![]() ![]() The placement for the patio and wall is outlined with white paint.īefore photo. This is actually a nice situation for viewing the pond and waterfalls from the house. There are more photos of the pond construction on the Ponds & Water Features page of this website and on the Pond Construction Album of our Facebook Pageīefore photo of the grass hill sloping towards the house. You are welcome to make an appointment to see it and other features in our Display Garden. These photos show many facets of our work besides the pond including the patio, walls, steps, landscaping and landscape design, landscape lighting, and also the importance of the view from inside. This pond was constructed at our office here in Newtown Square in April of 2011 the wall and patio in the fall of 2010. A small stream of water is like a magnet to the birds on a hot summers day and the sound of a small waterfall or fountain can be very relaxing.Įcosystem Pond with Waterfalls and Stream- Newtown Square, Delaware County, PA 19073 If low maintenance is your main goal a pondless waterfall might be just the thing. A small pond can add another element to your enjoyment of your outdoor living space. Lighting was incorporated throughout the site for evening entertaining in style.Water features introduce many interesting elements to your garden including the sound of running water, and different habitats in and around the water for many different types of plants, fish and frogs. The terraced garden leads up to a hot tub patio area and then up to the pool patio above, which sit behind the water feature and retaining wall. Together with the main columns, the space portrays a stately appearance. The sunken fire pit patio, with its surrounding SRW units, eliminates the need for outdoor furniture in the space, giving it a very clean, contemporary look. The water does not splash into the patio space, and thus surrounding seating stays dry for comfortable use. The waterfalls and troughs were designed to look and function beautifully. The SRW units used on the waterfall also were employed for the lower seating wall. SRW Units Create a Tranquil Outdoor Living Space Despite an extreme grade change and very tight access, work on the walls and drainage system progressed with ease, thanks in large part to the SRW system, which allows the wall to be constructed in small sections. Located between the two walls, a large French drain system and a cavity filled with packing peanuts eliminate any pressure on that front segmental retaining wall (SRW). ![]() Without any batter, it is ideal for the sheer waterfall system. Meanwhile, the wall in front is built of non-retaining block that is decorative. While this wall is 8 ft (2.4 m) high, only the top 2 ft (.61 m) is exposed. The rear wall retains the hillside and is an interlocking system with a six-degree batter. Large sandstone boulders are scattered about as accents.Ī water feature is rendered as a two-part fountain, built as a two-wall system. The solution was to create a series of terraces and travertine patios supported by segmental retaining walls with architectural finishes that emulate stone. Natural views to the back were inviting, but space was at a premium. ![]() This request was addressed with a contemporary design that includes a fire pit and a water feature. The landscape designer’s client wanted an outdoor living space where friends and family could gather in multiple seasons. ![]()
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