Backyard renovation with new patio, patio cover, fire pit, spacious lawn, retreat area with dry stream bed Installation by Elite Landscape.
Photo of a rustic landscaping in Orange County.

A new stream winds it's way through the landscape, between boulders and natural plantings. The stream becomes a waterfall into a natural pond, surrounded by large boulders. Seating along the edge and bridges throughout provide human access to this unique water feature.

Simple path and bridges Le jardinet

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Miami.

Gary Canner (Photographer): View of stream that flows beneath the Kitchen and Bathroom portion of the carriage house. Illuminated from above and below the water at night creates a beautiful scene.

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Miami.

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Miami.

photo by Allegheny Gardens
Photo of a farmhouse landscaping in Philadelphia.

Living room - contemporary living room idea in Los Angeles

Trendy living room photo in Los Angeles

Downers Grove Pond With Stream
This is an example of a traditional backyard pond in Chicago.

A series of small falls were created with the ledge rock.
This is an example of a rustic landscaping in Chicago.

This Pond renovation and stream and waterfalls addition in Lancaster, PA consisted of draining and cleaning the existing Pond. During cleaning of the pond we made repairs and fixed up fallen pond rock and pond lighting. We then constructed a new stream with various waterfalls coming off the back bank into the existing pond. We added drift wood, moss, and woody plants to give the stream a natural look consistent with the woodsy surroundings.

Pools in streams and creeks have shapes defined by the physics of the channel. Notice this pool has a curvature to the left and it prepares to flow over the next waterfall. Natural streams often have many more elements than rocks. Logs and large tree branches blend elegantly and tell the story of a real creek. What you do not see here is a preponderance of rocks and boulders. Rocks create an annoying hard edge to waters. This stream is designed to appear soft. Very often we design so the eye cannot even pick out the edge of the water. The result is a much more soothing natural image.

Pondscapers
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Charlotte.

A series of small falls were created with the ledge rock.
Photo of a rustic landscaping in Chicago.

Ledge stone creates small waterfalls
Photo of a rustic landscaping in Chicago.

A new stream winds it's way through the landscape, between boulders and natural plantings. The stream becomes a waterfall into a natural pond, surrounded by large boulders. Seating along the edge and bridges throughout provide human access to this unique water feature.