Water Features
If you were to imagine the perfect backyard, what would it include? A gorgeous swimming pool for your family to enjoy? An eye-catching fish pond to satisfy your inner fisherman? Perhaps the soothing sounds of a gurgling stream to drown out noisy neighbors or traffic?
Make a statement with custom water features in your yard to create an oasis you never want to leave.
Add A Water Feature To Your Backyard Oasis
Custom Fountains, Waterfalls, Pools, and More
Not sure how to bring it all together? At Cottonwood Landscapes, our professional design team can make your vision for your outdoor space come to life. We have years of experience designing, installing, replacing, and repairing every water feature imaginable, and we are ready to help turn your dream yard into a stunning and affordable reality.
If you want your yard to be a place where everyone loves to gather, adding water features can help. From adding a simple bird bath or quiet pond to installing a swimming pool or tiered fountain that serves as a focal point among foliage, outdoor water features are the perfect addition to any yard, making it feel more peaceful and even offering therapeutic benefits.
Cottonwood Landscapes Design Process
When you call upon our team to help transform your yard, we do much more than simply install water features. We also:
- Work with you to develop customized landscaping elements that complement your yard.
- Discuss the various options and help you envision how hardscapes and softscapes would look.
- Design and install a water feature that is in alignment with your vision.
- Maintain, repair, replace, and install water features.
- Determine your budget and help you create a beautiful yard at an affordable price.
- Never cut corners, always making sure that all of our creations are high quality and long-lasting.
We specialize in creating beautiful works of art at an affordable price. It doesn’t matter if you want water walls, a garden fountain, a swimming pool or hot tub, a koi pond, or anything else, we have the materials and technology to create a cost-effective project that will complement your home and yard. Learn more about our landscape design process for Utah homes.
Mixing Hardscapes and Softscapes
Hardscapes and softscapes are important aspects of a well-landscaped area. Your backyard water feature is considered a softscape. This element of landscaping is something living, that organically changes or grows. In comparison, hardscapes are permanent elements such as concrete, stone, or buildings. Once installed, they stay the same over time and complement the softscapes around them.
A well-designed yard is a mix of hardscapes and softscapes, which are features Cottonwood Landscapes offers to clients. Hardscapes we design, install, and maintain include:
- Fire Pits
- Pavers & Flagstone
- Retaining Walls
- Decks
- Arbors & Gazebos
- Pergolas
- Pool Houses
- Outdoor Kitchens
Some of our water features include:
Remember—our water features can be both beautiful and functional. If you want to keep cool in the summer, we can install a beautifully designed swimming pool complete with a decorative wall fountain, waterfalls, and slides.
Design Inspiration for a Backyard Water Feature
We understand that installing a water feature in your yard is not a small decision. There are a lot of factors to consider while determining what would look best and increase your yard’s aesthetic appeal the most. We are always happy to discuss the options with you and give our professional opinion on what water feature idea would benefit your yard the most.
If you need some inspiration, browse our gallery below These are only a few examples of what we can do for you, but they accurately show the high standard we set for the quality of our work and how the sounds of falling water can add the perfect finishing touch to any yard.
See What Our Clients Say
Matthew Horn2023-12-20They were very professional—showing up exactly when they said they would, and things looked exactly how they described. And whenever anything did deviate from expectations, they were quick with communications. I could not expect anything more.Bill Aho2023-06-14Cottonwood Landscapes built a 20' semi-circular raised patio with pavers, along with some related projects that also involved electrical, carpentry and masonry. My feedback is very positive. Their design skills are excellent. They had a much better vision of the finished product than I did. Their crews were professional, dependable and talented. They knew what they were doing and showed up for a full day of work every day. They also had very good masonry and carpentry subs. And they were generally responsive and easy to work with. I will say this--they aren't cheap. There were some charges that had me scratching my head and we did have a few back and forths. But the questionable charges were relatively small compared to the overall price and I would much rather have a finished product that I love than take a minor price reduction. I would recommend them with confidence, especially for those with high standards.Tianna Jorgensen2022-12-01The people working in this company are honest hard-working individuals they get the job done and it looks amazing afterwards we are always sure to clean up as we go honesty and integrity is super important and this company has itAndrew S2022-11-30Overall I would say I am pleased with the design process and the installation. I had them regrade the slope and replace almost everything in my back yard. They replaced some clay with soil, regraded everything to slope away from the house, added a paver walkway, installed sod, and several other items. The workers showed up on time and worked very hard to get job done right and in a timely manner. The landscaping is beautiful, the paver walkway looks amazing, and most of the project looks great. You can tell that they know what they are doing and care about their work. My only frustrations were how they accidentally broke a rock feature and also how they missed some quality checks. Missing paver sand, pop up drains being buried too deep, and other minor items would all be quick and easy fixes if they had inspected the work or else responded to my requests before the ground froze. The good news is that they agreed to look at the missed items, and they agreed to fix them later… but I will have to wait 3-4 months for the ground to thaw and then hope that they are still willing to resolve everything then. They definitely got the most important things completed correctly in this project, and it really does look great. But it would have been a better experience if the final touches had been completed correctly and in a timely manner.David Dunne2022-09-22Not easy to locate, lacking any signage, but I was finally able to find the right Building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This depends on what you want to get out of your custom water feature. Do you want an outdoor fountain that attracts birds, offers soothing sounds, and highlights a certain area of your yard? Or are you interested in a swimming pool that brings loved ones together for fun and exercise? Let’s talk about the atmosphere you want in your yard, and how we can achieve those results with our landscaping services.
You may want your water feature to have a place of prominence in your yard, or be tucked into a quiet corner to serve as a little getaway. Consider the purpose the feature will serve, and any zoning restrictions to ensure a pool isn’t too close to power lines, property lines, or under vegetation that will drop debris. We can help you consider all placement factors depending on the type of water fountains, pond, pool, or stream you want to install.
Water features need to be cleaned quarterly, and the water should always be flowing. Pumps need inspection, and water levels should always be maintained. In Utah, winterization of water features is recommended.
Waterproof materials are best and can include stainless steel, concrete, river rock, or tile. Depending on the type of feature (pool vs. pond, for example), a mix of materials can give the overall look you’re envisioning.
A lot of factors influence the cost of a pool in Utah, such as above-ground vs. in-ground, size, depth, and materials used. You could be looking at as little as $50,000 to as much as $250,000. Let’s set up a consultation to see what your specific budget should be based on your specific needs.
