Natural stone steps and heavy boulders give the landscaping a rustic look. The entry bridge floats over a dry creek bed of river rocks.
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A quaint bridge stretches over one of the natural draining dry creek beds. This was a creative way to connect the meandering pathways and still maintain adequate drainage throughout this La Jolla site.

The dry gravel Zen garden with bridge over the creek bed and rain garden Installation by Jim Barnes Photo by Larry Stillman
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Construction by Deep Creek Builders, Photography by Sara Rounsavall
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The home is situated on a hillside property that slopes about 25 from the back to the front, so we had a lot of grade to play with, in the design of the project. The majority of the slope of the backyard was handled by cutting into the slope and creating the 8-13 boulder cliffs across the back of the pool. Incorporated into these cliffs are such features as a grotto cave, with a waterfall over its entrance; an eight-foot tall slide, curving through its own cave; a seven-foot high diving precipice; and numerous waterfalls cascading down the face of the cliffs. Meandering pathways of Oklahoma flagstone lead the way, up the hillside, to a secluded 10 personspa, nestled in tropical vegetation, half way up the cliffs, and continue on to the top of the slope, to access the slide and diving platform. From the covered patios across the back of the home, one has an up close view of the pool overflowing large boulders into a lower trough, set at patio level. This trough then appears to feed the natural creek, running into the Koi pond, although this is only an illusion. Boulder slabs act as a bridge across this body of water, and mask the separation between the pool water and the Koi pond. This bridge leads the way, up to the pool elevation, 18 above the patio. A palm island sits in the middle of the pool as a play area or place to lounge in the sun. Additional boulder steps lead up to the pavilion area, raised four feet above the pool. One fun feature of the pavilion is discovered at the push of a button. We plumbed a ring of water at the peak of the corrugated steel roof, so that when the pump is turned on, water runs down the roof and falls over the edge, as though its raining. The rain water is captured in a dry creek bed that encircles the pavilion, and flows into the pool. Also from the raised platform of the pavilion, a handy rope swing allows an exciting entrance to the pool below. With areas for swimming laps, diving, sliding, swinging, water volleyball, relaxing, and so much more, this project came together as the Disneyland paradise that our clients were looking for, and their children have grown up with a vacation get-away right in their own backyard!

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Schrader & Companies I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
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In this pirates themed backyard there is so much to do for kids of all ages! Details include a rope swing from an artificial tree, large slide that takes you underground before you enter the pool, an enormous grotto to stay cool under, a rope bridge over the pool, spa and tanning ledge. For those less adventurous, there are two covered deck area as well as a large covered outdoor living area. Photography: Daniel Driensky

A stone bridge crosses over the dry creek, which is lined with 'Summer Beauty' allium. Westhauser Photography
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Stone bridge over a naturalistic stream and pond that leads to a waterfall into the swimming pool. Connecticut backyard
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Creek bed offers drainage from the house while the bridge and pathway unites overlooks and private plazas traversing the rugged landscape yet integrated with the mountain.

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Bridge crossing over the pool, which turns into a small man-made creek.
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Here is another photo showing the bridge that goes over the pool and man-made creek.
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Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
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View of the bridge over the swale. The bridge connects the area outside of the house to the garden path. Design and photo by Patrick Murphy
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Close-up of hardscape detail: new stone bridge crosses over the dry creek bed with a vertical stone plinth anchoring the space. Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' adds structure and softness to the hardscape. Photo by Jay Sifford.

This stone bridge is grassed over and provides a walkway over the dry creek with tall grass and flowers.
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