Disconnected downspouts have been rerouted into these dry stream beds which flow into one another. In the Pacific Northwest where it isn't uncommon to have a rain event of 1+ inches, these Summer month beds turn into Spring and Fall water features. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

Streamside garden. Man-made stream.
This is an example of a rustic landscaping in Denver.

Garden Stream and cascade into the pond with lush landscaping
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Miami.

Backyard stream flowing through fern garden and old wood forest.
Photo of a mid-sized tropical landscaping in Charleston.

Along with natural ponds, of course we build natural streams and creeks This image is a cascade ( a steep riffle ) on a creek that began it's life as an irrigation ditch. Floral: red: indian paint brush purple: large leaf lupine. Both are native to this area albeit at much higher elevation. Our techniques allow us to bring flowers down that would ordinarily grow high in our Cascade Mountain Range. Real streams have riffles, pools, cascades and sometimes a feature called a glide. Real streams are not a rock lined "slot" turned up on an angle. Real streams also have bends, meanders and an ever changing width. We will demonstrate with a few photos.

8,000 gallons per hour pondless waterfall with 14' stream.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern shade backyard mulch water fountain landscape in Kansas City for summer.

This is actually called a glide. The slightly rippled water to the left is the end of a riffle as it enters the next pool. Again, see how a stream designed to be real has bends and twists. On small streams like this we do have the luxury of turning this into a riffle if desired.

Inspiration for a tropical landscaping in Los Angeles.

This garden includes a small stream bordered by boulders and fed by a koi pond. The stream flows through the garden, generating soothing water sounds throughout the site.

This backyard space used to effectively be half this size. In an earlier stage of the properties ownership... a large garden space was fenced in and lay fallow. Now, this large lawn is well used by a Boxer puppy and its owner. An architectural slab paver walkway connects the patio space and the hobby shed. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

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Stone slab bridge crossing a garden stream with geraniums and layered plantings.

Dry stream and gravel path through the upper gardens.
Photo of a large asian shade gravel garden path in Providence.

Formal, linear design of front flower beds with many perennials - some native. Front pathway is composed of Permacon Melville pavers. In the small backyard, we added a serene pondless stream and corner garden with flagstone stepping stones.

This evergreen garden is greatly enhanced by the calm, meandering stream that flows through it. The stream comes to an end in a small waterfall into a pond surrounded by boulders.

Water garden pond and stream in this tropical backyard. Waterfalls Fountains & Gardens Inc. designed and installed the pond and stream
This is an example of a small tropical shade backyard stone water fountain landscape in Miami.

Formal, linear design of front flower beds with many perennials - some native. Front pathway is composed of Permacon Melville pavers. In the small backyard, we added a serene pondless stream and corner garden with flagstone stepping stones.

Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in Charleston.