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Garden with a Pond Ideas and Designs

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Backyard Remodel
Backyard Remodel
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized classic back partial sun garden in San Francisco with a pond and concrete paving.
My Work
My Work
Paul Sturwold AssociatesPaul Sturwold Associates
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back formal full sun garden for spring in Orange County with a pond and gravel.
Past Landscape Projects
Past Landscape Projects
Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.Alpine Construction and Design Ltd.
This is an example of a medium sized rustic back full sun garden in Calgary with a pond.
Water feature & Fire Feature
Water feature & Fire Feature
Newport Ave LandscapingNewport Ave Landscaping
Eric Parnell with www.thenwcollective.com/
Large classic back full sun garden in Other with natural stone paving and a pond.
Backyard Oasis
Backyard Oasis
H2O DesignsH2O Designs
Take a virtual tour through Jeff Duggins & Rachel A Duggins (Owners H2O Designs & Outdoor Living "By Design") backyard near Lexington, KY. There are 2 large ponds, multiple streams, waterfalls, and fountains, not to mention the fire pit and pool. It's truly a Backyard Oasis! photo credit Jeff Duggins
Natural Waterfall
Natural Waterfall
The Garden Artist LLCThe Garden Artist LLC
'Mother Nature' recreated with a waterall, spring, pond and steps over the water.
Inspiration for a large classic back garden in Boise with a pond and natural stone paving.
Athabasca Falls
Athabasca Falls
Pacific Ridge Landscapes LtdPacific Ridge Landscapes Ltd
Our inspiration for this project was taken from the Athabasca Falls in Jasper, AB, Canada. Prairie Ridge Landscapes.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional back full sun garden in Calgary with a pond and concrete paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Audio Pro Direct IncAudio Pro Direct Inc
This is an example of a large modern front formal partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with a pond and natural stone paving.
Garden Transformation April
Garden Transformation April
Herseys LTDHerseys LTD
Small modern back formal full sun garden for summer in Berkshire with a pond, decking and a wood fence.
Waterfall
Waterfall
Magic Garden DreamsMagic Garden Dreams
Balinese style water garden including a pond less waterfall and 18’ stream, crossed by a custom made wooden bridge and stone mosaic pathway. 12’ x 16’ Pergola custom built to enjoy the sound of the running water.
Dwell Magazine Article
Dwell Magazine Article
Parco StudioParco Studio
Photo of a medium sized midcentury back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with a pond, decomposed granite and a wood fence.
The Sandy Project
The Sandy Project
Moss Boss StudiosMoss Boss Studios
Lime green floating duckweed and surrounding foliage pops as the light fades.
Inspiration for a small contemporary courtyard partial sun garden for autumn in Central Coast with a pond, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Westridge Calabasas Community Waterfalls
Westridge Calabasas Community Waterfalls
California WaterscapesCalifornia Waterscapes
Dominique Snyder
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Los Angeles with a pond and gravel.
Belgard Design Gallery
Belgard Design Gallery
Outside InsightOutside Insight
Photo of a medium sized classic back garden in Cincinnati with a pond and concrete paving.
Südliches Flair - ein Garten mit Urlaubscharakter
Südliches Flair - ein Garten mit Urlaubscharakter
Gärten gestalten!Gärten gestalten!
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary partial sun garden in Dusseldorf with a pond and decking.
Landhausstil Garten
Landhausstil Garten
Photo of a medium sized rural back full sun garden in Other with a pond.
Modern Landscape with Fiberglass Pool, slab patio, water feature and more!
Modern Landscape with Fiberglass Pool, slab patio, water feature and more!
Melanie Rekola Landscape DesignMelanie Rekola Landscape Design
This lovely landscape sports a poured in place concrete slab patio with drought tolerant sedum plants between the slabs. This sedum mix is sold in sheets then cut to fit but it’s actually grown for green-roof application. It works perfectly in this hot environment too as it is extremely drought tolerant and can go a month without water. Because the water runoff is absorbed between the slabs the patio drainage works perfectly and there are no need for drains.The swimming pool is of the fiberglass variety. Though the initial investment is greater than that of vinyl pools the ROI is greater over a 10 year period. Fiberglass pools retains more heat as the pool shell is all one piece and they don’t ever require a new liner.. This fiberglass pool has cool built-in benching and steps. And there is even a swim jet built into one side great for those cardio blasting swims. The pool interior colour is grey though it shows a soft blue/grey when water is added due to the reflection of the sky and other surroundings. The pool coping is natural stone with rock face edge. The steel arbour was custom made. Metal (steel) was chosen for it’s slim strength as wood placed here would have been too chunky. The best rooms (indoors or our) have a subtle layering of textural elements. To me this landscape needed a structure here to define the “rooms” It will look even better in a few years when the vines reach the top and the Miscanthus on either side reaches its 7′ height!The 12′ x 16′ pavilion is also made of steel and houses an alfresco dining table and sofa set. The pavilions built in cupola makes the warm breezes comfortably pass through with no need for a fan. It’s also sunken 2′ from the pool/patio height and nestled nicely in the corner. I must also mention the large slim planters with “Red Shades” Canna lily within. They are the perfect boldness/balance!Step through the arbor and a linear pond with “floating” natural stone step is revealed! Two smooth flow scuppers are responsible for the quiet waterfalls either side. A wood deck overhangs the pond adding softness to the setting. A modern retaining wall with natural stone cap runs the full width of the pond and pool adding interest and dimension. In the covered outdoor living area this wall is the perfect seat wall - adding lots of extra party seating! The lesson to be learned here is that good design can be applied to any space. This backyard is only 50′ x 45′ and look what can be achieved! Landscape design and photography by Melanie Rekola
Paradise
Paradise
Greif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTUREGreif Architects + LIVING ARCHITECTURE
Inspiration for an expansive world-inspired front formal full sun garden for winter in Seattle with a pond and natural stone paving.
Hardscapes & Custom Landscapes
Hardscapes & Custom Landscapes
Liquid LandscapesLiquid Landscapes
This is an example of a large classic back garden in Atlanta with a pond and mulch.
Lagoon
Lagoon
Inscapes LandscapingInscapes Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired back fully shaded garden in San Francisco with a pond and concrete paving.

Garden with a Pond 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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