Water Features 101: Fountains, Waterfalls, and Ponds

Water features add motion and sound to a backyard in a way almost nothing else does. Here's a quick breakdown of the styles we build most often.

Sculptural Fountains and Spillways

A raised spillway or sculptural fountain adds a strong visual and audible focal point, often built right into a pool or spa wall so the sound of moving water carries across the whole space.

Waterfalls Built Into the Landscape

Rock and stone waterfalls work well when a pool is meant to feel more natural, tucked into a hillside or backed by planting rather than sitting as a plain rectangle.

Ponds and Still Water

Not every water feature needs to move. A still reflecting pond can add calm to a space without the upkeep of a full water feature system.

The right choice depends on the feel you're going for — dramatic and loud, or quiet and still. We'll help you figure out which one actually fits your space.