Orange Garden with a Water Feature Ideas and Designs

Water feature on cedar wall
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary garden in Cheshire with a water feature.

This is an example of a medium sized modern front partial sun garden for summer in Sydney with a water feature and natural stone paving.

Sophisticated "South of the Border" Transformation where color is king

Siobhan's Outdoor Transformations

I recommended a pergola for this space to compliment the large fountain.
Photo of a mediterranean garden in Tampa with a water feature and brick paving.

Katchina Cliffs Contemporary

McQuay Architects

This is an example of a front partial sun garden in Salt Lake City with a water feature and natural stone paving.

Nashville Curb Appeal

Wills Company

Wiff Harmer
Inspiration for a large traditional courtyard partial sun garden for spring in Nashville with a water feature and brick paving.

Eastside Curb Appeal

GO Designs Inc.

Old world curb appeal, Silver mist flagstone, leuders limestone, arroyo rock & cedar mulch surface level w/steel reinforced concrete sub-surface footers and underground drainage. Native landscape, evergreens & perennials. Waterfeature accent and low voltage landscape lights. Photography by Brain Wancho

Bright Modern Fountain

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.

Dulwich Apartment

Rebecca James Studio

Asian meets Morocco Themed garden. decking. Stephen Perry
Inspiration for a large contemporary back full sun garden in London with a water feature and decking.

Multiple Spaces Modern Small Yard

Studio H Landscape Architecture

Photography 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.

Large Estate Fountains

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.

Highgate Garden

London 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.

Rooftops, Decks and Patios with Artificial Grass

SYNLawn

The rooftop deck on this townhome across the way from the beach features SYNLawn artificial grass. The bright coral colors and our soft, green surface creates a more inviting outdoor space, and the homeowner won't have to worry much about maintenance! © SYNLawn artificial grass - all rights reserved.

Tavormina

ServeScape

Urban Agriculture Inc.
Photo of a small traditional back formal full sun garden for winter in Atlanta with a water feature and natural stone paving.

Red Hawk Residence, Sedona, Arizona.

mussa + associates design & consultants

Mussa + Associates Design & Consultants
This is an example of a large contemporary front formal full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with a water feature and gravel.

California Cool

Change of Seasons - Gary Kernick

Photo of a contemporary front garden in Sacramento with a water feature.

Strathmore

Intrinsic Landscapes

Inspiration for a small contemporary back partial sun garden in Melbourne with a water feature and decking.

My Garden - Spanish Revival

My Garden: Landscape Design by Wayne

Spanish revival back yard with pool, spa, entertainment area with outdoor kitchen Photos by Wayne
Photo of a medium sized mediterranean back full sun garden in Orange County with natural stone paving and a water feature.

Ocean Bluff-Winner Santa Barbara Beautiful 2013

Margie Grace - Grace Design Associates

A 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.

Corner Fountain

Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design

One 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.

Water in the Landscape

Accent 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.

Orange 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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