Deck addition
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard partial sun xeriscape with a garden path, decking and a wood fence.

Quaint Village Home made of Stone

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Suzanne Wilkerson
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard full sun formal garden for summer in Charlotte with a garden path and mulch.

Kenwood Craftsman

Dean Bjorkstrand, Inc.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts backyard full sun driveway in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and brick pavers.

Cottage Rose Garden

Ivy & Bloom

A small garden space has been transformed into a romantic rose garden with cottage style perennials. A pocket handkerchief lawn features a vintage wrought iron garden seat, flanked by wrought iron obelisks which feature climbing roses and old fashioned sweet peas. Stepping stones lead their way into each border so the roses and perennials can be enjoyed close up. Box hedging keep the edges neat and the plants contained. Across a small pebble path, a third border provides more space for larger perennials and a tree hung with bird feeders invites wild birds into the garden. Although the focus for summer is on roses, dahlias are a feature of late summer with a multitude of flowering bulbs in the spring. In winter the garden holds its form through the hedging and topiary plants, including dwarf standard stone fruit trees and pittosporum balls.

Best of Spring Color

Lush Custom Gardening Company

Red Lace Leaf Japanese Maple provides the back drop for the Tulips and Hellebores Lush Custom Gardening
Small arts and crafts backyard shaded garden in Boise for spring.

Regal Redwoods

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Lush plantings surround the pavers leading to the gazebo. We updated this backyard in conjunction with an architectural addition. The new architecture provides many new vantage points to contemplate the garden and we have created distinct views from the breakfast, the family room, and the gazebo. The renovation of the garden created new outdoor spaces for planting and family gatherings. After this project's completion, the clients held their daughter's wedding in the garden. Collaborating with stone masons, we created handsome dry-stack retaining walls that provided level areas. We blended warm ledge stone and lichen-covered moss rock in some places for visual variety while in other places we let the elegant stonework act as the focal point. We were inspired by the regal stand of redwoods on the site that encloses the garden in privacy and provides dappled light throughout. The planting palette formed around their distinct character. We selected green and red Japanese maples as well as dogwoods to complement the colors of the redwoods, and accommodated for the horticultural qualities by choosing shade-lovers such as hydrangeas, hellebores, astilbe, and ferns to create a luscious understory. In sunnier areas, we dappled the garden with our client's favorite roses and cutting perennials. Raised beds of edible plantings provide nourishment for family gatherings.

Personal Oasis

Landscape Techniques, Inc.

Landscape Techniques
Photo of a large arts and crafts backyard partial sun garden for summer in New York with natural stone pavers.

North Park Craftsman

Juniper Landscape Company

This is an example of a small arts and crafts side yard partial sun formal garden for summer in San Diego with brick pavers and a vertical garden.

Sonoma County Garden

Rosmarin Landscape Design

Rosmarin Landscape Design is a company dedicated to creating gardens of individuality and atmosphere. Our gardens are artistically designed and professionally installed. The company combines local horticultural experience and an international art and garden background to create an aesthetically satisfying, functional and cost effective result.

Une idée "bien être" du jardin

Sauvaje

Vertdéco
This is an example of an arts and crafts garden in Paris.

Historic Williams Ave. North Portland Restoration

Rain Garden Nursery LandscapeMakeoverDesignStaging

Scott Buley, HTT&T, High Tech Turf & Trees
Photo of an arts and crafts garden in Portland.

Contemporary craftsman.

Alford's Landscaping

Photo of a large arts and crafts front yard partial sun garden for spring in Dallas with mulch.

The Stevens Residence

McCabe's Nursery & Landscape Construction

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts front yard garden in San Diego with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Backyard Waterfall

Roots & Rocks Landscape Artisans

Photo of an arts and crafts garden in Boston.

Brick Pavers

Walla Walla Landscaping

Photo of an arts and crafts garden in Other.

Burlingame Tudor

Octagon Pavers and Outdoor Living

Octagon Pavers These are Sandmold Bricks, a wonderfully textural brick which is tumbled before firing when the clay is still somewhat soft. The ,McNear Brick Company make a n incredible range of bricks, if you're considering a brick patio or driveway, please contact me for a tour of the brick factory and a showing of the complete range.

Upper Three Arch Bay, Laguna Beach CA (2006)

R.D. Pinault Company

Danny Kim
Design ideas for an arts and crafts garden in Orange County.

Mariposa

M&T Landscape Studios

Arts and crafts garden in San Diego.

Contemporary craftsman.

Alford's Landscaping

Photo of a large arts and crafts front yard partial sun garden for spring in Dallas with mulch.

Unity through a Wealth of Details

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Tree Lined property with Pocket Gardens that take you on a journey of nature.
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts courtyard formal garden in Charlotte.

Arts and Crafts Pink 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.