Deer resistant plantings. This selection of perennials and shrubs are bearing up well under the pressure from a large herd of deer that frequently hang out in this open area. The perennials are astilbe, carex, evergreen autumn fern, hellebore, and variegated solomon's seal. Shrubs include abelia, itea, laurel, mugho pine and oak leaf hydrangea. Note that in different locations, some of these plants will be grazed by deer. Photo by Barbara Katz

Beards Creek Residence

McHale Landscape Design, Inc.

Dynamic statuary adds interest to the landscape.

Building Retaining Walls

Down South Construction

Woodstock Craftsman Cottage Rain Garden

Rain Garden Nursery LandscapeMakeoverDesignStaging

Scott & Catherine Buley, HTT&T, High Tech Turf & Trees, LandscapeMakeover.biz, Rain Garden Nursery. BEFORE & AFTER Craftsman Cottage Rain Garden Landscape MakeOver. Our new Cottage Rain Garden includes all new GREEN walkways bordered by both Native & Edible Plants. The new paths throughout look like creekbeds surrounded by Yummy natural plants and groundcovers including strawberries, blueberries, huckleberries, spreading flat raspberries, currant, and more.

Fencing

EPIK Construction Services

Small dry creek bed feature in the planting beds.

Graham Landscape and Design

Trissta Lyman

Colorful in winter

Plan-it Earth Design

This front yard garden was designed for year round interest and this photo, taken in February proves it on a misty Portland morning. Photo by Amy Whitworth Installation by J. Walter Landscape and Irrigation Design by Plan-it Earth Design (Lora Price)

Fabulous Containers, Planters and Urns

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Small outdoor living area.

Woody's Custom Landscaping, Inc.

Darren Knippelberg

self

Urban Agriculture Inc.

Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home

Scott Mehaffey, landscape architect

Dwyer/Aryal Residence

Thom Brajkovich, Architect

G. Dryer

Woodstock Craftsman Cottage Rain Garden

Rain Garden Nursery LandscapeMakeoverDesignStaging

Scott & Catherine Buley, HTT&T, High Tech Turf & Trees, LandscapeMakeover.biz, Rain Garden Nursery. Left to right: Oregon Green Austrian Pine (compact), Weeping Norway Spruce (background), multiple perennial groundcovers including coast strawberry, and Taiwan creeping Raspberry, Evergreen Blueberries, and Evergold Sedge.

Torrance Driveway/Walkway

Bleu Stone Pavers

interlocking paver stone driveway

Stump Hollow Lake House Project

Garden Guru Services

Natural Stone Steps

Winter-Holiday Decorating

Architectural Gardens, Inc

Seasonal wreaths, window boxes and container gardens with evergreen boughs, white birch branches, magnolia leaves, eucalyptus sprays, pomegranates, pine cones, lotus pods, branches, white berry sprays, and other floral products.

Covered dining area with a flow of pavers to fire pit area.

Graham Landscape and Design

Trissta Lyman

A sunset idea house in Palo Alto

User

This was our first use of recycled glass in the landscape. It remains a useful touch of whimsey when used judiciously. Photo- Chris Jacobson, GardenArt group

Edible Gardens

Urbafloria

An example of vegetables and herbs that can be grown during the winter in Southern California. I can design, install and maintain organic gardens that provide produce year round.

Arts and Crafts Garden Design Ideas for Winter

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.