interlocking paver stone driveway

Craftsman Front Yard - Cedarburg

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Zero lawn in the front yard helps to satisfy our client’s wish for a chemical-free landscape. Westhauser Photography

Outcropping walls and steps, Mukwonago 2009

CREATESCAPE LANDSCAPING SVC

Landscaping

Good Earth Water Gardens

Front yard landscape makeover

Gardener's Escape

Aruuki Artisans Group

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

Urban English Garden

Beyond Landscaping

We added the cedar arbor above the back entry to frame out the door. A raised seating area was added, a perfect place to read a book overlooking the garden.

California Craftsman Hillside Garden

Karen Aitken and Associates

by Karen Aitken

A Classical Family Garden in Hampstead

Hampstead Garden Design

Our client in Hampstead Garden Suburb, north London, commissioned us to design a garden which creates spaces for entertaining, combined with plenty of space for play. The design and materials used for the garden complement the architecture of the house, situated in a beautiful conservation area, whilst also meeting the needs of a modern family. The planting scheme is designed to be pretty, whilst also including evergreen structure to create interest throughout the year.

Dogeared Privacy Fence,

Scorpion Fence

scorpion fence

Outdoor Furniture

Wheel & Barrow Landscape Design & Maintenance

This outdoor succulent table brings every meal to life! Constructed of cedar and planted with an array sedum and agave it is functional and beautiful! Photo by Patrick Hughes.

Mapleton Hill Cottage

Ecoscape Environmental Design

Kale, Napa cabbage, tomatoes, Swiss chard, assorted herbs....who can resist a backyard garden cornucopia steps away from the kitchen? Think Zone 1 in permaculture design!

Dry Stack Walls & Fresh Landscaping

Nature's Touch

Joel Tiffany

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

Krugel Cobbles, Inc.

Bluestone inner patio ideal for Gatherings and celebrations "al fresco"

Westside Bungalow

Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D Landscaping

Before and After - curb appeal, boxwoods

Jill Davis Design

designed a beautiful garden for a craftsman entry garden planting

An Oasis in an Urban Neighborhood

Studio Z Architecture

The screened porch overlooks a beautifully landscaped back yard.

South Lake WA Remodel

Soundesign Group Architects, PLLC

Craftsman Landscape Makeover - Menomonee Falls

Ginkgo Leaf Studio

A large, arc-shaped plant bed wraps around the length of the front walk. A Syringa reticulata ‘Summer Snow’ combines with mixed perennials, shrubs, and ornamental grasses. Westhauser Photography

Private Residence

Ream Design LLC

Mid-sized 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.