Water Features for Any Budget

Water features can help turn your landscape into something special, providing a focal point and attracting wildlife. Dive into these water features and come up with some great ideas for your own backyard.

Aquatic Playspace(7 of 19)

The steep slope of this property created drainage and space issues, says Scott. The solution was to cut into the slope and construct a retaining wall at the rear of the pool. The wall creates a focal point for the pool. The spa was raised 3 feet, enlarging the patio space, and now makes an excellent swim-up bar.

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