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Small Raised Pond Ideas and Designs

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Small town garden no lawn
Small town garden no lawn
Amanda ShipmanAmanda Shipman
Amanda Shipman
Inspiration for a small contemporary back partial sun raised pond for summer in Hertfordshire with brick paving.
Garden Gazebo Winchmore Hill
Garden Gazebo Winchmore Hill
Sublime GardensSublime Gardens
Inspiration for a small traditional back formal partial sun raised pond for summer in London with natural stone paving.
Shell Beach Woodland Stream
Shell Beach Woodland Stream
Erik Jones LandscapingErik Jones Landscaping
Closeup of the boulders and planting near the end of the stream. Notice how all the plants are nestled among the rocks as though they were there naturally: the Autumn Ferns, The Cinnamon Ferns, the Taro, the Japanese Maples, the Heuchera, the Pine, and more! Erik Jones
Layers, Tiers and Mix of Materials
Layers, Tiers and Mix of Materials
Ravenscourt Landscaping and Design LLCRavenscourt Landscaping and Design LLC
Wind in the grass, water in the stone bed, rusted steel, cedar deck and cement raised bed. This garden has it going on!
This is an example of a small contemporary back xeriscape full sun raised pond in Houston.
Earls Court Oasis
Earls Court Oasis
Harry Holding StudioHarry Holding Studio
An inner city oasis with enchanting planting using a tapestry of textures, shades of green and architectural forms to evoke the tropics of Australia. Ferns, asters and a pittosporum grow close to a corten steel water feature.
Sunken Lakeside Fire Pit
Sunken Lakeside Fire Pit
ELM Garden DesignELM Garden Design
Raised fieldstone fire pit with bluestone caps Photo: Eustacia Marsales
This is an example of a small farmhouse back full sun raised pond in New York with a fire feature and gravel.
Contemporary Garden Design, Berkshire, UK
Contemporary Garden Design, Berkshire, UK
Linsey Evans Garden DesignLinsey Evans Garden Design
Contemporary garden design in Bracknell, Berkshire, UK by Linsey Evans Garden Design. Four separate garden rooms, feature wall with blue slate stack stone cladding, sunken seating area with pergola, stream bed water feature with stepping stones, raised beds with retaining walls, display areas for modern sculptures.
Melville courtyards
Melville courtyards
Cultivart Landscape DesignCultivart Landscape Design
ron tan
This is an example of a small world-inspired courtyard full sun raised pond in Perth with decking and a water feature.
The Daisy Garden
The Daisy Garden
Fuchsia Green LtdFuchsia Green Ltd
Lisa Feurtado
Inspiration for a small rustic back partial sun raised pond in Kent with natural stone paving.
Mid-Century Modern Pond, Waterfall, and Patio
Mid-Century Modern Pond, Waterfall, and Patio
UserUser
This is a mid-century modern waterfall/pond with a "floating" step leading from the concrete walkway to the elevated concrete patio behind the waterfall. Designed and built by Botanica Atlanta.
Kalorama Contemporary
Kalorama Contemporary
Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)Horn & Co. (Previously JHLA)
Our clients on this project were inspired by their travels to Asia and wanted to mimic this aesthetic at their DC property. We designed a water feature that effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint.
Stockwell
Stockwell
Emma O'Connell Garden DesignEmma O'Connell Garden Design
Subtle lighting brings the space to life in the evening, highlighting feature planting, the path and the water feature. This enables the garden to be used day and night, year-round.
West London Courtyard
West London Courtyard
Karen Rogers at KR Garden DesignKaren Rogers at KR Garden Design
Walpole Garden, Chiswick Photography by Caroline Mardon - www.carolinemardon.com
Inspiration for a small classic courtyard partial sun raised pond for spring in London with an outdoor sport court and brick paving.
Wildlife Friendly Front Garden
Wildlife Friendly Front Garden
Fenton Roberts Garden DesignFenton Roberts Garden Design
Jo Fenton
This is an example of a small contemporary front driveway full sun raised pond for summer in London with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Howard Roberts
Howard Roberts
LiquidscapesLiquidscapes
Formerly a grass terrace, we transformed it into a functional brick terrace with a reflecting pool to add interest and a focal point when entertaining or dinning. Howard Roberts
South Pasadena Eclectic
South Pasadena Eclectic
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Blending a modern sensibility with traditional architecture, this garden features a front yard meadow with native grasses (Carex praecracilis) and wildflowers. Poured-in-place concrete pavers in a meandering pattern slow the approach from the sidewalk to the entry. The modestly-sized backyard has been maximized for entertaining with outdoor dining and lounging areas and subtle landscape lighting. Native plants, herbs, and edibles share the back garden beds, and a raised pond brings the garden to life. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.
Water & Hardscape Features
Water & Hardscape Features
Signature Pools & PatiosSignature Pools & Patios
This is an example of a small rustic back formal partial sun raised pond for summer in Other with a pond and natural stone paving.
Contemporary New Build Garden
Contemporary New Build Garden
Apt StudiosApt Studios
Design ideas for a small contemporary back partial sun raised pond for autumn in Other with natural stone paving and a wood fence.
South Pasadena Eclectic
South Pasadena Eclectic
June Scott DesignJune Scott Design
Blending a modern sensibility with traditional architecture, this garden features a front yard meadow with native grasses (Carex praecracilis) and wildflowers. Poured-in-place concrete pavers in a meandering pattern slow the approach from the sidewalk to the entry. The modestly-sized backyard has been maximized for entertaining with outdoor dining and lounging areas and subtle landscape lighting. Native plants, herbs, and edibles share the back garden beds, and a raised pond brings the garden to life. Photo by Martin Cox Photography.
The Palm House Richmond
The Palm House Richmond
Phillip Johnson LandscapesPhillip Johnson Landscapes
Entertaining courtyard, a private space to relax with a sunny aspect. With water tank, kitchen area, patio deck and undercover
Photo of a small courtyard xeriscape partial sun raised pond for summer in Melbourne with a raised bed and gravel.

Small Raised 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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