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London Garden DesignerThe 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.
Terra DesignLarge traditional side full sun garden in Seattle with a water feature and brick paving.
Aqua Vita SpasThis is an example of a traditional back terrace in Denver with a water feature and a pergola.
Considered DesignHardwood Deck and Pool
Inspiration for a medium sized retro back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Vancouver with a water feature and decking.
Inspiration for a medium sized retro back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Vancouver with a water feature and decking.
Deck Remodelers.comThis multilevel deck with dining, lounge and hot tub areas has a lot of privacy from the neighbors and still a full view of the western sky. Designed and built by Deck Remodelers.com 973.729.2125
Studio H Landscape ArchitecturePhotography by Studio H Landscape Architecture & COCO Gallery. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Photo of a small modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Photo of a small modern back xeriscape partial sun garden in Orange County with a water feature and natural stone paving.
CustomCrete, Inc.Tuscan Trowel Resurfacing
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in St Louis with stamped concrete, a water feature and no cover.
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean back patio in St Louis with stamped concrete, a water feature and no cover.
ServeScapeUrban Agriculture Inc.
Photo of a small traditional back formal full sun garden for winter in Atlanta with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Photo of a small traditional back formal full sun garden for winter in Atlanta with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignOne of our more reputable achievements in recent years was a project in River Oaks that involved replacing a fountain that stood in the corner of the large brick wall. While only one of many elements that we added, this new corner fountain played a significant role in transforming the entire landscape. It introduced a new, more symmetrical geometry to the yard, and it helped provide a more noticeable, complimentary color contrast to that of the brick wall behind it.
The existing corner fountain was a very old three-tiered fountain structure that was common several decades ago. This is the type of fountain you almost always see in old movies. In a way it projects a certain sentimentalism about simpler, more absolutist times. However, its power as a symbol fails to convey feeling beyond simple nostalgia, and because of this its use in landscaping has long since become cliché.
The old corner fountain had many problems on a functional level as well. It had started rusting out several years past and was now constantly malfunctioning. This was primarily because the fountain pump had been installed underwater and had started to rust out. The lighting fixtures had begun to rust out as well, and the leakage that resulted caused them to intermittently fail. There was also a problem of too much space between the fountain walls and the brick wall around the home. Weeds and excessive vegetation had overgrown the back of the fountain, and they were beginning to overshadow a good portion of its structure. The time had come for a significant change. We therefore replaced not only the original corner fountain, but we also developed an entirely new fountain design.
The new structure was shaped like rectangle whose right angles closely mirrored those of the wall behind it. The vertical walls of new fountain itself were made to slope upward on either side in a slight, inverted arc that leveled off at the top and intersected in the corner. To create a decorative color contrast, we covered most of the bricks in the front, as well as the limestone walls in the back, with a travertine coping. This gave the entire structure a soft cream color that proved a perfect complement to the red brick of the wall.
Then, on both vertical walls, we installed three water spouts each and installed new fountain lights to illuminate the water from below as it fell into the basin. To add to the mystique of this experience, we also fitted the new corner fountain with a remote pump and an external filtration system that allowed it to run silently, leaving only the water itself to be heard. This also had the practical benefit of preserving the pump itself from the rust that had destroyed the original one.
Of course, right angles create very sharp focal points that can often clash with other elements of a landscape. In order to alleviate this and create a sense of harmony and blended aesthetic, we planted several new types of vegetation around our corner fountain. We used dwarf monkey grass and Ardesia to create ground cover. Both species do very well in shady areas, and Ardesia also offers the added benefit of erosion control and a nice green color to further compliment the colors of the wall and the fountain. To add an enhanced vertical element to the scene, we planted a Japanese maple beside the corner fountain. This is a wonderful tree to use in landscaping because it provides both ideal proportions and color. It has burgundy leaves that provide a great deal of shade, but it never gets too tall.
Because this property was so large, it was actually landscaped with two separate patio areas in the yard. Since each patio faced either one side of the corner fountain or the other, the illuminated waterspouts dancing against a limestone backdrop became the natural focal point that drew the eye toward itself as the center of attention regardless of one’s position in the yard.
Ticsa AmericaInspiration for a large mediterranean back patio in Orange County with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Signature Pools of TexasWe are a Houston based company with 20 years of swimming pool building experience. With Signature Pools, building your vision of a “dream pool” can become a reality. A custom pool is more than just a place to swim. Your pool can be built to accommodate a visual pallet for backyard entertaining, a play pool for kids of all ages, or a tranquil escape made for relaxing. Allowing Signature Pools of Texas to upgrade, create, or renovate your backyard pool opens the door to many possibilities.
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., IncTorrey Pines Landscape Co.
This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
This is an example of a small mediterranean courtyard patio in San Diego with a water feature, tiled flooring and no cover.
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesA turtle pond brings a wonderful interactive water element into this contemporary outdoor living space.
Holly Lepere
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature.
This is an example of a contemporary garden in Santa Barbara with a water feature.
Gardens by Gabriel, Inc.A water feature that makes a bold, simple statement juxtaposed with bright, drought tolerant Mediterranean plants
Inspiration for a mediterranean back garden in San Luis Obispo with a water feature.
Inspiration for a mediterranean back garden in San Luis Obispo with a water feature.
Herscoe Hajjar Architects, LLCMichael McVay
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Miami with a water feature and concrete paving.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Miami with a water feature and concrete paving.
Dig Your Garden Landscape DesignLagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden.
This project was just completed. More photos will be included in Spring when the plantings fill in.
Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Landscape Designer, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.
Sandals Luxury Pools, Inc.Sandals Luxury Pools, Inc.
Large classic back custom shaped lengths swimming pool in Atlanta with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Large classic back custom shaped lengths swimming pool in Atlanta with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Carved Stone Creations, Inc.A dramatic blend of stonework, pervious pavers, and fountain in the semicircle drive enhances the timeless beauty of this home on Lake Minnetonka.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean courtyard full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Design ideas for a large mediterranean courtyard full sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Johker DesignVieques Island oasis multi tiered dipping pool and patio, with large hot tub.
Medium sized world-inspired courtyard custom shaped natural swimming pool in Baltimore with a water feature and tiled flooring.
Medium sized world-inspired courtyard custom shaped natural swimming pool in Baltimore with a water feature and tiled flooring.
TBO'S GREEN LANDSCAPE SYSTEMSThis zen garden was one of our favourite projects. Dry stacked walls, brick pavers, a custom water feature running under a bridge, cedar lattices & arbors, statuesque evergreens and Asian sculptures. Check out more of our photos, or contact us for a quote.
Photo credit: Bethany Menzel
Design & Installation: TBO's Green Landscape Systems
Orange Garden and Outdoor Space with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs
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