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Garden with a Water Feature and Natural Stone Paving Ideas and Designs

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Rustic Water Feature Greeley
Rustic Water Feature Greeley
Alpine GardensAlpine Gardens
Lake County, Indiana Back Yard Wonderland
Lake County, Indiana 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. We also designed and built our own intake stand for the pump screen to keep them off the pond bottom. This prevented debris from entering the falls and streams.
Vibrant Color
Vibrant Color
Ecoscape Environmental DesignEcoscape Environmental Design
Native perennials and ornamental grasses means less maintenance and lower water consumption. Large rocks and the peaceful sculpture nestled among the plants suggests balance and harmony. The color palette is vibrant and modern, giving it a warm but contemporary look.
Cascading waterfall
Cascading waterfall
Choice Landscapes LLCChoice Landscapes LLC
Choice Landscapes LLC
Timber Frames
Timber Frames
Rocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log HomesRocky Mountain Homes/Rocky Mountain Log Homes
Kibo Group of Missoula provided architectural services, part of the Rocky Mountain Homes family of companies, Shannon Callaghan Interior Design of Missoula provided extensive consultative services during the project. This dovetail log home and rustic accents such as exposed beams, log posts and timber trusses all work in concert to make this home a living piece of art. Hamilton, MT
Osito Garden
Osito Garden
Billy Goodnick Garden DesignBilly Goodnick Garden Design
Detail of base of water feature: Erodium (foreground) and Armeria Photo: Billy Goodnick
Warren Lake Estate
Warren Lake Estate
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape
Contemporary courtyard with pre-cut sandstone slab patio and concrete scupper water feature by Lindgren Landscape
Palo Alto Residence
Palo Alto Residence
Thuilot AssociatesThuilot Associates
The waterfall garden
The waterfall garden
Laughing Waters, IncLaughing Waters, Inc
The idea of this project was to create a special environment that stimulates all senses in the human body, an environment that is vibrant and most importantly interactive for all ages. We began by searching for the right materials to create a specific feeling of time and space. Placement of the water feature was designed by studying how the customer used their home. The waterfalls and streams connect separate outdoor spaces and accommodate for all views outdoors and indoors. A sense of mystery is designed into every detail in this water feature. The layout of the ponds play accordingly with the sun for excellent reflections, and each rock formation has time designed into it. The environment is inviting, and interactive. Each person that walks out to explore the environment has his or her curiosity rewarded by discovering plant life, trickling streams, and several waterfalls only to be discovered by the inquisitive explorer. Photos by: Linda Oyama Bryan
The Front Door / Dwayne Carruth
The Front Door / Dwayne Carruth
The Front Door / Dwayne CarruthThe Front Door / Dwayne Carruth
courtyard with tiled pool and tropical landscaping
Full Pool and Spa with Tree Lighting
Full Pool and Spa with Tree Lighting
James Martin AssociatesJames Martin Associates
Request Free QuoteWayfinding can be a pleasurable event with proper night lighting. Destinations such as dining areas and spas can delight as a discovery. Our client wanted their spaces to be suggested in the evening, with pathways of soft lighting hinting the way. Photographs by Linda Oyama Bryan
Exteriors
Exteriors
Unique Homes IowaUnique Homes Iowa
Tahoe Mountain Living
Tahoe Mountain Living
Christine Karnofsky Garden Design & ConsultingChristine Karnofsky Garden Design & Consulting
Exteriors
Exteriors
Jeff Rogers Custom HomesJeff Rogers Custom Homes
Vision Scapes Portfolio
Vision Scapes Portfolio
Vision Scapes & AssociatesVision Scapes & Associates
Victor J Ruesga
Japanese garden: stream with traditional red bridge
Japanese garden: stream with traditional red bridge
Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.Andrew Zema's Landscaping, Inc.
O'Brien, K. - Balinese Inspired Garden
O'Brien, K. - Balinese Inspired Garden
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Spacecrafting
Formal Garden Barnes London
Formal Garden Barnes London
Landscaping SolutionsLandscaping Solutions
Waterfalls
Waterfalls
Desert Environments LandscapeDesert Environments Landscape
Upstate Manor
Upstate Manor
Meyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and InteriorsMeyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and Interiors
Christian Phillips

Garden with a Water Feature and Natural Stone Paving 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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