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.

Gardener's Garden

Pat Bernard Design

The final photo won't be ready for another 2 to 3 years but this series shows what can be done in just a few weeks. The clients now have a safe exit from the house, easy to navigate walkways wide enough to allow large containers to be placed in the corners, a new tree that in a few years will provide shade on the patio, fragrant perennials, and a mix of vegetables, herbs and fruit trees to make this gardener's garden a quiet sanctuary from a busy life.

Edwardian Elegance, Surrey

Acres Wild

Formal English Country Garden in Surrey, UK

Highlights

Blue Hibiscus Gardens

Urban Meadow & Garden

Gardenalia Property Services, LLC

Northside Bozeman, MT Residence

9bark DESIGN

Driveway 1

Lights Over Atlanta

Tree lighting

still pond ( front renovation) in North Raleigh Nc )

J&A Stone Work

grate way to create a nice step walkway using combination of materials cobble stone and pressure treated timbers

The Royal Haven

Alair Homes - Salt Lake

Out door go-cart track with trampoline and playground.

Border Bed Next to Paver Pathway

Ecoscape Environmental Design

The lively color pallet of this front garden bed borders a geometrically designed pathway near the street in this quiet Boulder, Colorado neighborhood.

Koslowski Residence

Pro Care Horticultural Services

Wild Wing

Deep Seeded Landscape and Design, Inc.

Panorama Residence

Promise Path Landscaping Inc

Small backyard with block planters that got face with tiles. Wood pergola with sail shades, and stainless steel wire Fire pit with decomposed granite patio, and low voltage lights. Photos by Zack Benson Photography.

West Coast contemporary

Urban Habitats Landscape Studio

A blue Lebanese cedar, oat grass, fescue and phormiums combine with colorful perennials for maximum eye appeal. They also block the street view of an RV pad in the front yard.

Edible Garden

Gardenalia Property Services, LLC

Another view of the arbor and gated vegetable garden.

Pepperwood Craftsman

The Ardent Gardener Landscape Design

Wild Heron Waterfront

Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect

Alan D. Holt, ASLA Landscape Architect Cut stone steps make a smooth transition from the driveway to the entry porch.

Los Altos Hills Front Entry Garden

Skyline design studio

The front path and steps wind up through a garden defined by several low stone retaining walls. Photo: Diane Hayford

Mill Valley Craftsman

Avant Garden

Stone pillars topped with Craftsman's style lanterns add to entry photo by Galen Fultz

Arts and Crafts Full Sun 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.