Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts side yard full sun garden in Denver with a garden path and mulch.

Mulched raised garden bed with concrete edging.
Expansive arts and crafts side yard full sun driveway in Other with a retaining wall and mulch for fall.

Belmont Classic Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Arts and crafts side yard garden in Portland with decking.

gates

Wilson Woodscape, Inc.

custom gate on steel frame with vertical tongue & groove cedar. Scribed edge at garage and house. jeff wilson
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts side yard driveway in San Diego.

South Surrey Fence and Pergola

Peak Performance Renovations

gate
This is an example of an expansive arts and crafts side yard garden in Vancouver with with a gate and a wood fence.

Lindsay

Dana Construction Company LLC

Photo of a large arts and crafts side yard driveway in Seattle with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

July back yard and pool

Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Indianapolis

This project features many different materials in the landscape. Most notable was the boardwalk under the deck and the timber framed deck and patio cover. Accent lighting was added around the property to highlight trees, shrubs, fountains and walkways to add visual interest and extend the usability of the outdoor space long into the night for parties and gatherings.

Craftsman-Style Cedar Vine Arbor @ Sideyard Walkway

Regenesis Ecological Design

Clematis armandii 'Evergreen Clematis' (foreground) arches over a custom-built cedar arbor, modeled to accentuate the home's Craftsman-style architecture. Welded mild-steel panel fills create a scaffold for Akebia quinata 'Five-leaf Akebia Vine' (background), lending seasonal privacy and afternoon shade along this narrow sideyard access walkway.

Rockwater Cedar Pergola

Bradford Fencing LLC

Cedar Pergola with Arch and Trellis
Mid-sized arts and crafts side yard partial sun garden in Little Rock with natural stone pavers.

Our Sprinkler Systems

A.A. Waters & Brookes Ltd.

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts side yard full sun formal garden for spring in Toronto with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

Stamped Ashlar Roman Slate Pattern Walkway

Concrete Craft

Stamped walkways can provide a beautiful pathway to your home or backyard and are made with highly durable materials that stand the test of time.
Arts and crafts side yard garden in Dallas with a garden path and concrete pavers.

Marion Hall, Tuxedo Park, NY

Karen Arent Landscape Architects

Design ideas for an expansive arts and crafts side yard partial sun garden in New York with mulch.

Planting by Barnes Walker Landscape Architecture, Manchester

Barnes Walker Ltd - Landscape Architects

Even the narrowest space can be softened with plants. Here, Euonymus Silver Queen, has been planted as a trim at the base of the house. The plants help to 'ground' the building, adding a sense of maturity and giving the effect of a house situated within a garden. Without the plants, the effect would be a cold, harsh route. Barnes Walker Ltd

Natural Stone Path and Wall with Brown Mulch Garden

Futurescape Landscaping

After Photo: brown mulch garden with natural flagstone path and wall.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts side yard partial sun garden in Toronto with a garden path and mulch.

Craftsman Backyard Landscape - Grafton

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Tough perennials such as 'Pardon Me' daylily and 'Summer Beauty' allium soften the edge of the driveway. Westhauser Photography
This is an example of a large arts and crafts side yard full sun xeriscape for summer in Milwaukee.

Springfield, IL Outdoor Living

Stuber Land Design, Inc.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts side yard partial sun driveway for summer in Chicago with a retaining wall and natural stone pavers.

7th Street Apalachicola, FL paver and hardscape design

GeoFlora Group

This is a "before" photo prior Blackwater's design and construction. This project consisted of designing and installing a concrete paver patio area with a central fountain in the side yard, which was primarily weeds and undesirable vegetation.

The Approach

Kane Landscapes Inc

This paver walkway that leads from the front yard to the back patio is comprised of Techo-Bloc Athena Pavers. The varied textures of the stones are complimented by lush ornamental grasses and illuminated with pathlights from Unique Lighting.

Rocky River Backyard Patio

Green Impressions Landscaping

Shaun Stewart
Small arts and crafts side yard garden in Cleveland with a garden path.

Marion Hall, Tuxedo Park, NY

Karen Arent Landscape Architects

Inspiration for an expansive arts and crafts side yard partial sun garden in New York.

Arts and Crafts Side Yard 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.