Chenequa Lakefront Property

Hawks Landscape Inc.

Chilton stone patio and fire pit. Stone path leads down to the lake.

Concrete driveway

Alex Ventura Masonry Inc.

Alex Ventura

Hidden Ranch Resort

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

Hoping to make better use of their large backyard, these homeowners contacted us for the wooden retreat of their dreams! With an outdoor swim spa, custom outdoor structure, and two fire pits, this luxury landscape provides the perfect "getaway." Features that are unique to this property include a gorgeous palm tree, a crusher cone fire pit, and a custom-designed covered structure. The dog run was also added in such a place to be accessible from the enlarged deck, allowing for easy canine access. Our clients are thrilled with their new backyard space! With it checking off each item on their list, they can now enjoy their outdoor entertaining space for years to come!

Orinda Oak Forest Landscape and Lighting

Art Garden Design

This property had not been landscaped for more than 25 years. The entryway and front hillside were covered in large juniper hedges, the Oaks and Redwoods on the property were littered with dead branches, and construction debris from decades was scattered throughout the creek-side property. After extensive tree work and removals, the front yard construction consisted of a moss rock boulder creek that wrapped down the front hillside. The backyard design integrated a new Redwood deck, black basalt gravel patio, and shade appropriate plants. The tree work allowed more light onto the property, and the home owners were able to finally enjoy their outdoor space.

Rear entry with paver lined carport raised stone patio

Van Zelst Inc

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

Fountains

Tile Restoration Center

Colorado Blue/Green Spruce

Burkhart Outdoors, Inc.

Colorado Blue/Green Spruce Tree - Silvery-blue foliage keeps good color throughout the year. Prefers full sun conditions to maintain a dense, pyramidal growth habit. - 60 ft tall and 20-25' wide

A Craftsman Home in Montalvo

User

The pre-existing brick wall was extended with additional granite Curbstones

Eagle Lake 2 - Before/After photos

Wall Flower Studio

Karen Sloan

Black Mountain Home

User

Our focus on this project in Black Mountain North Carolina was to create a warm, comfortable mountain retreat that had ample room for our clients and their guests. 4 Large decks off all the bedroom suites were essential to capture the spectacular views in this private mountain setting. Elevator, Golf Room and an Outdoor Kitchen are only a few of the special amenities that were incorporated in this custom craftsman home.

Lake Residence

CMHP Design, LLC

Clarendon Hills Landscape Lighting

Accents Lighting

Building Retaining Walls

Down South Construction

Terraced Yard

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

Driveway Gate

Iron Age Manufacturing Ltd.

Driveway Gates are often the first thing someone will notice as they approach your property. A beautifully designed Gate will compliment your home and landscape while adding value and security to your property. Our Driveway Gates are custom designed and fabricated to fit the space in which it was intended, and are welded together to create a solid Gate you can enjoy for years to come!

Mettawa IL Paver Driveway

Van Zelst Inc

Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan

Koslowski Residence

Pro Care Horticultural Services

Pasadena Italian Craftsman

Gary Fredricks Landscape Design

Torrey Highlands , San Diego, Ca.

Exterior Designs Landscape

Large 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.