Flagstone Patio, Seat Boulders, Water Feature and Fire Pit; Windsor, CO 2016

Yesterday we finished this installation for our client in Windsor, CO. I designed this project to provide a wonderful outdoor space complete with flagstone patio, seating boulders, gas fire pit and pondless water feature. The impeccable work of Showcase Landscape & Irrigation, Loveland, CO transforms the bare ground into an amazing outdoor living space. The artistry of the team of Showcase constructs the most beautifully sounding water features. Every piece of flagstone is saw cut for perfect fit with attention given to the texture and placement of the stones. Another wonderful showcase landscape.

Gallatin Gateway, MT Residence

9bark DESIGN

Debb Smith

Wawasee Lake Project

Beyond Landscaping

Craftsman Transformation in Del Ray, Alexandria VA 2013

Patrick Murphy Landscape Design

This is a view of the back garden, behind the seat wall and the shed, with steppers providing access through the garden. The plant material includes an Eastern Redbud, Oakleaf Hydrangeas, Japanese Forest Grass, Woodland Phlox and Hosta. Design and Photograph by Patrick Murphy Patrick Murphy

Alameda Front and Backyard

Leigh Designs

Our Work

Majestic Builders Inc.

Front/Back Yard Waterfalls

Dandy Landscape Construction

New American Garden

Green View Landscaping

Green View

Residential Landscaping

Tucker & Associates

Sam Smead

Front Yard Transformation

London Landscapes LLC

The mid level pond with perching wall. Various little ones enjoy looking into this crystal clear water and searching for fish and frogs. The second waterfall drops into here, and is sited to reflect the sun throughout the day. Photo by Ron Freudenheim

Water Features

Denver Landscapes

Red strip stone with modern water fountain.

Water in the garden

West Winds Nursery LLC

This natural stone waterfall brings the sound and beauty of a water to the garden. This beautiful feature serves an important function for the water pond by aerating the water and hiding the pond filters. Photography by Katherine Palmer

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.

Commercial Building with an incredible hidden L-shaped terrace - Evanston

Krugel Cobbles, Inc.

Every detail taken care of, the light, the materials, the flowing water sound, the plants and flowers…making it a wonderful place for gatherings “ al fresco” surrounded by nature.

Bluestone | Bluestone Patios

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

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.

Residential Work

Brewster Timber Frame Company

Landscape Lighting

Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors

Water fountain, fire pit and patio

Arts and Crafts Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

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.