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.

Ravenna Bungalow

Hayes Landscape Design Services

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts backyard full sun xeriscape for summer in Seattle with a garden path, natural stone pavers and a wood fence.

Use Stone for Warmth

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Low masonry retaining wall separates the yard, and allows for a layering of heights and containment of faster growing species. The rock retains heat, creating micro-zones that can help temperature sensitive flowers through our capricious Colorado springtime!

A historic Palo Alto craftsman

User

We designed an entry fence and arbor that separated the house from the street, and at the same time enhanced the strong architectural bulk of the house. Photo-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group

Craftsman Landscape

This is an example of an arts and crafts front yard full sun xeriscape in Houston with natural stone pavers.

Ross, CA Backyard Redesigned to Replace the Lawn and Leaky Pool

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Completed the Summer/Fall of 2020, this Ross, CA back landscape was re-imagined to remove the leaking pool and replace the water-thirsty/tired lawn. The result is a beautiful landscape with more usable and functional areas for outdoor living and enjoyment. Filled with an abundance of diverse, lower-water plants and enhancements. A feast for the eyes and senses for the homeowners to enjoy throughout the seasons, that also welcomes the birds, bees and butterflies. We replaced and expanded the patio outside the home's sliding doors to provide more space for dining and entertaining. Full-range bluestone was selected for its warm and cool tones for the patio, stairs and the long curvaceous pathway that leads to a smaller patio. Shaded by the majestic oak tree, this patio at the back of the property is another welcoming destination for peaceful relaxation. It is boarded by a stone seat wall constructed with "Rocky Mountain Gold Glacier" natural stone that provides additional seating, functionality and compliments the bluestone beautifully. "Granitecrete" (a material similar to Decomposed Granite) was chosen as the surface for other pathways and a small area designed to include a bench and a curved trellis with a lowering vine. It also surrounds the dramatic tall planters with Kumquat trees, and the stately water feature. A variety of Mediterranean plants and grasses fill the garden with movement texture and fragrance, designed in shades of green, gray, purple and white. A low-water Kurapia ground surrounds the main pathway pavers. More photos to come the Spring of 2021 when the plants fill in more abundant.

Newlands

EVOKE

Photo of a small arts and crafts backyard partial sun garden in Denver with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

'Fatal Attraction' echinacea and 'Rozanne' geranium add a splash of color to the front entrance. Sesleria autumnalis acts as a groundcover around the prairie-style urn. Westhauser Photography

Intimate and Cozy

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Small arts and crafts backyard full sun xeriscape in Salt Lake City with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers for summer.

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.

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.

Elegant Northwest Natural Hillside Garden

Landscape Design in a Day

Landscape Design in a Day
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts backyard shaded garden for summer in Portland with natural stone pavers.

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.

Contemporary at Desert Mountain

Urban Design Associates

Craftsman style courtyard with natural stone pavers, stone retaining wall, and drought tolerant landscaping. Architect: Urban Design Associates Interiors: Ashley P. Designs Photography: Thompson Photographic

Solana xeriscape, cameron flagstone, drought tolerant, terrace retaining walls

The Design Build Company

Solana Beach project with architect Damian Baumhover, installation of all exterior landscaping and hardscape by Rob Hill Landscape architect/contractor - Hill's landscapes inc

Beards Creek Residence

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

Our firm was tasked to design an interesting front walk entrance incorporating the client's love of water features and statuary. The results are fun and whimsical!

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.

Front Yard Curb Appeal and Makeover

Colorado Vista Landscape Design, Inc.

Wow! Curb Appeal! Many clients come to me to express how their front yard landscape lacks curb appeal, color, interest, and is just not welcoming. The first recommendation I make is to add a more inviting and functional walkway to their front door. Most sidewalks are off the driveway and difficult to navigate when cars are parked there. The next is to add colorful, albeit low maintenance, and flowering plant material. My installation crew, Showcase Landscape and Irrigation, https://www.facebook.com/Showcase-Landscape-And-Irrigation-262124380507467/ are unsurpassed at the installation of beautiful flagstone walkways, patios and stone work. Showcase just completed this gorgeous walkway and front yard transformation for my client in Fort Collins. Curb appeal is more than just adding plant material as you can see from my design and finished photo below. Thank you Showcase! Design by Tanya Fisher, Colorado Vista Landscape Design, Inc.

Modern Prairie Front Landscape - New Berlin

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A 'Firebird' malus will add spring bloom to the front-most plant bed. Westhauser Photography
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Milwaukee with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Arts and Crafts Garden Design Ideas with Natural Stone Pavers

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.