This house and guest house were designed with careful attention to siting, embracing the vistas to the surrounding landscape: the master bedroom’s windows frame views of Taylor Mountain to the east while the vast expanses of south and west facing glass engage the Big Hole Range from the open plan living/dining/kitchen area. The main residence and guest house contain 4,850 sq ft of habitable space plus a two car garage. The palette of materials accentuates rich, natural materials including Montana moss rock, cedar siding, stained concrete floors; cherry doors and flooring; a cor-ten steel roof and custom steel fabrications. Amenities include a steam shower, whirlpool jet bathtub, a photographic darkroom, custom cherry casework, motorized roller shades at the first floor living area, professional grade kitchen appliances, an exterior kitchen, extensive exterior concrete terraces with a stainless steel propane fire pit. Project Year: 2009

This home had two ponds created for the homeowners. One as an entrance to the home and the other as part of a backyard oasis. They were designed using moss rock to make up many of the waterfalls and streams that cascade through the landscape. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery

free form pool with moss rock waterfall weeping wall and spa front
Example of a mid-sized mountain style backyard custom-shaped natural pool fountain design in Houston with decking

Utilizing state-of-the-art design technology provides clients with computerized 3-D animation of their project. This presentation format aids them in understanding the design, saving them from guessing what the project will look like. www.longislandhottub.com

As a spot to enjoy their backyard oasis, this garden bridge, set amidst lush plants, moss rocks and imported boulders, became a favorite spot for the homeowners. www.deckandpatio.com

This home had two ponds created for the homeowners. One as an entrance to the home and the other as part of a backyard oasis. They were designed using moss rock to make up many of the waterfalls and streams that cascade through the landscape. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery

A beautiful grotto, three stunning firepits, and a spa spillway are just three factors that make the Mathews Backyard Oasis beautiful, memorable, and perfect for any backyard. Oklahoma flagstone coping and chopped Oklahoma stone pair nicely with the natural appearance of the moss rock, adding to this ideal backyard retreat.

Night time lighting on custom pool Yellow Moss Rock waterfall, stone veneered seatwall, Calistoga dry stack retaining wall, landscape timber steps and D.G. pathways Photo credits: Tom Minczeski

Project Components Include: Synthetic Turf Putting Green with Fringe and Chipping Platform, Natural Stone Steps and Accents, Belgard Pavers in Access Area Between Porch and Outdoor Kitchen. The Outdoor Kitchen Includes: Thin Moss Rock Veneer Island with Granite Countertops, Stone Pizza Oven, 36” Gas Grill, Storage and Ceramic Charcoal Grill. Patrick Thompson

Stone edging and moss rock boulders around landscaping by pool
Photo of a mid-sized tropical full sun backyard landscaping in Houston.

The natural boulder waterfall cascades into the newly renovated swimming pool surrounded by textured concrete pool deck, natural moss rock terraces and beautiful textured grasses and drought tolerant plants.

Wonderful transformation at the beginning of a multi-phase project. Wooded private lake lot cleared of most trees and large amount of soil moved to enhance view to the lake. The creation of a beautiful, pondless, waterfeature begins as you head towards the lake and transistions into a flagstone patio, contained by a mossrock seating wall, and a fire pit area. This postion allows for breathtaking views back towards the house and the water feature, or to several angles to the lake which offer countless possibilities of natural beauty. New stone step treads replaced rotted wooden steps and a flagstone walkway did the same for the dry portion of the dock. Pine straw was used to dress up areas to be planted and to provide a clean and finished look. Sod and lower moss rock wall added in second phase

Wonderful transformation at the beginning of a multi-phase project. Wooded private lake lot cleared of most trees and large amount of soil moved to enhance view to the lake. The creation of a beautiful, pondless, waterfeature begins as you head towards the lake and transistions into a flagstone patio, contained by a mossrock seating wall, and a fire pit area. This postion allows for breathtaking views back towards the house and the water feature, or to several angles to the lake which offer countless possibilities of natural beauty. New stone step treads replaced rotted wooden steps and a flagstone walkway did the same for the dry portion of the dock. Pine straw was used to dress up areas to be planted and to provide a clean and finished look. Sod and lower moss rock wall added in second phase

The free-form vinyl-liner pool includes boulder coping, and a moss rock waterfall with robust plantings that help beautify the wall. www.deckandpatio.com

Check out this amazing Massive Disappeaing Waterfall build just recently completed. What an epic build! This moss rock waterfall is a one of a kind custom creation like none you’ve ever witnessed. But you are all witnesses now ;). We took a drab weedy flower bed on a bank and turned it into a true masterpiece. This pondless waterfall was built using all aquascape pond products per usual. The moss rock boulders truly make this water feature. This water feature also harvest rain water from the down spots on the home hidden through the large drift wood on the edge. No need to pull out the hose to fill this feature up. Follow along as we put on the finishing touches to the feature in the video above and the final work of art in the pictures below.

Complete Xeriscape front yard, no grass, with lots of evergreen trees and boulders in back yard. Irrigation rework, moss rock retaining walls, dry riverbeds, flagstone walkways, LOTS of perennials....great color!

Check out this amazing Massive Disappeaing Waterfall build just recently completed. What an epic build! This moss rock waterfall is a one of a kind custom creation like none you’ve ever witnessed. But you are all witnesses now ;). We took a drab weedy flower bed on a bank and turned it into a true masterpiece. This pondless waterfall was built using all aquascape pond products per usual. The moss rock boulders truly make this water feature. This water feature also harvest rain water from the down spots on the home hidden through the large drift wood on the edge. No need to pull out the hose to fill this feature up. Follow along as we put on the finishing touches to the feature in the video above and the final work of art in the pictures below.

Check out this amazing Massive Disappeaing Waterfall build just recently completed. What an epic build! This moss rock waterfall is a one of a kind custom creation like none you’ve ever witnessed. But you are all witnesses now ;). We took a drab weedy flower bed on a bank and turned it into a true masterpiece. This pondless waterfall was built using all aquascape pond products per usual. The moss rock boulders truly make this water feature. This water feature also harvest rain water from the down spots on the home hidden through the large drift wood on the edge. No need to pull out the hose to fill this feature up. Follow along as we put on the finishing touches to the feature in the video above and the final work of art in the pictures below.

Complete Xeriscape front yard, no grass, with lots of evergreen trees and boulders in back yard. Irrigation rework, moss rock retaining walls, dry riverbeds, flagstone walkways, LOTS of perennials....great color!