This orchid garden enclosed by a moss rock wall is a part of the outside shower at this ocean side home. Photographer: James Cohn
Patio - small tropical patio idea in Hawaii

The Aquascape Inc. pondless system recirculates the water from the stream and waterfall via an underground reservoir. It’s ideal for those who want to enjoy the beauty of a waterfall without the pond. We wanted it to appear as if the water is disappearing into the gravel. www.deckandpatio.com

Lastly, the complete set-in-garden look includes river rock along with additional colorful plants. Note: In this close up shot of the installation, you can see Bullfrog Spas’ interchangeable massage seats/jets called JetPaks — well known for providing some of the best massages available in a portable spa.

Moss rock boulder terrace - Larry Elmore
Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone landscaping in Denver.

This is a night shot of a dual pool with a vanishing edge was designed for privacy and the client's love for Vail, CO. Project includes a stone beach entry, swim up bar to a cabana with retractable glass window, and a lot of rock with waterfalls. Project was designed by MIKE FARLEY & co designed by Charlie Claffey. Photos by Mike Farley

This beautiful watery trail meanders along a formerly unused slope in the clients’ backyard. Gravity is a very energy-efficient way to make the water move forward. During winter, the moss rock boulders become stunning ice sculptures that beautifully extend the seasonal enjoyment of it all. www.deckandpatio.com

This beautiful watery trail meanders along a formerly unused slope in the clients’ backyard. Gravity is a very energy-efficient way to make the water move forward. During winter, the moss rock boulders become stunning ice sculptures that beautifully extend the seasonal enjoyment of it all. www.deckandpatio.com

Living Water designed, installed, and maintained this project. Including grading, flagstone, moss rock boulders, moss rock water feature, LED outdoor lighting, irrigation, and planting.

Plantings also included various deciduous shrubs and several Norway Spruce. Behind the upper waterfall is a colorful Japanese Maple. Other plants include Japanese Blood Grass, Sedum Autumn Joy, Hosta Sum and Substance, and one of the water plants is Yellow Flag Iris. www.deckandpatio.com

The Aquascape Inc. pondless system recirculates the water from the stream and waterfall via an underground reservoir. It’s ideal for those who want to enjoy the beauty of a waterfall without the pond. We wanted it to appear as if the water is disappearing into the gravel.

Pool fountain - mid-sized traditional backyard stone and custom-shaped natural pool fountain idea in New York

This week, the Washington Post reported that studies prove: “spending time outdoors is linked to a “serious boost in well-being, the kind that lasts a lifetime.” Not only that, adds the Post, those who weekly spend two to three hours in natural settings are not only more likely to be happy with their lives, but the benefits to physical health were even greater — with 60 percent of such outdoor enthusiasts more likely to be in good health than their “cooped in counterparts.”

Zen Garden
This is an example of an asian landscaping in Los Angeles.

Palms and many varieties of palms, cactus and succulents incorporated in the landscape surrounding the pool area. Some of the succulents include red brake light yucca, blue glo agave, yellow edged agave, and more

We used dense and durable evergreens such as Procumbent Juniper that are very low maintenance and spread nicely. For color we used such delights as Begonias, Coleus, and flowering plants like Astilbe.

Mark G. Brotton owner designer of Living Water designed this entire space including portal, deck, brick, moss rock rock wall, planting, irrigation, FX LED outdoor lighting, water feature, and copper downspouts all within this backyard transformation.

Plantings also included various deciduous shrubs and several Norway Spruce. Behind the upper waterfall is a colorful Japanese Maple. Other plants include Japanese Blood Grass, Sedum Autumn Joy, Hosta Sum and Substance, and one of the water plants is Yellow Flag Iris.

A raised spillover from the custom spa and additional pool waterfalls look natural falling over moss rocks chosen to fit the spaces perfectly. Lush colorful plantings add to the beauty of the scene. www.deckandpatio.com

We added a traditional stone wall around the front lawn, plantings, and a dry river bed accent to the front lawn area.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard landscaping in Portland Maine.