Arriving at the other side of the bridge reveals another hidden gem, an approximately 17,000 sq. ft. pond. Although man made, it is thoughtfully designed and well integrated into the site as if it were part of the original landscape. Since its installation, it has become an inviting home to various species of wildlife - herons, frogs, other small birds and critters - a delight for the home owners. Compositions of rocks and stones in the forms of water falls and babbling brooks are strategically placed and weaved in to preserve the natural setting of the property, along with careful selections and placements of native and water plants as part of the design, while the white oak boardwalk meanders along the periphery. Sloan Architects P.C.

Debra Prinzing

Rock garden plants on the pond edge of this water garden koi pond in Connecticut. Matthew Giampietro designed and installed this Connecticut backyard landscape.

This waterfall photo is a section of a rock lined creek-stream water feature, that we built, which is over 200' long. It is located underneath a grove of oaks that provides plenty of shade and partial sun for the ferns and other shade loving plants. The landscape was designed by the homeowners and is meticulously maintained.

(c) Stephen Dunn Photography
Photo of a tropical landscaping in Miami.

This pond is just part of a large backyard project envisioned by the homeowner. He wanted to dedicate the backyard, 3+ acres, to the memory of his deceased wife after her battle with cancer. The 25'x30' pond with a soothing 75' meandering stream was installed in the spring of 2013. The dedication 'Park' will host walking paths, sitting areas as well as native plants for visitors old and young. Photos by; Dan Put

This is an example of a large traditional backyard pond in Orange County.

Custom steel work: retaining walls, planters featuring foxtail ferns (Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers') and perforated privacy screens. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/

Photo of a traditional landscaping in DC Metro.

We cannot take credit for the expansive 40-year old oak that shades the driveway and wraps the home in privacy. The owners credit the squirrels! Established tree canopy like this is literally priceless - it adds value to the Retreat, and also neighboring homes.

We built them a medium size pond with a 6' stream and waterfall.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard gravel water fountain landscape in Detroit for summer.

Inspiration for a timeless pool remodel in New Orleans

Denis Kading digital pond art
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Los Angeles.

Design ideas for a craftsman front yard concrete paver landscaping in Portland.

Hosta and other plants in the shade border. Design and photo copyright Pierce hill design,ltd. All rights reserved.
Inspiration for a traditional shade backyard formal garden in New York for summer.

Photo of a coastal landscaping in New York.

This is an example of a contemporary landscaping in San Diego.