10' pondless waterfall with moss rock boulders and cobble.
Inspiration for a large traditional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Sacramento.

Richard P. Rauso, ASLA
Design ideas for a small contemporary full sun front yard water fountain landscape.

Inspiration for a large transitional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Sacramento.

Gorgeous master bath with dramatic retro "wave" tile. Peak Photography
Example of a 1950s bathroom design in Los Angeles

Pool - large modern backyard tile and rectangular lap pool idea in Miami

Design ideas for a mediterranean landscaping in San Luis Obispo.

This lovely landscape sports a poured in place concrete slab patio with drought tolerant sedum plants between the slabs. This sedum mix is sold in sheets then cut to fit but it’s actually grown for green-roof application. It works perfectly in this hot environment too as it is extremely drought tolerant and can go a month without water. Because the water runoff is absorbed between the slabs the patio drainage works perfectly and there are no need for drains.The swimming pool is of the fiberglass variety. Though the initial investment is greater than that of vinyl pools the ROI is greater over a 10 year period. Fiberglass pools retains more heat as the pool shell is all one piece and they don’t ever require a new liner.. This fiberglass pool has cool built-in benching and steps. And there is even a swim jet built into one side great for those cardio blasting swims. The pool interior colour is grey though it shows a soft blue/grey when water is added due to the reflection of the sky and other surroundings. The pool coping is natural stone with rock face edge. The steel arbour was custom made. Metal (steel) was chosen for it’s slim strength as wood placed here would have been too chunky. The best rooms (indoors or our) have a subtle layering of textural elements. To me this landscape needed a structure here to define the “rooms” It will look even better in a few years when the vines reach the top and the Miscanthus on either side reaches its 7′ height!The 12′ x 16′ pavilion is also made of steel and houses an alfresco dining table and sofa set. The pavilions built in cupola makes the warm breezes comfortably pass through with no need for a fan. It’s also sunken 2′ from the pool/patio height and nestled nicely in the corner. I must also mention the large slim planters with “Red Shades” Canna lily within. They are the perfect boldness/balance!Step through the arbor and a linear pond with “floating” natural stone step is revealed! Two smooth flow scuppers are responsible for the quiet waterfalls either side. A wood deck overhangs the pond adding softness to the setting. A modern retaining wall with natural stone cap runs the full width of the pond and pool adding interest and dimension. In the covered outdoor living area this wall is the perfect seat wall - adding lots of extra party seating! The lesson to be learned here is that good design can be applied to any space. This backyard is only 50′ x 45′ and look what can be achieved! Landscape design and photography by Melanie Rekola

Inspiration for a large traditional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in New York for spring.

Downers Grove Pond With Stream
This is an example of a traditional backyard pond in Chicago.

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian partial sun side yard landscaping in New York with decking.

Inspiration for a large traditional backyard water fountain landscape in Boston.

This classic formal design focuses on the rear wall. The wall is a beautifully proportioned multi-height wall, faced in Leuder limestone. As the stonewalls gracefully stair step down, shorter columns serve as the base to four Frank Lloyd Wright inspired cast stone bowls.

Design ideas for a large transitional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Sacramento.

Example of a rectangular natural pool design in New York

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Mid-sized asian backyard stone patio fountain photo in Boston with no cover

This backyard pondless waterfall or disappearing waterfall installation in Oakland County, Michigan (MI) is a dedication feature to the wife of a fallen firefighter.. Sot see more inspirational waterfalls click on http://www.putsponds.com/pondless-waterfall-ideas.html

Granite stream with driftwood waterfall.
This is an example of a mid-sized tropical partial sun backyard gravel water fountain landscape in Kansas City for summer.