This was a backyard renovation. There was an existing plastic tub pond with many perennials around it. We took out everything, saved as many perennials as we could and installed a new rubber lined, natural ecosystem pond, stream and waterfall. We redesigned the area and created a couple different seating areas along with a pathway over the stream. Transplanted the perennials and added a few new plants to add interest all year long. This is the feature a couple years after installation. The plants have established and are filling in the spaces. Here you can see fish in the pond and the spillway bowl running.

Hardscapes & Custom Landscapes

Liquid Landscapes

Photo of a large traditional backyard garden in Atlanta with with pond and mulch.

Backyard Oasis

H2O Designs

Take a virtual tour through Jeff Duggins & Rachel A Duggins (Owners H2O Designs & Outdoor Living "By Design") backyard near Lexington, KY. There are 2 large ponds, multiple streams, waterfalls, and fountains, not to mention the fire pit and pool. It's truly a Backyard Oasis! photo credit Jeff Duggins

Water Features

AquaLife Ponds Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional backyard full sun garden in Orange County with with pond and mulch.

Putting Greens

Synlawn of Kansas City

Large traditional backyard partial sun outdoor sport court in Kansas City with with pond and mulch.

Conservation Meadowscape

West Winds Nursery LLC

An early summer rain storm turns the drystream bed into a gurgling stream. Photograph by Katherine Palmer
This is an example of a large modern backyard full sun garden for summer in DC Metro with mulch and with pond.

Relaxing Water Feature

Outdoor Dreams

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard shaded garden for summer in Richmond with with pond and mulch.

Hilltop Vista of Annadel

Garden of Ease Landscaping & Design

Creating a natural looking pond in this space makes a peaceful water feature that man and animals can all enjoy!
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury side yard partial sun garden for summer in San Francisco with with pond and mulch.

Landscape

Sears Smith & Associates, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional sloped formal garden in Atlanta with with pond and mulch.

Lakeside Hideaway

Town + Country Cedar Homes, Inc.

Natural landscaping.
Inspiration for a large country sloped partial sun formal garden in Other with with pond and mulch.

Our Work

Long Island Landscape Designs Inc

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical backyard full sun garden in New York with with pond and mulch.

Water Features

Oakridge Nursery & Landscaping

Mid-sized traditional courtyard partial sun formal garden in Other with with pond and mulch for summer.

Frontyards

Great Goats Landscaping, Inc.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional front yard partial sun garden for summer in Minneapolis with with pond and mulch.

Ponds and Streams

Kingdom Landscaping

Inspiration for a small contemporary backyard partial sun garden in Baltimore with mulch and with pond.

KOI Pond, Backyard Pond & Small Pond Ideas for your Kentucky Landscape

H2O Designs

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 Kentucky (KY) Contact us to get started with your Backyard Pond design. Photos By H2O Designs Inc. Lexington Kentucky To Learn More about our company and our Ponds visit http://www.h2odesignsinc.com/backyard-pond-installer.html

Relaxing Water Feature

Outdoor Dreams

Mid-sized traditional backyard shaded garden in Richmond with with pond and mulch for summer.

Pond Project

Viridescent Studio

Large transitional backyard partial sun garden in Seattle with with pond and mulch.

Landscaping

Going Green Horticultural, LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Atlanta with with pond and mulch.

Up-cycled natural Beauty-WOODEND

Gary Winter Landscape Design

Image by Gary Winter
Photo of a mid-sized and australian native country backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Melbourne with with pond and mulch.

Blue & White Garden–Seekonk, MA

Andrew Grossman Landscape Design

Blue & White Garden with rectangular lily pond; azaleas, tree peonies, assorted spring bulbs, perennials and flowering shrubs. Display Garden, Seekonk, MA.

Garden Design Ideas with with Pond and Mulch

Get Inspired by Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.