This homeowner had a very limited space to work with and they were worried it wouldn’t be possible to install a water feature in their yard at all! They were willing to settle for a small fountain when they called us, but we assured them we were up for this challenge in building them their dream waterscape at a larger scale than they could even imagine. We turned this steep hill and retaining wall into their own personal secret garden. We constructed a waterfall that looked like the home was built around and existed naturally in nature. Our experts in waterfall building and masonry were able to ensure the retaining wall continued to do it’s job of holding up the hillside and keeping this waterfall in place for a lifetime to come.

Small natural stone waterfall
Design ideas for a large rustic shade backyard pond in Grand Rapids.

Minimalist home design photo in Seattle

Spa with water spillover feature. Lightstreams glass tiles around the waterline of pool, sides, seat and spillover of SPA. PebbleTec Ocean Blue Pebblesheen with extra Abalone.

An infinity edge pool with imported tile and a waterfall. The decks are Ipe. Built by Greg Neff of CGN Premier Lonestar
Large minimalist courtyard custom-shaped infinity pool fountain photo in Austin with decking

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.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard stone and custom-shaped natural hot tub remodel in Austin

Design ideas for a large transitional partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Sacramento.

Clean and simple 1" penny round tile with a contrasting grey grout. Looks Great and easy to clean
Example of a mid-sized classic ceramic tile home design design in Boston

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

Leonard Hill Photography
Inspiration for a huge traditional full sun hillside concrete paver formal garden for summer.

Josh Vick
Home design - transitional home design idea in Atlanta

This natural stone waterfall brings the sound and beauty of a water to the garden. This beautiful feature serves an important function for the water pond by aerating the water and hiding the pond filters. Photography by Katherine Palmer

Jeff Rumans
Alcove bathtub - small contemporary 3/4 blue tile and glass tile alcove bathtub idea in San Francisco

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows new 12 x 24 tile installed vertically with offset layout pattern on wall and floor. Includes shower box with linear glass accent tile back and vertical glass accent band. Tile edges are finished with Schluter Jolly satin aluminum profile edge trim.

Savoy by Ann Sacks is a ceramic penny round tile with more than 20 percent recycled content

his premier hardscape and design-build project offers an escape from the city within the city. For the backyard retreat, Elite Landscaping installed natural stone pathways that lead through the wooded hillside to a secluded backyard. A custom concrete swimming pool and outdoor tennis court allow for taking full advantage of the summer sun. When the air turns cooler, flickering flames in the outdoor fireplace and remote controlled gas torches make the nights feel cozy warm. As a high-end, design-build company, Elite Landscaping created an architecturally stunning screened-in room that flaunts a custom stone fire wall and rustic beam wood ceiling. The room is designed to connect seamlessly with the beauty of nature, letting in the sounds of a tranquil waterfall just steps away.