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Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

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5609 Residence
5609 Residence
Jesse Im/bugonmyleafJesse Im/bugonmyleaf
Water feature area
Inspiration for a world-inspired garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting
The Lighting GeekThe Lighting Geek
Photo of a mediterranean courtyard garden in Sacramento with a water feature and concrete paving.
Snohomish Backyard Resort
Snohomish Backyard Resort
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Photo provided by Parks Creative
Large traditional back garden in Seattle with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Water Feature After
Water Feature After
Realty Restoration, LLCRealty Restoration, LLC
Christopher Davison, AIA
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back full sun garden for summer in Austin with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Highgate Garden
Highgate Garden
London Garden DesignerLondon Garden Designer
The clients of this Highgate Garden contacted London Garden Designer in Dec 2011, after seeing some of my work in House and Garden Magazine. They had recently moved into the house and were keen to have the garden ready for summer. The brief was fairly open, although one specific request was for a Garden Lodge to be used as a Gym and art room. This was something that would require planning permission so I set this in motion whilst I got on with designing the rest of the garden. The ground floor of the house opened out onto a deck that was one metre from the lawn level, and felt quite exposed to the surrounding neighbours. The garden also sloped across its width by about 1.5 m, so I needed to incorporate this into the design.
Water in the Landscape
Water in the Landscape
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This water feature creates beautiful accent inside this courtyard. Water features are a beautiful way to add sound and movement to a landscape.
Photo of a medium sized courtyard xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a water feature and decorative stones.
Arden Courtyard Garden
Arden Courtyard Garden
Rodriguez & Satterthwaite Design Build LandscapeRodriguez & Satterthwaite Design Build Landscape
Garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Enchanting Backyard Paradise
Enchanting Backyard Paradise
Dream Scapes Water Features and LandscapingDream Scapes Water Features and Landscaping
The pump for the water feature is hidden in what is called the 'skimmer' on the right hand side of the picture. It collects all the leaves and floating debris which can be lifted out and removed easily.
Frankstown Pondless Waterfall
Frankstown Pondless Waterfall
Hawk Landscaping IncHawk Landscaping Inc
Dance of Light Photography
Photo of a medium sized back full sun garden for summer in Other with a water feature.
Rickett
Rickett
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
This is an example of a medium sized classic back garden in Minneapolis with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Water Attractions
Water Attractions
JR's Creative LandscapingJR's Creative Landscaping
LLT Group
This is an example of a medium sized classic back partial sun garden for summer in Chicago with a water feature and brick paving.
Crofton Way Landscape
Crofton Way Landscape
Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.Partridge Fine Landscapes Ltd.
Contemporary back garden in Toronto with a water feature and natural stone paving.
South Beach Staycation
South Beach Staycation
Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.Pro-Land Landscape Construction Inc.
This full property landscape design and build presented Pro-Land with the opportunity to creatively work with existing grades, while considering the restrictions of an abutting conservation authority. Keeping this in mind we were able to optimize the views of the greenery around the property, while creating a functional outdoor entertainment area. The client wanted a classic design for the front; flagstone walkways to tie in with the colors from the house and an entry wall frames the front door. The goal in the backyard was to create various areas for entertaining, without sacrificing play spaces for their children – the size of the property made accommodating their wishes fairly easy. A sports court, pool with water feature, cabana, and outdoor kitchen ensure these homeowners don’t have to go far for their next vacation.
2012 Parade of Homes - Trails
2012 Parade of Homes - Trails
Mike Becknal & Company, Inc.Mike Becknal & Company, Inc.
Design ideas for a classic garden in Austin with a water feature.
Swiftdale Mississauga Ontario
Swiftdale Mississauga Ontario
No Lawn LandscapingNo Lawn Landscaping
Small contemporary back full sun garden in Toronto with a water feature.
Manitou Springs Courtyard and Deck Entry
Manitou Springs Courtyard and Deck Entry
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
This water feature creates beautiful accent inside this courtyard. Water features are a beautiful way to add sound and movement to a landscape.
Inspiration for a medium sized courtyard partial sun garden for summer in Denver with a water feature and concrete paving.
Hillside Landscape and Outdoor Living
Hillside Landscape and Outdoor Living
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary back full sun garden for summer in Seattle with a water feature and decorative stones.
Redmond Foss
Redmond Foss
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionAlderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction
www.alderwoodlandscaping.com
This is an example of a rustic back garden in Seattle with a water feature and decorative stones.
Beautiful Outdoor Living
Beautiful Outdoor Living
Accent LandscapesAccent Landscapes
Our furry clients always end up being our favorite clients!
Photo of a large classic back driveway partial sun garden for autumn in Denver with a water feature and mulch.

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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