Consider These Landscape Materials for Your Water Features in Sussex County, NJ

Consider These Landscape Materials for Your Water Features in Sussex County, NJ

Water features add a delightful touch to your landscape projects. Whether it’s a simple bubbling fountain, a serene reflecting pool, a lush koi pond or a majestic waterfall, water adds movement, interest, color, and brightness to a property. But simply installing a water feature isn’t enough; for a finished look, consider using these landscape materials with your water features in Sussex County, NJ.

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A Hidden Garden With a Centerpiece Fountain

Imagine this: Lush monochromatic vegetation surrounding a small garden retreat serves as the perfect backdrop for meditation or enjoying a good book. The space features a natural bluestone patio that works harmoniously with the surrounding greenery. A masonry pillar supports a copper bowl fountain, and a spacious stone bench is just big enough for two homeowners to sit side-by-side. The walkway to this intimate space is made of old-world cobblestone style pavers, and subtle landscape lighting set below knee height illuminates the space just enough to establish a soothing mood.

An Artistic Minimalist Fountain

Imagine this: Rusted pipe fountains set in a shallow pool are lined with decorative stone and surrounded by a low masonry seating wall bring a sophisticated air to a front entryway. The wall offers visitors a chance to sit and admire the fountain, and also houses low-voltage landscape lights that make the space both tranquil and welcoming.

A Spa With a Water Wall

Imagine this: A private tree-lined paver walkway leads to a spa tucked away in a petite spa area reclaimed from a formerly unused side yard. The spa is open to the backyard views and sheltered from public view with a tall masonry water wall on two sides. The cool water trickling down the water wall offers relief from the heat of the hot tub, and a serene space is maintained even when the hot tub jets are turned off. Adding to the effect is a warm outdoor lighting scheme bringing out the beauty of the space at night.

A Stone-on-Stone Fountain for a Natural Touch

Imagine this: Property owners sit on a comfortable lounge chair beside a unique rock fountain or mini-waterfall set in a rustic natural landscape of pebbles and decorative stone, and they’re surrounded by cheerful flowering plants. Beneath their feet are textured flagstone slabs bordered by dark cobblestone pavers and inconspicuous landscape light fixtures that illuminate the fountain with stunning effect after dark.

A Pool With Wall of Spillways

Imagine this: You could take your pool project to a new level of drama and sophistication with a stonework fountain wall featuring several spillways from which water arcs into the pool in a constant display of movement. After dark, the arcs of water are illuminated, creating the illusion of stillness.

A Pond With a Waterfall 

Imagine this: You’re given the opportunity to create a backyard nature reserve. Nature lovers will delight in this backyard transformation that invites local wildlife to a water wonderland that includes a pond with a waterfall surrounded by boulders and native vegetation, and even a pebble beach where kids and adults alike can enjoy the delights of playing with water.

Urn Fountains

Imagine this: Contemporary urns set on top of monochromatic masonry pillars spill into a shallow pool lined with decorative rock. Relaxation is a must on the smooth monochromatic paver patio nearby, and the soothing sounds of the fountains can wash worries away in this luxurious retreat.  

Wall units and veneers, natural stone and concrete pavers, steps and slabs, landscape boulders, bulk decorative stone and gravel, and landscape lighting are just a few of the many ways to enhance a water feature. Stop by and let our experts inspire and guide your next project!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

E. P. Jansen Nursery began with an inspired vision only a family-run company can design. After purchasing her father's home and five acres of land in 1972, Elizabeth and Jan Jansen transformed the land into a community-focused, pick-your-own-strawberries, gladiolus, and chrysanthemum farm. Over ten-thousand chrysanthemums grew throughout the five acres during those early years. But as Jan and Elizabeth adapted and grew their vision, they also began to look ahead, expanding their business plan by breaking up their expansive flower offerings into separate products, and thus allowing the growth of an extensive, diverse nursery. After over 45 years, this family-focused company has grown to become the premier hardscape and plant supplier in the region. The sprawling farm now offers high-quality nursery stock curated from around the world as well as a comprehensive selection of natural stone, wall systems, pavers, blue stone, granite, and a wide variety of tools and bulk support materials.