Garden ponds should hold the viewer with three qualities; they need to be soothing, striking and seemingly ever-present in the way they fit into the beholder's imagination, meaning they need to fit seamlessly, not thrust into a foreign setting. Our philosophy is if it does not fit into a travel brochure or a scenic calendar, it does not fit in your landscape. The vast majority of water features are either a pile of rock and mulch, or they are grass to the edge of the water. Neither of those treatments lend to a natural soothing look. Our waters are deep in sense of place. That place is often from a favorite memory. This particular garden pond is from an image of a mountain meadow, complete with native wildflowers enhanced by our designs which allow us to bring mountain wildflowers down to more populated elevations. AquaHabitat.com

Inspiration for a small modern vinyl floor, brown floor and wallpaper powder room remodel in San Diego with a one-piece toilet, multicolored walls and a pedestal sink

Chauncey Freeman- Fifth Season

Example of a beach style bathroom design in Tampa

The stone used in constructed wall create a naturalistic waterfall and pond similar to those seen sometimes in the rivers of the Appalachian mountains. The waterfall suits its environment perfectly with many tiers echoing the soothing sounds of the waterfall.

Yorkville Hill Landscaping, Inc.
Inspiration for a large traditional backyard brick water fountain landscape in Chicago with no cover.

Jeanne Clark
Inspiration for a contemporary staircase remodel in Boston

J. Keen
This is an example of a mid-sized rustic partial sun backyard mulch pond.

'Rhythm' by Jon Allen is a stunning hand-painted piece on aluminum. This highly reflective abstract metal wall art will complement any contemporary or modern, decor. Number of Pieces: 1 Dimensions: 48" x 24" x 1.5" off the wall Care & Cleaning: Clean with a soft cloth and plain soap & water Other Features: Hardware is pre-installed for simple hanging

Exterior powder coated steel custom curved single line railing with grape leaf castings. Maryland

Graham Fry
Example of a trendy exterior home design in Raleigh

Can you believe that this pond uses less water than the lawn that stood before it?! Well believe it! This gorgeous pond, waterfall and landscape actually uses less water than that old lawn! Here’s a project where the client traded in their old ugly lawn for a beautiful pond, waterfall and low maintenance stunning succulents and drought tolerant landscape with synthetic turf. Not only does the client use a fraction of the water since the renovation, it is now super low maintenance! This is the family’s favorite spot to relax and enjoy any part of the day! If you are considering remodeling your yard either to save money on your water bill or just help conserve water in this tough drought, consider changing your yard into a livable and guilt free paradise with a sustainable water feature!

Inspiration for a large transitional full sun backyard custom-shaped and stone water fountain landscape in Sacramento for spring.

Home design - huge contemporary master beige tile and mosaic tile mosaic tile floor home design idea in San Francisco with a pedestal sink, furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, marble countertops and beige walls

Cuban Heritage Pattern CH140-1A uses warm colors like Golden Rod and Indian Red on a white background with Pearl Gray accents. All colors are part of Avente's Heritage Line of Cement Tile. Photo courtesy of Avente Tile Customer.

Inspiration for a huge contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun backyard river rock and wood fence walkway in Tampa for summer.

Susan Teare

The various sizes in rocks help to give the stream a more natural feel. The soft trickle of water over pebbles and down small waterfalls provides a relaxing and soothing sound. Photo Credit - Roger Foley