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Residential Courtyard
Residential Courtyard
Hortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden DesignHortulus Animae llc - Mindful Garden Design
Upgrade an aging courtyard with stylized Zen Mediation Garden inspiration using native plants, local fieldstone stepper path over river pebbles and custom boulder reflective basin. Native evergreen plant palette includes: Rhododendron maximum, Kalmia latifolia, Polystichum acrostichoides
Downtown Courtyard Boulder CO 01
Downtown Courtyard Boulder CO 01
LID LandscapesLID Landscapes
Using existing materials, we were able to seamlessly incorporate a water feature into this cozy courtyard. We extended the existing concrete patio into the yard with a patio made of porcelain and connected it to the guest house with a stepper path. Accents of black Mexican beach pebbles are incorporated throughout the landscape with a diverse collection of shrubs and perennials. This project is located in Boulder, Colorado.
Ornamental Trees
Ornamental Trees
Stone Creek LandscapingStone Creek Landscaping
Koi pond with Pennsylvania Fieldstone and a Bluestone top.
Inspiration for a small rural courtyard full sun garden in Philadelphia with a water feature.
Lakeview, New Orleans
Lakeview, New Orleans
New Orleans Pool & PatioNew Orleans Pool & Patio
Koi pond and water garden behind the pool fountain wall.
Design ideas for a small contemporary side fully shaded garden in New Orleans with a water feature.
Water Features
Water Features
Goodman Fabrications / Bluflame - Fire / WaterGoodman Fabrications / Bluflame - Fire / Water
Bluflame USA - Fire and water Manufactures of water features, Fire Features, and all other metal products.
Contemporary garden in Phoenix with a water feature.
Contemporary Poolscape
Contemporary Poolscape
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
This is a Credit Valley ledgerock and flagstone raised patio and pool deck. The serviceberry tree is fruiting (edible) right now and adds a great splash of red in the late summer. The stained cedar fence has a plywood backer, which gives the illusion that it is vacant behind the slats. The cap-less ledgerock wall has a very unique feel to it, with the off-centre, sheer descent water feature. The planter for annuals has drip irrigation. Love how the rhododendron, to the left of the water feature, is really starting to stretch over the pool. We can see a sundial type garden ornament at the bottom of the photo, which was selected by the client.
7 Bridges Woodridge, IL
7 Bridges Woodridge, IL
Rolling Landscapes Inc.Rolling Landscapes Inc.
Photo by: Linda Oyama Bryan
Classic back garden in Chicago with a water feature.
Residential Watergardens
Residential Watergardens
Water Feature Pros.Water Feature Pros.
High end water feature illustrating exquisite water flow with large water falls and smaller cascading waterfall in short and long streams. Designed and constructed by Pond and Fountain World in Louisville, KY
Cold Climate Modern
Cold Climate Modern
Pacific Ridge Landscapes LtdPacific Ridge Landscapes Ltd
Decorative concrete wall to mimic wood fence in background. Prairie Ridge Landscapes Ltd
This is an example of a large modern back garden in Vancouver with a water feature and concrete paving.
Tahoe Mountain Living
Tahoe Mountain Living
Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & ConsultingChristine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting
Water feature, boulders, outdoor room
Inspiration for a large rustic back partial sun garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Japanese Garden: court yard garden, different view.
Japanese Garden: court yard garden, different view.
Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized classic front formal garden in Boston with a water feature and gravel.
Contemporary Courtyard
Contemporary Courtyard
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape ArchitectsHoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
Maple allées elegantly screen neighboring properties and frame the edges of a tranquil viewing garden. Water rills extend east and west from the large office windows to create the illusion of a continuous stream and guide the eye to longer, more expansive views. Photo: Scott Shigley
Ecosystem Ponds, Water Garden Ideas for Your Austin, Central Texas Landscape
Ecosystem Ponds, Water Garden Ideas for Your Austin, Central Texas Landscape
Texas Ponds and Water Features, LLCTexas Ponds and Water Features, LLC
Ecosystem Ponds are the crown jewel of the Water Feature world. They soon become the centerpiece of your landscape. These low-maintenance, natural-looking water gardens work with Mother Nature, not against her, to stay clean and clear without using chemicals or UV sterilizers or anything artificial. The key is the symbiotic relationship between the Pond Fish, the beneficial bacteria, and the Aquatic Plants. There is no sound in nature quite as relaxing as moving, falling water. It soothes away your stress at the end of a long day and you instantly start to feel more relaxed. Watching the Koi and other Pond Fish gracefully swimming around and nibbling from the underwater rocks and gravel can be almost hypnotizing. A variety of birds come to drink and bathe in the stream and colorful dragonflies flit here and there on mosquito patrol. Water lilies bloom in almost every color you can imagine and you'll soon see that frogs really DO sit on lily pads! Having one of these Ponds in your landscape is like coming home every day to a private vacation retreat right in your own backyard! Texas Ponds and Water Features creates some of the most beautiful and natural looking Ecosystem Ponds and Water Gardens in the Austin and Central Texas area. We also work in the Houston, Southeast Texas area and almost anywhere in between. Working with only natural stone, our specialists craft waterfalls and ponds that look as if they had been carved by the hand of nature. Our two main pond guys have over 27 years of experience between them. We are at the Master level of Certified Aquascape Contractors--among the best in the world at what we do. Contact us today to get started on your own backyard paradise.
City House
City House
ARCHITECTURE 224ARCHITECTURE 224
Design ideas for a contemporary garden in Other with a water feature and decking.
Hilltop Retreat - Rose Garden
Hilltop Retreat - Rose Garden
Environmental Designs, Inc.Environmental Designs, Inc.
Inspired by the clients’ travels the design includes colorful rose gardens in the front, created to remind them of the Butchart Gardens of Victoria, BC.
Lake Forest Residence III
Lake Forest Residence III
Rugo/ Raff Ltd. ArchitectsRugo/ Raff Ltd. Architects
This is an example of a traditional partial sun garden in Chicago with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Juban Residence
Juban Residence
Makaira LandscapeMakaira Landscape
makairalandscape
Photo of a contemporary courtyard garden in New Orleans with a water feature.
Granite Urn Fountain
Granite Urn Fountain
Carved Stone Creations, Inc.Carved Stone Creations, Inc.
This is an amazing hand carved single bowl fountain serving as a piece of a linear array of fountains in this beautiful courtyard. Carved Stone Creations, Inc. 866-759-1920
Our Work
Our Work
A & B Landscaping Solutions LLCA & B Landscaping Solutions LLC
Large contemporary front driveway garden in Houston with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Pool Waterfall Wayne NJ
Pool Waterfall Wayne NJ
Aquaterra Earthscapes LLCAquaterra Earthscapes LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic back full sun garden for summer in New York with a water feature and concrete paving.

Black Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed garden is as important as the emphasis we place on the designs of our interiors. After all, our grounds (however modest) frame our homes and contribute to first impressions not only of our houses, but also of the households within. Options for garden designs can be as elaborate or low maintenance as your lifestyle and preferences permit – consider both your aspirations for how it should look and how much time you can invest in garden maintenance. Consulting a gardener or landscape designer will ensure you have a garden that suits your lifestyle, the local climate and soil conditions. But don’t forget that with Houzz your first stop can be collecting images of garden ideas and designs you love in order to inspire your garden plans and potentially share them with a landscape gardening professional.

How do I come up with a front garden design?

The priority for a front garden is kerb appeal. Begin by considering the area immediately around and leading up to your front door. You may want to opt for front garden designs that blend well with the style of your home – for example, abundant foliage and flowerbeds will perfectly complement a period property, whereas man-made materials, geometric shapes and contrasting textures are great ideas for a contemporary garden design. Even if your front garden is a small space, keep it tidy – if you have more space, make the most of it with garden ideas and features such as a manicured lawn, gravel driveway, water feature or garden fencing. If you don’t have the time or commitment to devote to gardening, then neatly pruned hedges, statement paving, hanging baskets, garden benches and outdoor lighting are all decorative, low maintenance garden ideas for your front garden design.

How should I design my back garden?

Back gardens typically offer more space than front garden designs and serve a more recreational purpose, so it’s important to know how you want to spend time in your garden before you design it in order to build in the features that you will enjoy. If you love relaxing in the garden and dining al fresco, think about patios, decking, garden furniture and BBQs. For the more horticulturally-inclined, incorporate flower beds, greenhouses or vegetable garden designs. Your landscape gardening professional can help you install structures such as sheds, pergolas and gazebos that complement your garden design, and artfully-placed garden ideas such as lawn edging and lighting will add definition to your chosen design.

How do I create a low maintenance garden?

The great news is, gardens aren’t exclusively for the green-fingered. Whether you’re not horticulturally-inclined or simply don’t have the time for a bit of landscape gardening, you can still have a garden design that looks the way you want by making some smart design choices. While many of us favour low maintenance gardens like urban gardens, roof terraces and patio gardens, lovers of greenery don’t need to sacrifice grass for paving slabs. Whatever you want from your garden, there are a variety of gardening solutions that can be built in to make life easier. For example, labour intensive features such as vegetable patches, greenhouses and flower beds can be optimised with an automatic irrigation system. These can be offset with fuss-free garden ideas such as hard landscaping, including gravel, paving or decking, and hard-wearing evergreens that require minimal upkeep. You might even consider replacing your garden fencing with slow growing hedging, which can be maintained less regularly than wooden fence panels. If having a lawn is important, there are different types of grasses in varying degrees of durability and maintenance. You may choose to take a more relaxed approach to your lawn – “wild” garden designs can have great charm if the grasses and flowers are chosen carefully. If you prefer a manicured lawn, it’s a good idea to invest in a “mulching” lawn mower that will recycle clippings and remove the need for cleaning up. Finally, there isn’t a more low maintenance garden lawn than artificial grass which can look highly realistic and keep your garden looking green. Garden ornaments are a great way to add interest to your low maintenance garden design – go for smart garden ideas such as solar garden lights which are both decorative and functional. Find some of the most popular design ideas on Houzz.
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