Compact bubbling boulders and overflowing urns that deliver the sound of water in the smallest spaces.
A bubbling boulder or an overflowing urn is the simplest way to make water part of a space. Water wells up from the top and runs down the sides into a hidden basin, with no open pool and almost no upkeep. It fits patios, entries, gardens and corners that would never fit a pond.
We drill natural boulders or set ceramic urns over buried reservoirs. A pump inside the reservoir sends water up through a pipe, and it spills over the top, runs down the surface and returns through gravel or stone. Plants and river rock soften the edges.
A bubbler sounds soft and steady. Because the water is spread thin over stone, it has a gentle, burbling sound that blends into the garden and is easy to live with.
Because the water goes into a hidden basin under stone, there is no open pool. That makes bubblers suitable for homes with young children or pets.
A small reservoir needs occasional topping up and a seasonal pump clean. An auto-fill can take even that off your list.
A covered, well-ventilated reservoir keeps debris and animals out. We add a screen over the basin and a clean-out access for annual cleaning.
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BeforeAfterSoft sound, great for patios.
Water disappears into stone.
Drilled and set to look like springs.
Small reservoir, simple pump.
Subtle uplights show off the water.
Boulders, urns and basalt columns.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
SituationNew YardsStarting from bare ground: where to put water, how big to go and what to decide before the…Learn more 
Material guideStone and BouldersLimestone, fieldstone, river rock and flagstone: which stone looks right, how it behaves in water and how it…Learn more 
Material guidePond LightingUnderwater, spot and path lights for water features: LED types, color temperature and where to aim them.Learn more Enter pond volume, waterfall width and lift and see the pump flow to look for.
Tell us what you have in mind and send photos of your yard. We plan the visit so we arrive ready.
We walk the yard, discuss size, style and sound and mark the shape on the ground.
You get a clear written price, and we agree on a day and an arrival window.
Excavation with shelves and a stable slope, with protection for your lawn and a call to 811 first.
Liner, plumbing, filtration, stone and plants installed with careful attention to the hidden parts.
Water treated, flow tuned and a walk-through with you before we leave.
Yes. A self-contained basin sits on a patio or inside a bed beside it. We confirm the weight and drainage first.
Soft and gentle. We can raise or lower the flow to change the sound.
They lose a little to evaporation. A hidden reservoir holds enough for days, and an auto-fill keeps it topped up.
Yes. Pick a stone you love and we will drill it and set it, or we can help you find one at a stone yard.
Not if it is covered. We use stone and a screen to keep it clean and safe.
Patio and Pool Water FeaturesScuppers, sheer descents, spillways and bubblers that add water to a patio, an outdoor kitchen or the edge…Explore 
Pond and Fountain LightingUnderwater and landscape lights that make waterfalls, ponds and fountains glow after dark.Explore 
Auto-Fill ValvesFloat valves and controllers that keep a pond or fountain at the right level through summer evaporation.Explore 
Courtyard and Entry FountainsFountains that welcome guests at the front door, anchor a courtyard or fill a quiet garden corner.Explore Tell us about the job and we will call you back quickly.
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