Photography by Jane Luce
Photo of a small asian backyard stone landscaping in DC Metro.

Urn and fountain Features for your Austin, Central Texas, Houston, Southeast Texas Landscape We offer Urn and Fountain Water Feature Design and Installation in the Austin and Central Texas area including Bastrop, Elgin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Manor, Buda, Lakeway and San Marcos. We also serve the Houston and Southeast Texas area including Rosenberg, Richmond, Katy, Stafford, Missouri City, and Manvel. Urn and fountain Water Features are perfect for smaller areas or places where you're just not looking for a natural looking waterfall. A disappearing water feature can be created using almost any vessel you can imagine. These features are perfect for small courtyards, front yards, or commercial properties where liability is a concern. They are a great way to 'get your feet wet' with water features without the commitment of a pond. We have created fountainscapes using urns, ceramic vases, natural stone columns, even a concrete cowboy boot! The water fills up the vessel and then spills over, disppearing into a bed of decorative gravel. the water is then recirculated through the feature again and again. For more information on urn and fountainscapes, please visit As an added bonus for those of you looking to go in a more 'green' direction, most pondless water features can be used in conjunction with the RainXChange rainwater caturing system. In fact, you can get up to 12 LEED points by incorporating our system into your design. The RainXChange system captures rainwater and stores it underground in a hidden reservior while recirculating it through an urn or fountain feature or even a pondless waterfall. For more information on the RainXChange system, please visit Contact us to get started on your urn or fountain water feature 512-782-8315 or 281-668-4077

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Photo of a large rustic partial sun backyard water fountain landscape in Seattle for summer.

Inspiration for a modern drought-tolerant backyard mulch garden path in Seattle.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard gravel pond in New York.

Large trex deck off of the kitchen and dining room has a large covered BBQ area and raised counter top seating. Built in cabinets with two mini fridges. Large dining area and sitting areas.

Photographer: Jasmine Hungerford
Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean drought-tolerant and full sun backyard brick garden path in Phoenix for summer.

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This is an example of a mid-sized southwestern full sun front yard stone driveway in Austin for summer.

Pool and backyard landscaping are the only previous features that remained from the original home, minus a few walls on the interior and newly installed waterless grass for the ground cover. Exterior patio with Porcelain Wood Grain tiles. Designed with a standing seam metal roof, with internal drainage system for hidden gutters design. Rain chain and rain barrels for rain harvesting. Retrofitted with Hardy Frames prefabricated shear walls for up to date earthquake safety. Opening both walls to the backyard, there are now two 14' folding doors allowing the inside and outside to merge. http://www.hardyframe.com/HF/index.html Amy J Smith Photography

Another fun Crestview project! This young couple wanted a back yard that reflected their bohemian-eclectic style and could add additional privacy from the ever climbing construction around them. A place for “hanging out and drinking coffee or beer in the backyard.” But what was most exciting, was the air stream they had just purchased and were in the process of restoring. With the end goal of using it as a guest home for family and friends, we were challenged with creating a space that was cohesive and connected this new living space with the rest of the yard. In the front we had another quark to fix. The sidewalk from their front door to the street suddenly stopped 5 feet from the curb, making a less than inviting entry for guests. So, creating a new usable entryway with additional curb appeal was a top priority. We managed the entertainment space by using modern poured concrete pad’s as a focal. A poured concrete wall serves as a bench as well as creates a visual anchor for the patio area. To soften the hard materials, small plantings of succulents and ground cover were planted in the spaces between the pads. For a backdrop, a custom Cedar Plank wall and trellis combined to soften the vertical space and add plenty of privacy. The trellis is anchored by a Coral Vine to add interest. Cafe style lighting was strung across the area create a sense of intimacy. We also completed the fence transition, and eliminated the grass areas that were not being utilized to reduce the amount of water waste in the landscape, and replaced these areas with beneficial plantings for the wildlife. Overall, this landscape was completed with a cohesive Austin-friendly design in mind for these busy young professionals! Caleb Kerr - http://www.calebkerr.com

Photography by Jane Leigh Luce
Inspiration for an asian backyard stone garden path in DC Metro.

This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean full sun and drought-tolerant front yard stone garden path in Los Angeles for summer.

Small Guest Suite Photo:Brian Sager
Mid-sized beach style guest medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in Other with white walls and no fireplace

Wood deck tiles, artificial grass, stream stones and concrete pavers provide a low maintenance backyard.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard concrete paver garden path in Los Angeles for spring.

Here is a view of the wetland filtration system. It has an upper area filled with aquatic plants that are actually the filtration system. Then it splits into two streams that come together before entering the pond. (If you are wondering why someone would have a fake alligator in their pond? They deter large birds from eating their gold fish and koi. We have installed them on several ponds and they work great! The fake heron you see to the left are also great deterrents.

Take a virtual tour through Jeff Duggins & Rachel A Duggins (Owners H2O Designs & Outdoor Living "By Design") backyard near Lexington, KY. There are 2 large ponds, multiple streams, waterfalls, and fountains, not to mention the fire pit and pool. It's truly a Backyard Oasis! photo credit Jeff Duggins

This is an example of an asian landscaping in Vancouver.

Front yard in a large countryside yard. A fake stream divides a rocky planting bed.
Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Calgary.

Front yard in a large countryside yard. A fake stream divides a rocky planting bed.
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Calgary.