A cobalt blue fountain set in black pebbles creates a calming background water sound, perfect for a small space in a busy neighborhood.
デンバーにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

One of our more reputable achievements in recent years was a project in River Oaks that involved replacing a fountain that stood in the corner of the large brick wall. While only one of many elements that we added, this new corner fountain played a significant role in transforming the entire landscape. It introduced a new, more symmetrical geometry to the yard, and it helped provide a more noticeable, complimentary color contrast to that of the brick wall behind it. The existing corner fountain was a very old three-tiered fountain structure that was common several decades ago. This is the type of fountain you almost always see in old movies. In a way it projects a certain sentimentalism about simpler, more absolutist times. However, its power as a symbol fails to convey feeling beyond simple nostalgia, and because of this its use in landscaping has long since become cliché. The old corner fountain had many problems on a functional level as well. It had started rusting out several years past and was now constantly malfunctioning. This was primarily because the fountain pump had been installed underwater and had started to rust out. The lighting fixtures had begun to rust out as well, and the leakage that resulted caused them to intermittently fail. There was also a problem of too much space between the fountain walls and the brick wall around the home. Weeds and excessive vegetation had overgrown the back of the fountain, and they were beginning to overshadow a good portion of its structure. The time had come for a significant change. We therefore replaced not only the original corner fountain, but we also developed an entirely new fountain design. The new structure was shaped like rectangle whose right angles closely mirrored those of the wall behind it. The vertical walls of new fountain itself were made to slope upward on either side in a slight, inverted arc that leveled off at the top and intersected in the corner. To create a decorative color contrast, we covered most of the bricks in the front, as well as the limestone walls in the back, with a travertine coping. This gave the entire structure a soft cream color that proved a perfect complement to the red brick of the wall. Then, on both vertical walls, we installed three water spouts each and installed new fountain lights to illuminate the water from below as it fell into the basin. To add to the mystique of this experience, we also fitted the new corner fountain with a remote pump and an external filtration system that allowed it to run silently, leaving only the water itself to be heard. This also had the practical benefit of preserving the pump itself from the rust that had destroyed the original one. Of course, right angles create very sharp focal points that can often clash with other elements of a landscape. In order to alleviate this and create a sense of harmony and blended aesthetic, we planted several new types of vegetation around our corner fountain. We used dwarf monkey grass and Ardesia to create ground cover. Both species do very well in shady areas, and Ardesia also offers the added benefit of erosion control and a nice green color to further compliment the colors of the wall and the fountain. To add an enhanced vertical element to the scene, we planted a Japanese maple beside the corner fountain. This is a wonderful tree to use in landscaping because it provides both ideal proportions and color. It has burgundy leaves that provide a great deal of shade, but it never gets too tall. Because this property was so large, it was actually landscaped with two separate patio areas in the yard. Since each patio faced either one side of the corner fountain or the other, the illuminated waterspouts dancing against a limestone backdrop became the natural focal point that drew the eye toward itself as the center of attention regardless of one’s position in the yard.

This welcoming entry to the home also provides as a nice place to unwind and enjoy the sunset.
デンバーにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のサンタフェスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (ゼリスケープ、日向、川石舗装、金属フェンス) の写真

Chuck Hugo
ボストンにある小さな、秋のアジアンスタイルのおしゃれな庭の噴水 (日陰、傾斜地、天然石敷き) の写真

M. Sigal Ashley
ロサンゼルスにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のカントリー風のおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

ナッシュビルにある高級な小さな、秋のトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

Multiple waterfalls transform a boring hillside into a dramatic stream!
カンザスシティにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (マルチング舗装、半日向) の写真

Looking through the Mandevilla vine on the porch toward the new pond and patio. Photography by Katherine Palmer
ワシントンD.C.にある高級な小さな、秋のトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

Design by: Alyssa Finley-Moore
サンディエゴにある低価格の小さな、秋のアジアンスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (日陰、天然石敷き) の写真

Adam Clack, 2016, All Rights Reserved
デンバーにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (日陰、天然石敷き) の写真

Shade Garden with koi pond , cedar fence, ferns and ivy Jeffrey Edward Tryon
フィラデルフィアにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな庭 (日陰、砂利舗装、ゼリスケープ) の写真

The Andalusia Wall Fountain is a great way to add a beautiful water feature to a small space.
サンフランシスコにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、砂利舗装) の写真

Garden for the Disconnected Downspout. Photo by Amy Whitworth, Installation by Mike Gagnon www.creativetouchlandscaping.com
ポートランドにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

This is a small garden (approx. 600 sq. ft.) next to a corner townhome in an urban setting in Baltimore’s popular Hampden neighborhood. We transformed this former weed patch into a thriving and beautiful pollinator garden of mostly native plants. The client specifically wanted flowering plants for all pollinators, but especially hummingbirds, and the garden was to be bird friendly as well. I designed the garden and installed it with the help of landscape contractors. I located a water fountain against the rear wall. The client also desired a vine to cover the rear wall so I selected the Trumpet Vine which is growing beautifully. I continue to oversee the maintenance of this garden. Landscape design and photo by Roland Oehme

Native perennials and ornamental grasses means less maintenance and lower water consumption. Large rocks and the peaceful sculpture nestled among the plants suggests balance and harmony. The color palette is vibrant and modern, giving it a warm but contemporary look.

Full range Pennsylvania Bluestone in large slabs were chosen to create the patio. We like the depth created by using the various shades of the stone. Photography by Katherine Palmer

Intimate fire pit seating area with small fountain. Charles Earl Landscape Architecture
プロビデンスにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のカントリー風のおしゃれな庭 (日陰、天然石敷き) の写真

パースにある小さな、秋のモダンスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、コンクリート敷き ) の写真

Design by: Alyssa Finley-Moore
サンディエゴにあるお手頃価格の小さな、秋のアジアンスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (日陰、天然石敷き) の写真