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Landscape Water Feature Design & Installation Rochester NY Acorn Ponds
Landscape Water Feature Design & Installation Rochester NY Acorn Ponds
Acorn Ponds & WaterfallsAcorn Ponds & Waterfalls
Landscape Water Feature Design & Installation Rochester NY Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls brought this Rochester (NY) front yard landscape to life with the installation of this stunning custom designed water feature which consists of bubbling urns, waterfalls, led lighting and beautiful aquatic plants. The sound of water running softly through this lovely water feature provides a relaxing sound that inspires relaxation which makes you want to sit down, relax, and enjoy all the simple pleasures life has to offer. Not only are water features lovely, they will make any space look more aesthetically pleasing and are the next best thing to living on a lovely lake or a sparking fish pond. This water feature has bubbling urns which can be installed with multiple sizes in groupings or we can design & install your water feature to have only one gorgeous stand alone urn. We love installing these beautiful urns in pondless waterfalls as well as in streams and fish ponds while adding LED lighting to them. Another cool feature is the addition of FIRE to the top of our fountains which really enhances the whole garden and makes the house stand out from the rest. The owners can sip their morning coffee on the porch and see a myriad of lovely birds and other pretty wildlife stop by for a quick sip of water. It’s a simple pleasure, but it brings a smile to the lives of our Western NY clients in Rochester & Buffalo New York (NY) and we love what we do. Our unique water features are also easy to maintain! Homeowners worry their new custom water feature requires ample work to maintain, but they do not. Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls design experts are happy to discuss seasonal care of water features with our clients to ensure they’re being cared for properly, no matter the season. Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls can help you design and install a beautiful water feature to add that peace and tranquility to your outdoor spaces. For large or small projects, there are always solutions to adding a water feature in your garden weather you are thinking about installing a pondless waterfall, one of a kind fish pond, custom water feature or large recreational pond. Acorn works with you from beginning to end so you can have a worry free addition to your backyard.
Planters and Containers
Planters and Containers
Yard Art, IncYard Art, Inc
The Twista containers are a twisted take on a rectangular planter.
Photo of a medium sized classic back full sun garden for summer in San Francisco with a potted garden and concrete paving.
Dry Creek Beds We Have Done
Dry Creek Beds We Have Done
Jay Sifford Garden DesignJay Sifford Garden Design
The planting scheme softens all the stone work and fits the naturalistic theme of the garden. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Inspiration for a classic garden in Charlotte.
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Water Features
Water Features
AquaLife Ponds Inc.AquaLife Ponds Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional back full sun garden in Orange County with a pond and mulch.
Front Entry Walk-Summer
Front Entry Walk-Summer
ChaletChalet
Photo of a large traditional front formal partial sun garden in Chicago with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Curb Appeal
Curb Appeal
Crescent Hill Home Staging & Design LLCCrescent Hill Home Staging & Design LLC
Inspiration for a small classic side formal full sun garden in Other with a garden path.
Arbors
Arbors
Viking FenceViking Fence
This is an example of a medium sized classic front fully shaded garden for spring in Dallas with concrete paving.
Europa Allan Block
Europa Allan Block
Air Vol Block, IncAir Vol Block, Inc
All Palermo steps
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back xeriscape garden in San Luis Obispo with a retaining wall and natural stone paving.
Backyard Escape
Backyard Escape
Windscapes LandscapingWindscapes Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal full sun garden in Grand Rapids with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Our Work
Our Work
Optimistic LandscapingOptimistic Landscaping
Photo of a medium sized traditional front driveway garden in Houston with mulch.
Thin Stone Veneer
Thin Stone Veneer
Creative Masonry & Landscape of Cape CodCreative Masonry & Landscape of Cape Cod
Medium sized classic front partial sun garden in Boston with a retaining wall and mulch.
Natural stone terraces support walks and patio with meadow garden
Natural stone terraces support walks and patio with meadow garden
Hanselman Landscape and GardensHanselman Landscape and Gardens
Large classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with brick paving.
Japanese Garden: second pond during the summer.
Japanese Garden: second pond during the summer.
Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.
This is an example of a large traditional back garden in San Diego with a water feature.
Remsenberg Koi Pond
Remsenberg Koi Pond
AH Ponds, Inc.AH Ponds, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back formal partial sun garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Lakeside Patio with Fire Feature
Lakeside Patio with Fire Feature
Oak Valley Landscape & Hardscape, LLCOak Valley Landscape & Hardscape, LLC
Photo of a large traditional garden in Richmond.
Gramercy
Gramercy
Centanni Construction Co., Inc.Centanni Construction Co., Inc.
Classic garden in New Orleans.
Container Plantings + Trellises
Container Plantings + Trellises
Weatherill & AssociatesWeatherill & Associates
Inspiration for a large traditional back full sun garden in San Francisco with concrete paving.
Low Water and Edible Landscape
Low Water and Edible Landscape
Revolution LandscapeRevolution Landscape
Flagstone pathway flanked by california poppies, other low water plantings, and a lime tree on the right side of the path.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Classic home for a modern family
Classic home for a modern family
Wadia AssociatesWadia Associates
Design ideas for a classic formal garden in New York with a water feature.

Traditional Garden Ideas and Designs

A beautifully designed traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional front garden design.

How should I design my traditional 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 traditional 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.
Aluminum Fencing
Aluminum Fencing
National Fence Systems, Inc.National Fence Systems, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional back garden in New York.
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