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Traditional Raised Pond Ideas and Designs

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Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Pip's Place - a large country garden in Buckinghamshire
Joanne Alderson DesignJoanne Alderson Design
A beautiful courtyard leading from this Georgian style house with huge copper planters & a stone surround pool. All British stone
Inspiration for an expansive classic courtyard full sun raised pond for summer in Oxfordshire with natural stone paving.
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.
Residential Watergardens
Residential Watergardens
Water Feature Pros.Water Feature Pros.
High end water feature illustrating exquisite water flow with large water falls and smaller cascading waterfall in short and long streams. Designed and constructed by Pond and Fountain World in Louisville, KY
Cunningham Pond Residence
Cunningham Pond Residence
Larkspur DesignLarkspur Design
Seana Cullinan
Medium sized traditional front partial sun raised pond for summer in Manchester with natural stone paving and a retaining wall.
Bergen: Timeless and balanced green garden
Bergen: Timeless and balanced green garden
Boekel TuinenBoekel Tuinen
A small raised pond reflects the doors and windows of the house, marking a sight line from inside to outside and connecting house and garden. Sjoerd Booij Photography
English: Braewood Place #1
English: Braewood Place #1
Harold Leidner Landscape ArchitectsHarold Leidner Landscape Architects
Beautiful English Tudor home and gardens located in Dallas, Texas featuring lush gardens, swimming pool, koi pond, fire pit, motor court and private gardens.
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
Kentfield estate kitchen garden
Kentfield estate kitchen garden
Avant GardenAvant Garden
Kitchen garden with redwood raised beds. Photo by Galen Fultz
Design ideas for a large traditional back raised pond in San Francisco with a vegetable patch.
Mixed projects
Mixed projects
Architectural Plants LtdArchitectural Plants Ltd
This photograph was taken while the job was still in the planting up stage. You can see box balls waiting to go in. The effect will be quite formal and easy to maintain.
Planting design. English country garden, Ilkley, West Yorkshire.
Planting design. English country garden, Ilkley, West Yorkshire.
Melissa Morton Garden DesignMelissa Morton Garden Design
Planting design, sourcing, planting and maintenance by Melissa Morton Garden Design. Ian Lamond Photgraphy
Design ideas for a classic raised pond in Other.
Bolton
Bolton
The Landscape Company Inc..The Landscape Company Inc..
Outdoor Living Room with 'Water Wall' Feature
Photo of a traditional raised pond in Toronto.
Custom Raised Garden Planters
Custom Raised Garden Planters
Earth Design, Inc.Earth Design, Inc.
This small space between the residence and garage was an underutilized grassy area. The owners wanted fresh, organically grown vegetables and this was their sunniest spot. The interior of the raised beds are lined with pond liner to minimize the wood to soil contact, as pressure treated wood was used for longevity.
Urban Denver with Rustic Montana
Urban Denver with Rustic Montana
Environmental Designs, Inc.Environmental Designs, Inc.
Sitting areas were positioned to enjoy both the waterfall and fire pit.
Inspiration for a large classic back xeriscape full sun raised pond for summer in Denver with a pond and brick paving.
Harris Ranch III
Harris Ranch III
Chuck B Edwards Landscape Architecture & 3DChuck B Edwards Landscape Architecture & 3D
Raised garden beds
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional side raised pond in Boise with a vegetable patch and gravel.
Two-tiered koi pond and paver patio
Two-tiered koi pond and paver patio
Clearwater Landscape & NurseryClearwater Landscape & Nursery
A large raised stone patio overlooks the 2-tiered koi pond where water spills over the edge from the upper basin into the lower pond. Photography By: Rachel Baumgarten
Japanese influenced Garden Esher
Japanese influenced Garden Esher
Landscaping SolutionsLandscaping Solutions
Marcus Harpur Photographer
Photo of a medium sized classic back formal partial sun raised pond for summer in London with natural stone paving.
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 modest backyard has been maximized for entertaining with outdoor dining and seating areas. Native plants, herbs, and edibles share the back garden beds, and a raised pond brings the garden to life.
Back Yard Wonderland
Back Yard Wonderland
Smalls LandscapingSmalls Landscaping
Smaller streams alongside the waterfall were incorporated to flow as offshoots to the main falls. Landscaping plantings were strategically placed to cover pumps used in the running of the waterfalls.
Neilish Water Garden - Branford
Neilish Water Garden - Branford
TJB-INC Landscape & Drainage ContractorTJB-INC Landscape & Drainage Contractor
Ted J Greiner
This is an example of a large traditional back raised pond in Bridgeport with a water feature and mulch.
Two-tiered koi pond with plantings and natural stone
Two-tiered koi pond with plantings and natural stone
Clearwater Landscape & NurseryClearwater Landscape & Nursery
A large raised stone patio overlooks the 2-tiered koi pond where water spills over the edge from the upper basin into the lower pond. Photography By: Rachel Baumgarten

Traditional Raised Pond 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.
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