--- title: "Natural Pools & Gardens, Inc. — Swimming Pool Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/natural-pools-and-gardens-inc-pfvwus-pf~1921687538 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1921687538.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Natural Pools & Gardens, Inc." category: ["Swimming Pool Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6c03ee3b030fd4b2_5793-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "Tucson, Arizona 85716, United States" phone: "(520) 323-2627" website: http://naturalpoolsandgardens.com rating: 0 review_count: 0 followers: 26 last_updated: 2026-10-02 --- # Natural Pools & Gardens, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Natural Pools & Gardens, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/natural-pools-and-gardens-inc-pfvwus-pf~1921687538) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Swimming Pool Builders - **Location:** Tucson, AZ - **Serves:** Tucson, Casas Adobes, Marana, Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, Drexel Heights, Rio Rico, Green Valley, Nogales, Flowing Wells, Tanque Verde, Vail, Tucson Estates, South Tucson, Tubac, Littletown, Mount Lemmon, Saddlebrooke - **Houzz rating:** 0.0 out of 5 (0 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 500 Ideabook Saves - Locally owned - Weekend consultations - Offers Custom Work Natural Pools & Gardens in Tucson, AZ We design, build, and renovate Tucson’s finest functional and fun outdoor living spaces with a water element focal point. We Design, Construct, Renovate and Repair Functional Outdoor Living Spaces usually featuring a Water Element like a Pool, Spa, Spool, Fountain, Pond or Watergarden. We offer customized design and build: Swimming Pools and Spas Ponds, Fountains, and Watergardens Construction, Renovation, & Repairs on any Water Vessel Water Features – from Natural Boulder to One-of-a-Kind Other unique Specialty Services in Landscaping Custom ponds and water gardens are amazing additions to Arizona desert home landscapes that add stunning oases, peaceful environments and inviting havens for family, guests and wildlife. Backyard water gardens in Tucson provide stunning visual aspects to homes where crystal clear waters gurgle and aquatic plants thrive. Besides featuring natural rocks and plants, backyard ponds in Tucson can be stocked with game or exotic fish which become mini ‘natural’ habitats that are particularly popular with children. Adding waterfalls or fountains can expand the experience by providing the soft, tranquil sound of cascading water to your Arizona home. Custom water gardens not only provide years of enjoyment for family and guests, but they also increase the value of your home. Man-made water features are becoming extremely popular and properties containing custom ponds in Tucson are often selected over those that do not have them. Homes possessing beautiful water oases are especially sought after in desert locations such as are available in Tucson. Natural Pools and Gardens can install ponds and backyard water gardens in Tucson properties of any size to meet customer needs and that are either sterile or contain plants and fish. Stone walls, bridges, gates, pathways, streams, fountains and waterfalls can be added according to client taste and which best enhance the natural surroundings of the property. Add fish and plants to backyard ponds and you have an instant wildlife area that is both gorgeous and entertaining. Increase the enjoyment and value of your property today by having Natural Pools and Gardens add custom water gardens in Tucson to your home. ### Services Provided - Swimming Pool Construction - Swimming Pool Design - Pool Lighting Installation - Pool Remodeling - Natural Swimming Pools - Pond Construction - Bio-filtration systems - Pond & Fountain Renovation - Pond Liner repair & replacement - Structural Failure ### Areas Served - Tucson - Casas Adobes - Marana - Catalina Foothills - Oro Valley - Drexel Heights - Rio Rico - Green Valley - Nogales - Flowing Wells - Tanque Verde - Vail - Tucson Estates - South Tucson - Tubac - Littletown - Mount Lemmon - Saddlebrooke ### Typical Job Cost $6,000 - 600,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Natural Pools & Gardens, Inc. | | Address | Tucson, Arizona 85716, United States | | Phone | (520) 323-2627 | | Website | http://naturalpoolsandgardens.com | | License Number | ROC 104100 104127 | | Followers on Houzz | 26 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/NaturalPoolsAndGardens - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/natpoolgar - Blog — https://www.yelp.com/biz/carl-ragels-natural-pools-and-gardens-tucson ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Natural Pools & Gardens, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/natural-pools-and-gardens-inc-pfvwus-pf~1921687538) - **Website:** http://naturalpoolsandgardens.com - **Phone:** (520) 323-2627 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - National Spa and Pool Institute’s International Awards of Excellence Competition - Gold Medal & Best Category “Pool Renovations” - Bronze Medal “Natural Pool – 600 Square Feet or Less” - Silver Medal “Natural Style Pools – 600 Square Feet or Less” - Silver Medal “Swimming Pool Renovations” ## Selected projects - [Contemporary Pool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-pool-pj-vj~468687) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 1 - [Pool Gallery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pool-gallery-pj-vj~1211958) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 4 - [Ventana Area – Pool Renovation – Add Spa – Soften Yard!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ventana-area-pool-renovation-add-spa-soften-yard-pj-vj~5925589) - Location: Ventana, AZ - Photos: 5 - Description: A 1970’s-era angular pool at a 5′ elevation drop from the main patio was hidden by a hedgerow atop a retaining wall. A spa with 5 custom height seats and a lay-down bench was added 18″ lower in a widened area of the wall. A massive waterfall with a stream and step stones connects them. Cool deck was replaced by flagstone, making far more patio space. The Backstory Improve view of Pool Integrate yards Add very customized spa Naturalize the look of the enlarged yards Entertainment Friendly This pr… - [Skyline Bel Air – Pool Renovation and Spa Addition!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skyline-bel-air-pool-renovation-and-spa-addition-pj-vj~5925299) - Location: Catalina Foothills, AZ - Photos: 2 - Description: A rectilinear pool from the 1970’s was transformed into a more usable center of this outdoor living space converting a second set of steps into a spa with customized seating. The stained cooldeck was removed and replaced with a coping of round-edged lump block caps for both safety and harmony with the adobe and rose brick that trimmed the remainder of the yard and existing patio spaces. The Backstory Add Spa within pool’s footprint Floor deepened Slump Block Coping Drainage issues resolved This… - [Catalina Foothills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/catalina-foothills-pj-vj~5925290) - Location: Catalina Foothills, AZ - Photos: 5 - Description: A 1960’s era angular pool was transformed into a natural-style pool with the addition of a raised spa. Catalina stone boulders from the site construction were utilized in the remodel. All Cooldeck was removed and new patio seating areas of colored, exposed aggregate concrete were created. The Backstory Add Spa, Waterfall and Stream Naturalize pool area Reconfigure decking and yard into ‘rooms’ Intense boulder work The client, an avid collector of sculpture, was referred to me by a well-known lan… - [Backyard Swimming Pool Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-swimming-pool-renovation-pj-vj~5925572) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 3 - Description: The emphasis is on “Natural” New Pools and Spas What sets a Carl Ragel project apart from any other is its sense of belonging – of being a natural part of its surroundings. We are proud that our pools and spas have become the showpieces of so many of our clients’ homes. What we can do for you: Customized Concepts, Designs, and ConstructionNatural boulder pools in Tucson Traditional Contemporary Natural Eclectic Natural Rock Water Features Waterfalls Streams Lagoons and Grotto’s Natural, Artifici… - [P/T Spool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/p-t-spool-pj-vj~468679) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 1 - [Custom Ponds and Water Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-ponds-and-water-gardens-pj-vj~5925305) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 1 - Description: Custom ponds and water gardens are amazing additions to Arizona desert home landscapes that add stunning oases, peaceful environments and inviting havens for family, guests and wildlife. Backyard water gardens provide stunning visual aspects to homes where crystal clear waters gurgle and aquatic plants thrive. Besides featuring natural rocks and plants, backyard ponds can be stocked with game or exotic fish which become mini ‘natural’ habitats that are particularly popular with children. Adding… - [Custom Pools and Spas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-pools-and-spas-pj-vj~5925556) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 3 - Description: There is nothing more relaxing and enjoyable than to slip into a refreshing pool or spa when taxed by the Arizona desert heat. Family and friends can swim in or sunbathe around custom pools while life force regeneration can be obtained in peaceful custom spas. When these structures are custom designed to fit the natural surrounding landscape and layout of the home, they significantly increase the property’s value as well as its aesthetic beauty. In order to achieve the perfect swimming spot that… - [Pools & Patio Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pools-and-patio-landscaping-pj-vj~5925314) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 1 - Description: Pools are exceptionally nice to plunge into on hot Arizona days. However, the watery experience is greatly enhanced by beautiful pool landscaping that utilizes rocks, stones, walls, pathways, plants, lighting and a host of other native and appealing objects and features that create a magical getaway right outside your home. Family members and guests alike will appreciate spending time in your oasis surrounded by inspiring and relaxing pool landscaping techniques offered by Natural Pools and Gard… - [Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/water-features-pj-vj~5925307) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 5 - Description: Creating your own personal desert oasis Water Gardens and Ponds Recently water gardens have surges in popularity and with good reason – A water garden adds a complete biological ecosystem to a yard. Water, plans, rocks and Natural swimming pool in Tucson, Arizonaeven fish can transform it into a desert oasis that is beautiful, fascinating and wonderfully relaxing. What we can do for you: Fish and plant or sterile water garden construction “We Design-You Build” options Professional consultation f… - [Garden Hydroponics](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-hydroponics-pj-vj~5925579) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 1 - Description: The Veg-O-Retum™ An exclusive, critter-resistant, modular gardening environment developed and trademarked by Carl Ragel.Garden hydroponics in Tucson Your vegetables and plants will thrive in a safe environment undisturbed by birds and other critters. If you’re a bird owner, the Veg-O-Retum also makes a perfect aviary and offers a safe haven for your feathered friends. Hydroponics Grow plants in water rather than soil. Nutrients dissolved in the water nourish the vegetation. Hydroponic gardens ca… - [Backyard Pond Plants & Fish](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/backyard-pond-plants-and-fish-pj-vj~5925581) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 1 - Description: Fish offer them by special order by the box. A box of fish could be 4, at 12″ or 60 at 3″. Natural Pools & Gardens offers a variety of healthy happy fish. We have mosquito fish in stock. Goldfish and koi are available by special order by the box, which isNatural plants fish pond in Tucson either four big fish or forty small ones (or anything in between). Plants Natural Pools & Gardens offers a selection of cut fresh plants from our water garden. Subject to availability. [See all 13 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/natural-pools-and-gardens-inc-pfvwus-pf~1921687538) ## Ideabooks - [cragel's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51483506/list/cragel-s-ideas) — 4 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cragel) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-10-02.*