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Formal Garden with a Waterfall Ideas and Designs

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Fallen Leaves
Fallen Leaves
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
Stepping stones in a minimal gravel paved area lead past two lounge chairs to the intimate dining area. The herringbone-patterned limestone patio dissipates into a lush planting bed filled with loose swaths of shade-loving perennials and seasonal bulbs. Beech hedging, and formal clipped evergreens, surround the space and provide privacy, structure and winter interest to the garden. On axis to the main interior living space of the home, the fountain, is the focal point of the garden. A limestone water wall featuring an engraved pattern of fallen Honey Locust leaves nods to the centrally located mature Honey Locust tree that anchors the garden. Water, flowing down the wall, falls a short distance into a pool with a submerged limestone panel. The light noise of the falling water helps soften the sounds of the bustling downtown neighbourhood, creating a tranquil back drop for living and entertaining.
New Project
New Project
Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.
Large classic back formal full sun garden for spring in Calgary with a waterfall and decorative stones.
Bubbling Pot
Bubbling Pot
Archer ServicesArcher Services
An outdoor water feature, this bubbling pot brings all of the other landscaping elements together nicely. The water feature adds just the right touch of sophistication to this beautifully landscaped front yard.
Contemporary Pond Garden - Design detail.
Contemporary Pond Garden - Design detail.
Kirman DesignKirman Design
Precision cut granite wall capping is one of many fine details and high quality craftsmanship we deliver in our gardens. The wall ends are vertically capped in this garden also creating a unique look.
Lot 7 (211 Amity Way) AVALON PLACE
Lot 7 (211 Amity Way) AVALON PLACE
Ballard Fine HomesBallard Fine Homes
Dual water feature & Stamped concrete.
Medium sized classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a waterfall and mulch.
Traditional Landscape
Traditional Landscape
Photo of a medium sized classic back formal partial sun garden for autumn in Nashville with natural stone paving and a waterfall.
Backyard Entertaining
Backyard Entertaining
American MasonryAmerican Masonry
American Masonry installed this custom spondless waterfall.
This is an example of a large classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Providence with a waterfall and natural stone paving.
Mclean Landscape project
Mclean Landscape project
Boss Landscape DesignBoss Landscape Design
Inspiration for a medium sized modern back formal partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a waterfall.
Garden ponds, creeks and billabongs
Garden ponds, creeks and billabongs
Phillip Johnson LandscapesPhillip Johnson Landscapes
Wetlands in Clarkefield with curved timber boardwalk, beautiful planting and waterfalls.
Design ideas for an expansive back formal full sun garden for summer in Other with a waterfall and decorative stones.
Stoke Newington Garden
Stoke Newington Garden
London Garden DesignerLondon Garden Designer
Small contemporary back formal partial sun garden in London with a waterfall and decking.
RHS Malvern Show 2016 Gold Medal Garden
RHS Malvern Show 2016 Gold Medal Garden
Graduate Gardeners LtdGraduate Gardeners Ltd
Ann Walker (Garden Designer), Adam Thomas (Landscape Professional) and Charles Price (Managing Director) show off their Gold Medal at the RHS Malvern Show 2016
Courtyard Garden by Graduate Gardeners
Courtyard Garden by Graduate Gardeners
Graduate Gardeners LtdGraduate Gardeners Ltd
A lovely courtyard garden designed by Ian Morrison and the Graduate Gardeners team. This lovely courtyard has a beautiful Greek Urn water feature at its heart, surrounded by lovely stone walling and exquisite planting.
Denny Blaine Waterfront
Denny Blaine Waterfront
SCJ Studio Landscape ArchitectureSCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
minimalist concrete water feature, concrete wall, lush planting
Inspiration for a medium sized modern front formal full sun garden in Seattle with a waterfall and concrete paving.
Fallen Leaves
Fallen Leaves
Arbordale LandscapingArbordale Landscaping
Stepping stones in a minimal gravel paved area lead past two lounge chairs to the intimate dining area. The herringbone-patterned limestone patio dissipates into a lush planting bed filled with loose swaths of shade-loving perennials and seasonal bulbs. Beech hedging, and formal clipped evergreens, surround the space and provide privacy, structure and winter interest to the garden. On axis to the main interior living space of the home, the fountain, is the focal point of the garden. A limestone water wall featuring an engraved pattern of fallen Honey Locust leaves nods to the centrally located mature Honey Locust tree that anchors the garden. Water, flowing down the wall, falls a short distance into a pool with a submerged limestone panel. The light noise of the falling water helps soften the sounds of the bustling downtown neighbourhood, creating a tranquil back drop for living and entertaining.
Water Management Rain Garden
Water Management Rain Garden
Stephen Coan Garden Design – Design/InstallStephen Coan Garden Design – Design/Install
Another view of the rainwater flowing during a 2" rain storm from 1/2 of the clients roof flowing from the downspouts into the new stone rainwater channel that leads to the new planted rain garden.
CERTIFIED AQUASCAPE CONTRACTORS
CERTIFIED AQUASCAPE CONTRACTORS
Olympian Water GardensOlympian Water Gardens
Eco system pond including Aquascape stacked slate urn and sphere
Photo of a country back formal partial sun garden for summer in Manchester with a waterfall, decorative stones and a wood fence.
Tropical Influence
Tropical Influence
Archer ServicesArcher Services
This pool needed a tropical feel and the addition of palms and other tropical plants got the job done! With the addition of the landscaping, this backyard has become a tropical oasis!
Textural courtyard
Textural courtyard
greencube garden and landscape designgreencube garden and landscape design
We have a designed a modern, textural courtyard in Sevenoaks using a muted palette of wood, grey porcelain and nordic tier cladding. This semi-enclosed space creates a wonderful connection to the newly refurbished home which leads up to the lawn and summerhouse. We've planted perennials, ornamental grasses and roses, added a backbone of evergreen structure and a raised planter to create a vertical green wall rather than 3 separate borders.
New Project
New Project
Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.
Large traditional back formal full sun garden for spring in Calgary with a waterfall and decorative stones.
Very private backyard enclave
Very private backyard enclave
Morgan Howarth PhotographyMorgan Howarth Photography
Very private backyard enclave waterfall
Contemporary back formal partial sun garden for summer in DC Metro with a waterfall and natural stone paving.

Formal Garden with a Waterfall 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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