A backyard fountain can transform a plain back yard into a relaxing retreat. There are numerous kinds of this backyard water fountain and shopping for one that is suitable in your yard may require a little time. This could be time well spent taking into account just how significant a change a yard water feature actually makes.

One thing to consider is size. It is possible to choose a rather modest small water feature that helps you build a tranquil setting or perhaps you can come up a grand fountain that can make an impact on guests. Keep in mind, your yard fountain should reflect your own personal tastes as well as your persona.

The backyard fountain also needs to be suitable for your area. You might be seriously considering a bigger water feature for your garden but your yard may be unable to adequately accommodate a really massive item. Basically, a compact lawn needs to have a more compact backyard fountain.

You will discover methods for getting around this, though, at least when it comes to design. Should you be really attracted to more substantial backyard water features then you might want to investigate a fountain that features a significant presence without taking up a lot of space. There are numerous factors to consider in these smaller sized, yet impressive backyard fountains.

Try to look for items that give the optimum aesthetic impression in the smallest amount of space. I opted for corner style backyard fountain for my tiny outdoor area. This particular structure is perfect for smaller sized areas but it also features a very pronounced presence. This particular water feature has unique tiers that offer different levels for the water.

The tiered designs are fantastic because they deliver height and in addition they appear rather large. However, they don't require too much room in spite of their impressive height. It's not necessary to pick a very tall backyard water fountain to occupy a small place. This isn't the only way to creating a impressive statement in a small area.

You may want to consider a backyard fountain that provides motion. What this type of outdoor water feature lacks in stature it will make up for in interest. Incorporating movement to the peaceful sounds of the water is a wonderful way to make an awesome impression. There are several diverse styles that provide enchanting mechanized components.

There is a large consideration to create this type of backyard water fountain. A number of these devices mandate at least one electrical outlet. This can present a tremendous issue for a lot of backyard settings.

To find creative ideas for your backyard fountain, you could check-out a neighborhood aboretum, park or local home improvement store. The online garden shops maintain a bigger variety of water features than local stores can maintain in stock and are a great place to acquire information, installation tips and design options. Installing a backyard fountain is a beautiful addition for any garden to provide a peaceful oasis for you to unwind from a stressful work day.

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In the first millennium, a wealthy Roman family would most likely have had a garden surrounding their home. In it, you might find an open-air palazzo, pergola-style structures dripping with vines and blooming flowers, a dining area with couches for relaxation, water features such as an outdoor water fountain or wall fountain, and walkways that led out into the garden proper, perhaps to a prized rosebush or into an olive grove. These are some of the elements characterizing what is now called classical landscape design, also known as traditional landscape design.

Classical landscape design is a subset of formal landscape design that uses linear, clean lines to develop an uncluttered look. These lines can be drawn with rows of trees and well-trimmed hedges, perfect plantings for the classical landscape design. Or perhaps a seat wall made of regimented terra cotta tiles can do double-duty. Here and there, vines, such as ivy or wisteria, can soften any harshness. In this regard, this style is similar to the Mediterranean landscape design with its Roman and Greek influences.

The History of Classical Landscape Design

Borrowing influences from previous civilizations, classical landscape design solidified in Rome and the surrounding countryside. Villas were built with comfortable courtyards, sparkling with the sound of water, shaded by large trees, fragrant with rosemary and citrus fruits. It was from this setting that we got the term "pleasure garden."

In England of the late 1700s, property owners started looking backwards, past the Baroque period and the Renaissance, to the beginnings of western civilization. There, they found classical landscapes making use of woods, water, indigenous plants and small temples. These elements were incorporated into the gardens of that day, further defining the principles of traditional landscape design.

By the way, when Rome fell to the barbarians, the gardens had become so exquisite that the barbarians chose not to ransack them. Instead they kept them up and learned from them. This development is one of the early examples of how we, as humans, learned that beauty can change the world: it can stop violence. This principle is now being used to good effect in gardens started as rehabilitation projects in prisons, inner cities and ghettos.

Choices in Classical Landscape Design

As with all landscape design, the architecture of the house needs to be considered when using a traditional landscape design. For this style, the home and landscape can be tied together through the subtle placement of a hardscape feature, such as the use of tumbled travertine for the courtyard flooring.

Because of the formal principles inherent in this style, you want to strike a balance when choosing materials between boring blandness and baroque lavishness. Think instead in terms of interesting variety. For instance, well-contained decorative gravel can provide color and texture. Courtyards, pool decking and patios should use materials that are symmetrical, in keeping with the formal style. Stone, terra cotta tiles and flagstone are appropriate choices. Granite benches, concrete grottoes and marble urns add sturdiness and reference antiquities.

Your preference for classical landscape design can also be demonstrated in the plants you choose. Your residential garden will be enhanced by fruit trees and other dwarf trees-or perhaps a stand of cypress, mulberry or fig trees. The cheery colors of marigolds, hyacinths and roses are well suited for the classical landscape design. Herbs planted in terra cotta pots scent the air and provide fresh flavor in your outdoor kitchen cooking.

Hardscapes in Classical Landscape Design

Color, form, line, scale, and texture are your means of expressing classical landscape design preferences just as they are with modern landscape design.

Hardscapes to include:
• Outdoor rooms for outdoor living. These living areas, in effect, make your home bigger. They also serve to create transition areas that connect the indoor and outdoor spaces. Plus, they further the notion that a garden is a place of rejuvenation. In particular, outdoor kitchens are important to the traditional landscape design.

• Outdoor water fountains. If you remember your ancient world history classes, you know that the Romans perfected the aqueduct. So water is prized within classical landscape design and nothing showcases it like a picture-perfect outdoor water fountain. Look for fountains in formal, Romanesque, Italianate, Mediterranean and rustic styles. Those made of tile, cast stone, cast iron and concrete work particularly well with this style.

• Swimming pools. When placed within a classical landscape design, the shape of your swimming pool should tend towards basic geometric shapes like rectangles and ovals. Thus, the shape of the pool frames the water and turns it into a classical design element of the landscape. It is often efficient to combine the pool with an outdoor water fountain to eliminate some maintenance redundancies.

• Landscape lighting. Landscape lighting is another important element of traditional landscape design as it creates ambiance and lets you enjoy the outdoors, night and day.

Classical Landscape Design: A Houston Setting

"We implemented a classical landscape design for one of our Houston clients, whose home was French Country. For the garden, we chose a design that closely resembles a famous garden in Florence," says Jeff Halper with Exterior Worlds. "The landscape design makes good use of gravel and limestone, which looks very natural in a Houston garden. And we planted boxwoods, which we trim and shape regularly as part of a well-thought-out residential landscape maintenance plan. It is a lovely and relaxing space."

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Outdoor Water Fountains – be Creative With Your Outside Space

It can often be a homeowner’s nightmare of how you can brighten up the exterior of the property in a unique and modern way.  Most gardens or outdoor spaces will have the usual array of plants and bushes with a patio space and or conservatory but some times it is nice to do something a little different.  Water has always played an important part in gardens and can be used to create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere, whilst many gardens will have a pond these can be hard to keep maintained and often become over grown and do not have the visual effect that is desired.  The sound of running water always has the outcome of creating a calming and relaxing atmosphere and can take you away from the everyday stresses and help to calm and allow you to unwind.

The best way to create a garden water feature is by adding outdoor water fountains, the addition of one or more will create a visually stunning item for your garden and give you a lot of pleasure for many years to come.  There is a whole range of locations that you can add the water fountain to your garden and just some of them include on the patio, decking area, landscaped garden or within the actual garden space.  Outdoor water fountains come in all different shapes and sizes from the petite to the large so if you have a specific requirement for your garden there will be one for you.  The designs range from the traditional style water fountains that everyone has seen within gardens for many years, these are the ornamental designs carved out of stone often referred to as birdbaths due to the birds using them to clean and drink from.  The stone outdoor water fountains come in an array of styles ranging from the traditional one tier bowl effect to the more complex and elaborate multi tier or basin fountains.  The stone outdoor water fountains are visually superb and will fit into many different gardens but sometimes a more modern design will be required.

Modern designs are now made from a whole host of different materials from copper to the very chic stainless steel.  The stainless steel is a perfect compliment to the water feature and combines wonderfully with the flowing water as it shimmers and bubbles over the top and down the main feature.  Just some of the styles you can find include water chimes, reflecting tower mirrors, stainless steel spheres and reflecting tower cylinders to name just a few.  The water is pumped through the base of the water feature and drawn from a reservoir so no plumbing is required and once the unit has been setup it will just require the occasional top up of water to keep it in good working order.  Creativity is the number one word to associate with the outdoor water fountains and some of the designs are absolutely stunning, so depending on how grand you want to be and how much of an impact you would like to make really is up to you.

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Have you cut out and collected pictures of great landscaping ideas, but now wonder how to actually put them onto your own property? Have you wanted to capture the vision of a stately French mansion on your property in Houston, Texas? Would you like to know whether the plants you've admired in European and New England countryside estates will grow on the Texas coastal plains?

If so, you need the services of an experienced residential landscape design professional. A competent landscape designer or landscape architect takes you through the entire design development process, which includes: consultation and program development, analysis of the existing site, conceptual landscaping design, construction documentation and permitting. And then on towards turning the vision in your mind from virtual reality to actual reality.

Landscape design and Analysis of the Site

An essential part of the initial consultation with your landscape designer or landscape architect is a walk around your property. Here is where you get to share your overall vision, detail your wants and needs and desires. It should be a free-flowing discussion about aesthetics, which includes your likes and dislikes of materials, preferences on arrangements-all the "wouldn't it be nice if..." things you've been considering.

Try to be as specific as you can. For example, you may want a deck to seat a party of ten people or a large lawn area on which your three- and five-year-old can play with your Labrador retriever. This detailed information will be brought together by your residential landscape designer or landscape architect to create a program of uses. The program organizes uses by their relationship to one another, much like the inside flow of your home. In fact, the architecture and flow of your home should relate to the architecture and flow of your landscaping. Understanding these relationships and interpreting them well separates the artist-architectural designer from a landscape horticulturalist-contractor.

Residential Landscaping Design

The next step in the design process develops out of the meeting notes, site analysis, program of uses, and the design professional's experience. At this conceptual level, the landscape designer or landscape architect conveys the overall design intent, such as the general use areas and their sizes, swimming pools and other hardscapes, outdoor kitchens and outdoor fountains, lawn areas, and plantings. This phase will also be the time when it is determined which wish list items are possible on the site and which are not. An overall cost study is developed from the conceptual landscaping design as well.

Moving Forward with you Landscape Design:

Once you have agreed on the overall design intent, sizes of use areas, general material selections and their applications, you are ready to begin the landscaping design development and construction phase. The documentation for this phase can be broken down into three groups: 1) landscaping design drawings for permitting. 2) landscaping design drawings to convey final design intent and material selections for you and the installation contractor 3) landscaping design drawings, called construction documents, with specifications for materials, specifications for their installation and installation methods.

These drawings may be accompanied by a full package of additional drawings to include an existing site survey, tree disposition and elevation plan, tree preservation plan, demolition plan, swimming pool plan, landscape drainage systems, irrigation systems, hardscape plan including outdoor kitchen and outdoor water fountains, landscape planting plan, landscape lighting plan, and construction details for the above plans.

As for permits, each city has its own unique requirements for landscape plan approvals. The norm is a submittal of the entire permitting package to be approved or rejected by a committee board. For this reason, it is important to hire a landscaping company that is fluent in these areas, one who knows what vital information to include, such as lot coverage ratios, engineered drainage plans, pool fencing layout and specifications. It is equally important to omit unnecessary information that could create confusion or send up a red flag that would keep the project from getting approved. A knowledgeable residential landscape designer or landscape architect helps win approval as quickly as possible.

Garden Design and the End Results

Whether your project is a simple landscaping design that only encompasses landscape planting or is a complex construction package, it is vital that you hire a landscape designer or landscape architect that is competent in the skill sets detailed here. For your satisfaction, it is also important to distinguish between off-the-shelf landscaping design and a designer who can reflect your unique style. Always ask to see a portfolio and visit the website to determine if the landscaping company under consideration has the sense of style you appreciate and is one who can design a landscape that complements your home and lifestyle.

Additionally, it is highly recommended that you utilize a landscaping design company that not only does the design work, but also performs project management and landscaping installation. There is a world of difference between someone who has great ideas and another person with great ideas who also knows the availability and best use of local materials, local contractors and their methods of construction, overall cost and budget development, and can then maintain the finished product. In short, you want a landscape designer or landscape architect who can deliver a landscape design solution that flourishes in the Houston climate over the long term.

Landscape architects-they are members of a team that you call in when you want your landscape to have an impact. Landscape architects are the professionals that help you turn your property into your dream home. And into a true investment.

Landscape Architects: Background

Who are landscape architects? To become a landscape architect usually requires a bachelor's or master's degree in landscape. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are two undergraduate professional degrees: a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) and a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture (BSLA). Typically, these degrees entail four or five years of study in design, construction techniques, art, history, natural and social sciences.

For landscape architects seeking advanced degrees, there are two routes. Those who hold undergraduate degrees in landscape architecture can earn their Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) in two years. If you hold an undergraduate degree in a field other than landscape architecture and want to go into landscape architecture, the MLA usually takes three years of full-time study.

In 2007, 61 U.S. colleges and universities offered 79 undergraduate and graduate programs in landscape architecture that were accredited by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA).

Landscape Architects: Their Work Process

The first step for landscape architects in planning a project is to study it as a whole. First, they strive to understand the clients' objectives and the available budget. At the same time, they take into consideration the natural elements of the property, such as the climate, soil, trees and other vegetation, and the slope of the land and resulting drainage issues. Additionally, they assess where sunlight falls during the different seasons and the different times of day. They also take into account the surrounding area-the neighboring homes and buildings, sidewalks, streets and utilities.

With studies and analyses in hand, landscape architects then draw up a preliminary design. This is the time when landscape architects consult with other professionals who may be involved in the project, such as civil engineers, landscape contractors or residential architects. This initial design takes into account any late-arriving changes that the client wants, as well as unforeseen requirements made by different governing bodies. In other words, changes, additions and adjustments are expected during this stage.

A proposal is then prepared, showing detailed plans of what the landscaping will look like. Most landscape architects use computer-aided design (CAD) in these technology-driven days and some firms even use video simulation to help clients better see the suggested ideas and plans. The final proposal may include written reports, sketches, models, photographs and cost estimates. These documents will be used both by the client and regulatory agencies.

Finally, landscape architects prepare working drawings to be used by the landscape contractors that show all existing and proposed features. Included is an outline that details the methods of construction and lists the approved materials. At this point, landscape architects usually move into a supervisory role, monitoring the project as the landscape contractors and their crews carry out the plans.

Landscape Architects: Finding One

In the state of Texas, the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners www.tbae.state.tx.us/Professions/Landscape.shtml regulates the practice of landscape architects. Only those individuals who have become registered as landscape architects may legally call themselves a landscape architect. The website provides a link to find a registered landscape architect.

The American Society of Landscape Architects (www.asla.org) is one of the leading industry groups for landscape architects. Founded in 1899, ASLA represents more than 18,200 members in 48 professional chapters and 68 student chapters. Its website offers a "firm finder" link.

Landscape Architects: Things To Do Before Interviewing

The ASLA offers these tips to better prepare yourself to find the best landscape architect for you:

• Think about what you want and how you will use your landscape. Formal entertaining, herb gardens, and children's playgrounds are just some of the possibilities. Think about your preferences for the look of the grounds-would you like an English garden design or perhaps a Modern landscape design?

• Don't just limit yourself to plants and trees; maybe you would like a distinctive garden gate, an outdoor water fountain, a outdoor kitchen, swimming pool or dramatic landscape lighting.

• Make a realistic budget. One rule of thumb is to invest 5 to 10 percent of your house's worth into landscaping. If this seems steep, remember that homes with professional landscaping can fetch 15-20 percent more at the time of resale than homes that lack landscaping, according to a 2004 study commissioned by the Professional Landcare Network.

• Look at books and magazines for ideas and start a file of plants, trees, gardens, yards, pools, patios, decks, fences and other hardscapes that you like-or dislike-to show your landscape architect. This research will help you communicate what you want to achieve or avoid.

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Arbors, Pillars, and Gazebos
These are large structures that can add a good focal point to your garden.Large structures like these will add to the overall grandeur of your garden.Such structure are the perfect place to grow aerial plants.Climbing foliage such as vines may also cling to these platforms, creating an elegantly classic garden effect.

Statuaries and Wind Sculptures
You may want to make one of these a key feature in your garden.Structures like these will add an element of integrity to your garden.

Bird Feeders and Bird Baths
These simple additions to a garden attract beautiful creatures the landscape.A small robin red breast chirping in the garden is enough to put a smile on anybodies face.

Other Architectural Ornamentation
Try to balance architectural structures with the natural shrubs and trees in the garden.If the structure is unequivocally man-made, it will amplify the natural beauty of the nature around and encourage people to interact with it.

Trellises and Obelisks
Use high trellises to block any unsightly views that you may have from your garden.It is very rare that a garden has nothing but uninterrupted view in every direction.By placing a structure in front of the eyesore you will block it from your view altogether.A trellis covered in clinging vines will be great for this purpose.

Fountains and Ponds
There is something hypnotic about the sounds of water trickling away.In some cultures, fountains are included in a garden to encourage the flow of positive energy through the space.If you practice yoga or tai chi or other meditation exercises, this would be the perfect place to indulge.Water fountains range from very the elaborate to the very simple, naturally prices will reflect this but you should be able to find one that suits your tastes and your pocket.

Landscape Lighting
Make the most of your garden by experiencing it at all times of day and night.By installing simple lights on trees and other plants, you can create a beautiful setting which can even be romantic and enticing.You can use all sorts of lights, not just permanent ones.Fairy lights are great for draping over bushes, you can also use candles or lanterns around the lawn to beautiful effect.Lights can also prevent strangers from hiding in your garden.

Garden furniture
The best way to enjoy the beauty of your garden is to stay in it and in order to do so you might need chairs and tables specifically designed for the outdoors.Garden furniture that folds up is really handy because you can take it with you when you go out and about on picnics or whilst camping.

Choosing garden furniture and decoration that suits your garden will make your garden a most enjoyable place to spend time.To know more about garden decors, simply contact your local garden supplier or visit the many websites devoted to landscaping and gardening.