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Water features
Bespoke water features, from formal rills to natural rock springs, designed into the wider garden.
In short
What does Gardenscape mean by water features?
Bespoke water features, from formal rills to natural rock springs, designed into the wider garden.
Water in the garden, designed in
A water feature brings sound, movement and light into a garden, and the best ones look as though they belong rather than being set down on top of the planting. We design and build bespoke water features, from formal rills to natural rock springs, as part of the wider garden rather than as a standalone ornament.
Formal or natural
A water feature can be crisp and architectural, a formal rill running along a terrace, a still reflecting pool, a wall spout, or it can be naturalistic, a rock spring or a bubbling boulder set into planting. The right choice follows the house and the garden. We design it to suit the setting and the way you use the space.
Built to run cleanly
The craft is in the part you do not see: sizing the reservoir, matching the pump and flow, and detailing the feature so it runs cleanly and reliably rather than becoming a maintenance headache. We build it as a proper recirculating system, concealed and dependable.
Part of the whole
Because we design and build, a water feature is drawn into the scheme alongside the paving, planting and levels, so it reads as a deliberate part of the garden. Arrange a consultation and we will design one to suit your space.
Sibling disciplines
Also within this craft
- 01
Aquascape ecosystem pond
The Aquascape ecosystem pond, built as a Certified Aquascape Contractor: a low-maintenance, balanced, living pond.
Read - 02
Pondless waterfalls
A waterfall and stream with no open pool: the sound and movement of water, safe around children.
Read - 03
Wildlife ponds
Naturalistic wildlife ponds with gently shelving margins and native planting, built to draw life in.
Read - 04
Koi ponds
Filtered koi ponds built for water quality and viewing, with the right volume and filtration for the fish.
Read - 05
Convert a swimming pool to a natural pond
Turn a tired or costly swimming pool into a chemical-free natural swimming pond, often reusing the existing structure.
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Cost context
Indicative ranges
Figures are relative, not quotations. Each scheme is priced after a survey of access, levels, drainage and finish standard.
| What changes the cost |
|---|
| style (formal or natural) |
| reservoir and pump |
| materials |
| integration with planting and paving |
Source: Gardenscape. Figures as of 2026-06-03.
Recent work
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Common questions
Common questions
Bespoke features from formal rills, reflecting pools and wall spouts to naturalistic rock springs and bubbling boulders. We design the style to suit the house and the garden rather than offering a catalogue.
Not if it is built right. We size the reservoir and pump and detail the feature so it runs cleanly and reliably as a recirculating system, which is what keeps maintenance low.
A water feature is generally smaller and about sound and movement, often with little or no open water, where a pond is a larger body of water. We build both, and help you choose what suits the garden.
Yes, and it works best that way. Because we design and build, the feature is drawn into the scheme alongside the paving, planting and levels so it reads as a deliberate part of the garden.
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