path. Colorful garden beds are bordered by English boxwood in classic Arts and Crafts style.

Traditional Terraces, East Sussex

Acres Wild

Arts & Crafts Garden, East Sussex, UK
This is an example of a large arts and crafts courtyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Sussex with a garden path and brick pavers.

Above The Grade Landscape Project Photos

Above The Grade Landscape

Above The Grade Landscape
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Other with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Zero Lawn Xeriscape

David Morello Garden Enterprises, Inc.

Flower lover garden David Morello
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard garden for summer in Houston with natural stone pavers and with flowerbed.

Pepperwood Craftsman

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts courtyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Salt Lake City with natural stone pavers and a retaining wall.

Concord Riverwalk

Minglewood, LLC

Angela Kearney, Minglewood Designs
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts front yard full sun garden for summer in Boston with natural stone pavers.

Minnetonka Barn/Home look-alike

Garden Structures & More

This project consist of a very large privacy fence system and two arbors with attached trellises. What I think I have accomplished here is a good marriage between the garden structure and the home. The home itself in what we call its "previous life" was a real operating barn. The attached photos that I have taken for this display show both before and after shots of the home and surrounding grounds.

Arroyo Craftsman custom stone entry lamp

Earthworks Landscaping

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard shaded garden for summer with with path and concrete pavers.

Gates

Split Rail Fence Co Denver CO

This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Denver with mulch.

Purple Rain

Mom's Design Build

Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden in Minneapolis with with raised garden bed, natural stone pavers and a wood fence for summer.

Craftsman Landscape

Photo of an arts and crafts backyard formal garden for summer with natural stone pavers.

Transforming a Perennial Garden

Jill Davis Design

created a garden with lots of interesting colors, looking good all season, not any real blooms just great plants
This is an example of a large arts and crafts front yard partial sun driveway for summer in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Southlands Project

Luxuriant Gardens

Raised Cedar-faced Perennial Beds (constructed of pressure treated lumber) were constructed on either side of rear gate to reduce bed maintenance (annual lawn edging) and add interest to a backyard which originally had only a lawn and fence. The boxes were lined with landscape fabric to prevent weed intrusion from the wilderness area behind the fence and landscape fabric was also used to partially enclose the ornamental tree roots to prevent them from traveling into the bed.

Artificial Grass with Rundle Stone Tailings

SOLKOR | Creating Stunning Outdoor Living Spaces

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Calgary with natural stone pavers.

Balboa Park Craftsman

Juniper Landscape Company

Jesse Cryns
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts side yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in San Diego with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Arts and Crafts Garden Design Ideas for Summer

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.