Planting bed filled with a mix of annuals and perennials. The cobbles lining the planting bed are Valders tumbled cobblestone.

Nature in the City

Gardenscapes

Wildlife Garden

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

Purple Cone Flower or Echinacea attracts beneficial bees and butterflies, adding additional life and vibrancy to the garden. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Complex Backyard Project with Composite Decking, Gazebo with Roof in King City

Action Home Services

Terraced Yard

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Outdoor Kitchens

Consolidated Division Inc.

California Cottage

Sweet Smiling Landscapes

This house is a classic cottage located on a secluded, wooded street below street level. The goal with this project was to create a garden that fit the east coast feel of house while allowing the plants to flourish in the Southern California climate. Looking to Mediterranean adaptive plants we went with a plant pallet consisting of deep green foliage with white and purple flowers. We added the Purple-leaved Eastern Redbud trees to provide nice contract with the other deep green foliage used in the project. These deciduous trees will also work to help moderate the temperature in and around the house. In the heat of the summer when the trees are leafed out they shade the patio iand front rooms of the house. In the winter when the trees lose their leaves sun is allowed in to warm the patio and help heat the home.

Lake Glenville Luxury

Sundog Homes

Woodside Garden Among the Oaks

Jenna Bayer Garden Design, Inc.

Butterfly Garden Light

User

Butterfly pathway light in Old Penny and Gold Iridescent glass. Christopher Gonzalez

A Craftsman Home in Montalvo

User

The rear garden was reconfigured as an outdoor living area. It has a louvered dining arbor, a spa built into a raised deck, a full kitchen, a fireplace, and a summer house on the hill above.

My own garden in Berkshire

Joanne Alderson Design

Our garden viewed from the lovely glass & oak framed dining room

Inner North East Craftsman Garden

Drake's 7 Dees Landscaping & Garden Center

Beautiful custom craftsman Landscape designed and built in Inner NE Portland Photo's by Joe Hollowell

Family Garden Henley on Thames

Ana Mari Bull Landscape & Garden Design

The Clients wanted a garden that looked as though it had always been there, one in which they felt they were 'immersed' in the garden. It was important for them to have two very distinct areas; an adults area in which to relax and entertain and one for the children. Kathryn Fell Photography

Quaint Village Home made of Stone

Ambiance Garden Design, LLC

Suzanne Wilkerson

Landscaping Design/Build

Bodnar Built Homes

Jody Bodnar

Cortes Island Estate Exterior and Grounds

Parker&Harlow Inc.

A coastal oasis estate on the remote island of Cortes, this home features luxury upgrades, finishing, stonework, construction updates, landscaping, solar integration, spa area, expansive entertaining deck, and cozy courtyard to reflect our clients vision.

Arts and Crafts Formal 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.