A mosaic tile shark from 3D Pool Tile. Color coordinated grout lines and 3D design allowes the home owner the opportunity to really transform a boring pool to something fun!

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

Example of a mid-sized trendy backyard concrete paver and custom-shaped natural pool fountain design in Dallas

Ryan Garvin
Mid-sized trendy kids' green tile and glass tile alcove bathtub photo in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink and quartzite countertops

This once terminally muddy water pond with no visibility is the main feature of the backyard. With changes made by Full Service Aquatics of Summit, NJ this pond is now a beautiful showcase of this backyard. All photos by Mike Gannon

Roman Walnut Antique Travertine Pavers. For more information, please call Stone-Mart at (813) 885-6900 or visit our website at www.stone-mart.com.
Pool - traditional pool idea

Geometric Travertine Pool with spa, firewall and planters with water feature. Pool interior is PebbleShee Blue Surf. Pool Surround Decking is RockSalt finished with a color hardener while existing patio was topped with 16x24 travertine pavers. View of spa 360 degree spillway finished in a glass mosaic tile.

Outdoor spa in Cleveland, Ohio.
Example of a large classic backyard concrete paver patio fountain design in Cleveland with no cover

Ecosystem Ponds are the crown jewel of the Water Feature world. They soon become the centerpiece of your landscape. These low-maintenance, natural-looking water gardens work with Mother Nature, not against her, to stay clean and clear without using chemicals or UV sterilizers or anything artificial. The key is the symbiotic relationship between the Pond Fish, the beneficial bacteria, and the Aquatic Plants. There is no sound in nature quite as relaxing as moving, falling water. It soothes away your stress at the end of a long day and you instantly start to feel more relaxed. Watching the Koi and other Pond Fish gracefully swimming around and nibbling from the underwater rocks and gravel can be almost hypnotizing. A variety of birds come to drink and bathe in the stream and colorful dragonflies flit here and there on mosquito patrol. Water lilies bloom in almost every color you can imagine and you'll soon see that frogs really DO sit on lily pads! Having one of these Ponds in your landscape is like coming home every day to a private vacation retreat right in your own backyard! Texas Ponds and Water Features creates some of the most beautiful and natural looking Ecosystem Ponds and Water Gardens in the Austin and Central Texas area. We also work in the Houston, Southeast Texas area and almost anywhere in between. Working with only natural stone, our specialists craft waterfalls and ponds that look as if they had been carved by the hand of nature. Our two main pond guys have over 27 years of experience between them. We are at the Master level of Certified Aquascape Contractors--among the best in the world at what we do. Contact us today to get started on your own backyard paradise.

Trendy pool photo in Los Angeles

The beautiful blue tile is striking against the the rest of the garden.
Large elegant backyard tile and rectangular lap pool photo in San Francisco

Tim Kuder
Pool - modern pool idea in New York

Island style pool photo in Tampa

Large transitional backyard concrete paver and kidney-shaped hot tub photo in Chicago

Inspiration for a large coastal backyard tile and custom-shaped aboveground water slide remodel in Orlando

Seating around table in pool has a rolled edge instead of traditional coping making a more comfortable edge. Table is finished in 1x2 travertine mosaic tile in two colors.

This is the hot tub which is built into the landscape.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Boston.

This backyard retreat blends traditional New Orleans style with a modern twist. The brick wall running the length of the pool pays homage to traditional New Orleans style while creating a unique water feature. The square hardscaping maintains a modern element to the quintessential southern design. Exterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly Katz New Orleans Landscape Designer

Lightstreams Renaissance Collection Aqua 2x2s in Lightstreams Signature Iridescent Mix with Lightstreams Agean Sea and Mystic Spring Jewel Accent Tiles Designer: Homeowner and Lightstreams Photos: Homeowner