Large arts and crafts backyard formal garden in Charlotte with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Photo of a large arts and crafts backyard shaded xeriscape in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

A Gardener's Garden: The Gardens at Soul Safari™

Brett Maloney Landscapes, LLC

The stone bridge approaching the gazebo garden at Soul Safari™. The bridge crosses a decorative water basin that helps collect runoff sediment. If left unchecked this sediment would freely enter the larger pond negatively effecting water quality. Photo by Landscape Artist: Brett D. Maloney.

Nature in the City

Gardenscapes

Mid-sized arts and crafts backyard formal garden in Calgary with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

A Place to Entertain Guests Outside

Agassiz Landscape Group

This is an example of a large arts and crafts backyard partial sun garden in Phoenix with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Santa Cruz Craftsman

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

Water features set in a natural stone bed provide visual interest and soothing ambiance
This is an example of a large arts and crafts backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with mulch and a water feature.

Wawasee Lake Project

Beyond Landscaping

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts backyard full sun garden in Other with a water feature and mulch.

Water in the garden

West Winds Nursery LLC

An irregular Bluestone patio flows gracefully from the porch of this home and is accented with a small garden pond tucked into one side. This new garden space is connected to the front of the property with matching Bluestone stepping stones. Photography by Katherine Palmer

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Rock Paper Clippers

I love how the green patina of this copper bird bath cools all the rusty red tones in this garden.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun formal garden in San Francisco with a water feature and mulch.

WIllow Glen (back yard)

Pixel Design and Build

Just got the last of this backyard make-over done right before the rain. The waterfall looks beautiful with surrounding plants and makes a beautiful backdrop for the porch with a large dining table to be used with the new BBQ area that we have put in which features a bar sink and Bar fridge and ice cooler under rope lights for use any time day or nights.

Hummingbird Beach

Natural Bridges Landscaping

Along with the family, the hummingbirds gather at the fountain for something cool to drink and to listen for bird songs.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts backyard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco with a water feature and gravel.

Cool outdoor waterfall in Riverside, ca

Ponderiffic Adventures

Ed Brown
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts side yard full sun formal garden for summer in Los Angeles with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

WATER FEATURES

Marc Mason Landscape Services

Marc Mason Landscape Services
Small arts and crafts backyard full sun garden in Orange County with a water feature.

Water Fountains

Maverick Landscaping, Porch and Patio

This is an example of an arts and crafts garden in Kansas City with a water feature.

New American Garden

Green View Landscaping

Green View
This is an example of an arts and crafts backyard garden in Chicago with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

My own garden in Berkshire

Joanne Alderson Design

Our garden viewed from the lovely glass & oak framed dining room
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts backyard partial sun formal garden for summer in Oxfordshire with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Boulder Bungalow 77009

Urbanscapes LLC

The client wanted the feel of the Texas Hill Country while living in the big City of Houston. Extremely large boulders were set in place carefully for soil retention on this extremely elevated lot. The natural stone can freely move and shift to the whim of the 75 year old live oak tree. No more cracked sidewalks and mortared retaining walls here to nullify costly repairs. Succulents fill small voids in the boulder wall. The drift roses add color along the edge. The main staircase is made from natural cut stone and the smaller second staircase off of the driveway ascend to a flagstone path filled with free spirited chocolate mint as a ground cover. The mass plantings of the May Night Salvia will fulfill it's promise of a full green and purple carpet that will return every year.

Los Altos Craftsman Style Garden

Confidence Landscaping, Inc.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts backyard shaded xeriscape in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

water features

Fishel Pools

Fishel Pools is the number one custom pool builder in Springfield, Missouri and the surrounding area. Since 1976, Fishel designs have earned numerous design awards for creativity and craftsmanship. Whether it’s a backyard paradise or a large commercial project, every Fishel Pool is custom-designed and built with your specific needs in mind. No cookie-cutter pools. Ever! Over 1,000 unique Fishel designs can be found at residences, country clubs, hospitals, community and neighborhood’s, camps, resort’s, and multi-family residential complexes. Contact Fishel Pools today to find out more and remember “When it has to be the best, it’s a Fishel!”

Fowler Project

Banyan Tree Landscape Construction LLC

Bubbling rock water feature from drilled basalt stone. Water falling into a disappearing pond beneath layer of hand-picked river rock from the Applegate river. Japanese lantern statuary complimenting shape of pier shaped fountain.

Arts and Crafts Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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.