At Eagleson Meadows, some of our favorite projects include water feature design. “Bring Out the Natural Beauty of Your Backyard” is our company motto, and it is never more evident than when we install a custom-designed water element. Waterfalls, ponds, fountains, streams—all can be included in even the smallest and simplest of landscapes. A bubbling rock or fountain may be the perfect solution for tiny yards. However, streams, waterfalls, and ponds can be built in various sizes and combinations.

Water Feature Design: Ponds 

Ponds bring beauty, visual interest and desirable wildlife to any landscape –  we’ve installed them in minuscule spaces as well as large ones. You can also add koi fish if you so desire, or even install a pond with the intention of using it as a wading pool. The key to the design’s success is making it look like it naturally fits in your backyard. For example, we place rocks like nature did it herself, rather than us. Ponds require a good amount of maintenance, so be aware of that before you take on the long-term commitment of doing the work yourself (or hiring us to help). In our experience, all pond owners find the benefits far outweigh the work one must put back into this type of water feature.

Check out one of our large water feature installation projects: Project Highlight: A Stupendous Water Feature

Waterfalls

The sound of a waterfall in your backyard is perhaps one of life’s greatest joys. Imagine sitting on your patio listening to the soothing water after a long day at work! Waterfalls can come in many shapes and sizes, and similar to ponds, we design them to look natural to your landscape. Did you know that a pond is not necessary to have a waterfall? It can be supplied by a pondless stream instead. However, the best part is this type of water feature is that it requires a basic investment in maintenance for a big payoff in seasonal beauty.

 

Creeks and Streams

Creeks and streams can be built on their own, or in addition to a pond or waterfall. Running water brings lovely sounds, attracts wildlife, and can invite a little creek stomping!

As part of water drainage management, we install dry creeks around areas in landscapes that usually become flooded during rainy periods. While the rain lasts, a dry creek provides your yard with beauty and keeps it swamp-free. During dry seasons, they become a nice stone feature.

Bogs

Bogs act as natural filters for ponds, waterfalls, or creek water and make natural habitats for local wildlife. We love using them as an addition to those water features when we have space. We build bogs with stone and aquablocks (a kind of glorified milk carton) that create a layer for water to pass through. Good bacteria can live in this layer and break down organic materials that the water brings in. The cleaner water then recirculates back to the main water feature.

Bubbling Rocks and Custom Fountains

Bubbling rocks or custom fountains can be the perfect way to add water when you want minimal upkeep, have very little room to work with, or want to bring an interesting feature to a smaller nook in your landscape. There are so many options with this design, and we spend a lot of time helping our clients find their favorite. For example, shown below is a custom fountain we made out of recycled granite countertops. It fits our client’s style and is the perfect size for that small space.

Every water feature design we create is unique to the homeowners and their yards. Through our many years of custom landscape experience, we can surely make one that suits you. Have questions about water features, or have an idea of your own? Let’s talk! Call us at (317) 997-4803, or send us an email.