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Front Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Fountain w/ Cobble
Contemporary Fountain w/ Cobble
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
This fountain is a great addition to a front yard entry. Clean and simple with a subtle water noise for visual and auditory interest. The fountain is surrounded by boxwood hedges, Mexican Beach cobble, and white precast concrete.
Techo-Bloc Design Gallery
Techo-Bloc Design Gallery
Thomas Lee Fisher LandscapingThomas Lee Fisher Landscaping
Large classic front formal full sun garden for spring in Philadelphia with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Mid Century Modern in the Hollywood Hills - Front Patio
Mid Century Modern in the Hollywood Hills - Front Patio
Bosler Earth DesignBosler Earth Design
Designer’s Notes: Use mixed materials such as concrete pavers, wood, various stones and decomposed granite to add interesting plant textures to add appeal. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Contemporary Landscape
Contemporary Landscape
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary front fully shaded garden in Chicago with a water feature.
Project Four
Project Four
Pearson Landscape ServicesPearson Landscape Services
Large disappearing fountain with sand stone surround
This is an example of a large traditional front formal fully shaded garden for spring in Austin with a water feature and natural stone paving.
North Park Eclectic Landscape
North Park Eclectic Landscape
Revolution LandscapeRevolution Landscape
Urn water feature, saltillo steps with accent tiles, and drought tolerant plantings.
Small front xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a water feature and concrete paving.
Aberfoyle Park Project
Aberfoyle Park Project
Master Landscapers of SAMaster Landscapers of SA
Landscape Designer: Sphere Garden Design Studio
Photo of a large classic front formal full sun garden for spring in Adelaide with a water feature and brick paving.
Sylvanus Marston Mediterranean
Sylvanus Marston Mediterranean
Gabriela Yariv Landscape DesignGabriela Yariv Landscape Design
Jennifer Cheung
This is an example of a large mediterranean front driveway full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and gravel.
O'Brien, K. - Balinese Inspired Garden
O'Brien, K. - Balinese Inspired Garden
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Spacecrafting
Photo of a world-inspired front garden in Minneapolis with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Gallery
Gallery
U.S. Brick & Block Systems, LLCU.S. Brick & Block Systems, LLC
Large classic front driveway garden in Miami with a water feature and brick paving.
Panama City Landscape Design
Panama City Landscape Design
Alan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape ArchitectAlan D. Holt, A.S.L.A., Landscape Architect
This Mediterranean style landscape compliments the style of the home. The fountain in the motor court creates white noise that is reflected from the stucco walls of the house, covering any noise from the adjacent street. The infinity pool reflects the water of the bay. Fire bowls on either side of the pool provide ambience at night. Landscape lighting around the entire property enhances the fountain and palms and lights the way along the brick walkways. Emerald Coast Real Estate Photography
Colorful Fountain Urns
Colorful Fountain Urns
Through The Garden, Inc.Through The Garden, Inc.
These ceramic vases were installed with aquaboxes for a custom-built fountain. The fountain adds soothing sound to the surrounding patio and serves as an artistic centerpiece with a splash of color in the patio.
Folsom Front Makeover
Folsom Front Makeover
Luxury Outdoor Living, Inc.Luxury Outdoor Living, Inc.
A once over grown front yard received a much deserved makeover resulting in an inviting walkway and sitting area near a water feature. The complete project was implemented by Professional Image Landscaping, Inc.
Urn and Fountain Water Feature Ideas for your Austin, Central TX Landscape
Urn and Fountain Water Feature Ideas for your Austin, Central TX Landscape
Texas Ponds and Water Features, LLCTexas Ponds and Water Features, LLC
Urn and fountain Features for your Austin, Central Texas, Houston, Southeast Texas Landscape We offer Urn and Fountain Water Feature Design and Installation in the Austin and Central Texas area including Bastrop, Elgin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Manor, Buda, Lakeway and San Marcos. We also serve the Houston and Southeast Texas area including Rosenberg, Richmond, Katy, Stafford, Missouri City, and Manvel. Urn and fountain Water Features are perfect for smaller areas or places where you're just not looking for a natural looking waterfall. A disappearing water feature can be created using almost any vessel you can imagine. These features are perfect for small courtyards, front yards, or commercial properties where liability is a concern. They are a great way to 'get your feet wet' with water features without the commitment of a pond. We have created fountainscapes using urns, ceramic vases, natural stone columns, even a concrete cowboy boot! The water fills up the vessel and then spills over, disppearing into a bed of decorative gravel. the water is then recirculated through the feature again and again. For more information on urn and fountainscapes, please visit As an added bonus for those of you looking to go in a more 'green' direction, most pondless water features can be used in conjunction with the RainXChange rainwater caturing system. In fact, you can get up to 12 LEED points by incorporating our system into your design. The RainXChange system captures rainwater and stores it underground in a hidden reservior while recirculating it through an urn or fountain feature or even a pondless waterfall. For more information on the RainXChange system, please visit Contact us to get started on your urn or fountain water feature 512-782-8315 or 281-668-4077
Our Work
Our Work
Showcase Landscape & IrrigationShowcase Landscape & Irrigation
Large front garden in Denver with a water feature.
Maintenance
Maintenance
Briggs Landscape Construction Inc.Briggs Landscape Construction Inc.
Large traditional front full sun garden in Boston with a water feature and concrete paving.
Large Tiered Estate Fountain
Large Tiered Estate Fountain
Carved Stone Creations, Inc.Carved Stone Creations, Inc.
This gorgeous 108" Tall hand-carved 4-Tier granite fountain with 8' Diameter spray ring and 12' Diameter granite pool surround was incorporated into this beautiful traditional motor court location. Carved Stone Creations, Inc. 866-759-1920
Woodside Woodland Gardens
Woodside Woodland Gardens
Skyline design studioSkyline design studio
A Japanese Maple creates a leafy overhead to the waterfall by the front door. photo: Diane Hayford
Inspiration for a medium sized world-inspired front partial sun garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Concrete water trough fountain.
Concrete water trough fountain.
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Inspiration for a rural front raised pond in Seattle with a water feature.
Gravel Courtyad - Water fall - Slab stone steps - privacy screens
Gravel Courtyad - Water fall - Slab stone steps - privacy screens
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Gravel Courtyard - Water fall - Slab stone steps - privacy screens - boulder settings - step-over walkway - Front entry
Design ideas for a classic front garden in Portland with a water feature.

Front 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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