Design ideas for a small traditional full sun backyard landscaping in St Louis.

A detail of the stone entrance channel weir for the rain garden that will let the water from a rain event to flow from the roof and gutter system and fill the garden with the rain water that will be absorbed by the plants and also be absorbed and percolate into the ground as a water management solution.

Inspiration for a large partial sun backyard stone water fountain landscape.

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

In the backyard, a large portal-frame rain curtain anchors the patio edge and pulls the eye outward to the landscape beyond. When running, it throws a smooth, consistent sheet of rain that adds sound, movement, and a cooler feel to the patio—without cluttering the architecture. Fully custom build, fully integrated, built to live outdoors in Arizona.

The planted habitat rain garden showing the first years growth that will mature into full sized plants that support and feed butterflies and other pollinators. The rain garden will let rain water that falls onto the roof flow into it and percolate into the soil keeping the water off of the driveway and freezing in the winter. A water management solution.

A new bluestone walkway during a rain storm running across the top edge of a newly installed rain garden with the new custom built stone water channel running from the right, under the walkway and down into the rain garden, used to channel the rainwater from the roof down into the rain garden. The newly installed plants will mature to fill the space turning it into a habitat garden.

Western style barrel for collecting rain water from roof for plants in the stream bed.
Design ideas for a large farmhouse drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in San Diego.

Set in the desert foothills of Mesa, this custom water-feature package pairs bold geometry with quiet, modern restraint. At the front entry, an X-style rain curtain creates an architectural moment—two intersecting forms that frame the approach while delivering a controlled, even “veil” of water into a concealed basin below.

The planted habitat rain garden showing the first years growth that will mature into full sized plants that support and feed butterflies and other pollinators. The rain garden will let rain water that falls onto the roof flow into it and percolate into the soil keeping the water off of the driveway and freezing in the winter. A water management solution.

The planted habitat rain garden showing the first years growth that will continue to mature into full sized plants that support and feed butterflies and other pollinators. The rain garden will let rain water that falls onto the roof flow into it and percolate into the soil keeping the water off of the driveway and freezing in the winter. A water management solution.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern full sun and drought-tolerant front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.

The new rain garden is on the right past the tree. It will absorb the water from a rain storm allowing it to percolate into the ground.
Inspiration for a mid-sized full sun and drought-tolerant front yard river rock flower bed in Philadelphia.

Nick Sargent
Example of a trendy pool design in Miami

The new field stone overflow channel for the newly installed rain garden that will let the excess water from a deluge that fills the rain garden be directed towards the lawn to be absorbed into the ground. The newly planted plants will grow and mature over the next growing season.

Custom Rain Curtain for Michael Sanfelippo using mylar strings as the surface for the water.
Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Orlando

The rain garden depression is dug out and prepared for the plantings. In front is the overflow channel to allow excess water to flow out of the rain garden to be absorbed by the lawn. At the top is the entrance channel and stone work.

The field stone overflow channel for the installed rain garden that will let the excess water from a deluge that fills the rain garden be directed towards the remaining lawn to be absorbed into the ground. The plants will continue to grow and mature over the seasons.

Detail of the stonework for the water channel to allow the stormwater to flow from the downspouts and into the rain garden depression.
Inspiration for a mid-sized drought-tolerant, rock and full sun front yard river rock landscaping in Philadelphia.