Natural Water features demand more than a typical landscape pond. Yes we have to know our science, but for streams and creeks to appear real, we have to understand more than ecology and hydrology, we need to have worn out a closet of hiking boots to gain the artistic eye to create reality. Most people can actually sense when something looks natural, yet they cannot express why it is so. Our observations over 25 years lets us consciously see each detail that results in that natural feel.

Design ideas for a mid-sized southwestern partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Phoenix.

Photo of a large southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

Photo: Jean-Marie Van der Maren, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic

A close-up of Aeonium 'Sunburst'.
This is an example of a large modern partial sun front yard stone landscaping in Los Angeles.

Photo by Jay Sifford.
Photo of an eclectic landscaping in Charlotte.

Inspiration for a farmhouse landscaping in Denver.

Better to plant a few varieties boldly than to use every crayon in the box. Billy Goodnick
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in Santa Barbara.

We were having trouble with a rogue Great Blue Heron. So we placed this sculpture in a prominent location and it helped ! Herons are very territorial - so now the fish can relax and enjoy their beautiful pond in peace ! Photo by Ron Freudenheim

A large tortoise sculpture overlooks the lagoon in the garden of Robert Fuchs and Michael Coronado, Homestead,FL. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Home design - tropical home design idea in Miami

Design ideas for a small drought-tolerant and shade front yard stone landscaping in Phoenix.

In this extensive landscape transformation, Campion Walker took a secluded house nestled above a running stream and turned it into a multi layered masterpiece with five distinct ecological zones. Using an established oak grove as a starting point, the team at Campion Walker sculpted the hillsides into a magnificent wonderland of color, scent and texture. Natural stone, copper, steel, river rock and sustainable Ipe hardwood work in concert with a dynamic mix of California natives, drought tolerant grasses and Mediterranean plants to create a truly breathtaking masterpiece where every detail has been considered, crafted, and reimagined.

Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' ('Paprika' Yarrow) + Achillea millefolium 'Terracotta' ('Terracotta' Yarrow) are blended in this pollinator friendly garden. Granite boulders in the foreground.

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 created a rich silk like treatment with subtle embedded damask designs for the walls and ceiling of this beautiful powder bathroom. Copyright © 2016 The Artists Hands

Meadow & Wildflowers ,photo by Hunter Ben Broeck
Photo of an eclectic landscaping in Albuquerque.

Earth Art Landscapes Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Toronto for spring.

Windsor Companies
Photo of a landscaping in Minneapolis for fall.

Greenwall planting
Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in San Francisco.