Soft colourful plantings along the pathway, seasonal interest begins in early spring and the planting is still colourful in late summer.

Spring planters

KMS Gardens and Design

Hyacinths, pansies and sedum create a spring mix of color in this small planter.

Purple Rain

Mom's Design Build

Doc's Raised Garden Kits

Super-Sod

Super-Sod also offers Soil3 organic compost and Doc's Raised Garden Kits for vegetable gardening.

Fowler Project

Banyan Tree Landscape Construction LLC

Rock garden featuring Applegate river rocks bordered by Rogue river 3/4" round rock. Landscape steel edging separates between rock garden and bark mulch.

Malvern Bungalow

Anthony Dufour Gardens

Complementary Front Garden

Mary Kirk Menefee, Landscape Designer

Undulating planting beds are filled with the color and texture of layered shrubs and perennials and punctuated by ornamental trees. The generous depth of the beds and use of upright elements complements the proportions of the house. Designed by Mary Kirk Menefee; installed by Merrifield Garden Center. Photo: Mary Kirk Menefee

Dogeared Privacy Fence,

Scorpion Fence

scorpion fence

English Cottage Inspired

Golden State Gardens

Flagstone walkway

Potager

Catherine Rawnsley Garden Design

View of Lutyens bench, rose arch and weeping pears

7th Street Apalachicola, FL paver and hardscape design

GeoFlora Group

This is a "after" photo prior, showing portion of 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.

Vintage Craftsman

The Home Co.

BrightRoomSF Photography San Francisco Marcell Puzsar

Woodworking

Arbordale Landscaping

Landscape Carpentry

Planting redesign

Tilia Garden Design

After removing the over grown shrubs, we planted pretty perennials to provide seasonal interest all year round, which is also low maintenance.

Conception et aménagement d'un jardin sec sur dalle

Jeanne Dubourdieu Création de Jardins

Espace aménagé avec de grandes dalles d'ardoise pour accueillir une table et des chaises dès qu'il fait bon dehors... Ce jardin rasta accueille des plantes à feuillage clair pour apporter de la lumière sous les arbres existants : cerisier japonais, tilleul et peuplier italien.

Small Arbor Over a Gate

The Home Doctors Inc

This small arbor creates a nice division between 2 segments of the yard behind a nice San Anselmo, Ca home. The Home Doctors

Southern Blvd Project

Mother Earth Landscaping

Landscaping Design/Build

Bodnar Built Homes

Jody Bodnar

Mission Hills Craftsman

Biomirage Landscape, Pool & Garden Design

Melanie Mackenzie

California Friendly Garden Flowers

Revolution Landscape

Natural woodchip pathway bordered by lavender, California poppies, seaside daisy, white sage, and California sunflower in bloom.

Arts and Crafts 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.