We build our ponds to work with mother nature, not against her. By doing so, we have less pond maintenance, allowing us to enjoy the benefits of the pond instead of having to work on the pond. By constructing your water feature to perform as an ecosystem, nature is at the heart of the water cycle, not man. As a result, the root systems of pond plants filter the water, natural bacteria breaks down organic matter and pond fish eat the algae. No chemicals or other devices, just nature, doing what nature does best. If you live in the St Charles or Chicagoland Illinois (IL) Area Contact us to get started with your Backyard Pond design. Photos By Ponds Inc. of St Charles Illinois (IL) To Learn More about our company and our Ponds visit www.ponds-inc.com

Landscape & Pool Design: Root Design Company Photo credits: Jessica Carr
Design ideas for a mediterranean landscaping in Austin.

This is an example of a small modern shade backyard concrete paver formal garden in Portland.

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Philadelphia.

Design ideas for a huge contemporary partial sun front yard gravel driveway in New York.

In this extensive landscape transformation, Campion Walker took a secluded house nestled above a running stream and turned it into a multi layered masterpiece with five distinct ecological zones. Using an established oak grove as a starting point, the team at Campion Walker sculpted the hillsides into a magnificent wonderland of color, scent and texture. Natural stone, copper, steel, river rock and sustainable Ipe hardwood work in concert with a dynamic mix of California natives, drought tolerant grasses and Mediterranean plants to create a truly breathtaking masterpiece where every detail has been considered, crafted, and reimagined.

Sambucus nigra subsp. Caerulea. Photo by Pete Veilleux

Decomposed granite walkway to a gated garden. Maintained by Lou Penning Landscapes Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean landscaping in San Francisco.

The stunning white walls of this Rosemary Beach house contrast with the Mediterranean Blue tiles of the pool. The five scuppers pour a stream of sound into the small pool courtyard, providing an oasis in this busy neighborhood. The compact, native landscape provides year-round color and interest. Photographed by: Alan D. Holt

This pollinator friendly perennial garden has Veronica spicata 'Pink Goblin' (Pink Goblin' Speedwell) in the foreground. Calluna vulgaris 'Silver Knight' (Silver Knight' Scotch Heather), Sesleria autumnalis (Autumn Moor Grass) + Polystichum munitum (Western Swordfern) fill in the background.

Free Float is a pool house that continues UP's obsession with contextual contradiction. Located on a three acre estate in Sands Point NY, the modern pool house is juxtaposed against the existing traditional home. Using structural gymnastics, a column-free, simple shading area was created to protect occupants from the summer sun while still allowing the structure to feel light and open, maintaining views of the Long Island Sound and surrounding beaches. Photography : Harriet Andronikides

Photo of a large traditional partial sun backyard pond in San Diego.

Deer and rabbit fencing around a culinary herb garden bursting with Oregano.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard mulch vegetable garden landscape for summer.

photographer: Scott Shigley
This is an example of a traditional side yard landscaping in Chicago for summer.

Stipa pulchra / Purple needle grass Photo by Pete Veilleux, East Bay Wilds; all rights reserved.

Escape into an enchanted forest with this majestic birch tree design. Soothing tones of beige, grey and cream provide a natural entryway that's both stylish and intriguing by Brewster Wallcovering.

Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' Jaap de Vries © 2016 - Houzz

Extensive boulder work, guara grows in the spaces between the boulders
Photo of a rustic landscaping in Austin.