Landscaping Water Features by Aspen Creek Landscaping

Aspen Creek Landscaping specializes in unique water features. Water features are a terrific addition because they can help turn your landscape into something special, as well as providing a focal point and attracting wildlife.

On this page are some examples of water features we have created for our customers.

When considering including a water feature in your landscaping design, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1) Do you want your water feature to be the focal point of your project - or just an accent? Whether it's the main focal point or just an accent, you will need to discuss placement and surrounding landscaping options with your designer.

2) What type of water feature do you want?
Take a look at different landscaping books or magazines - you can even take pictures of yards that you like. Compile these together in an "idea file" and you and your designer can go over them together to decide which types of water features and surrounding plants you like that also go best with your existing landscaping (unless you are starting from scratch). You can choose ponds, fountains, waterfalls, bubblers, and much more.

3) What's your budget?
You can have the grandest water feature ideas, but if your budget prohibits your ideas, you won't get the project off the ground. This should probably be listed as the first step, but sometimes it helps to get the idea juices flowing and then work with your designer to help turn your vision into a reality that doesn't break the bank.

Whether it's a natural-looking stream, or an ultra-modern sculpture, at Aspen Creek Landscaping our designers love working with your ideas to turn them into reality.

From simply providing design ideas, consultations, and conceptual drawings, to drafting fully detailed architectural plans, we are able to work within your timeline and budget.

Call us today to ask your burning questions about adding a water feature to your landscaping or to get your project off the ground (or IN the ground if the case may be!):
(503) 625-6888

Or visit our website to view more pictures of our portfolio:
www.aspencreeklandscaping.com

Are you ever stumped for landscaping ideas? Here are a few to get you started

There are many different factors that go into choosing a landscaping design. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to look at their yard and feel overwhelmed.

Instead of looking at the state of the place and thinking, I don’t know how to landscape, the thought that should be running through your mind is that you have a blank canvas to work with. Woohoo!

You have to be able to see beyond the weeds and overgrown grass and see what may lie beneath. It’s not like you have to do it all on your own either – you can contact a landscaper in, oh I don’t know… Aspen Creek Landscaping in Sherwood maybe? or look at garden designs online to get some ideas of what you can do with that space.

The difficult part is going to be clearing out the backyard space by weeding and mowing, but once that is done you can really get down to the fun part of making your new garden come to life.

When you look at designs and other gardens online, you will quickly discover that the landscaping ideas backyard is virtually limitless. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Open Space: You can go with a space that is open yet alive with a million different colors that burst forth from the plants and flowers that you out in there.

Build a deck or patio to fill too much open space: You could have a great deck or patio that is perfect for barbecuing and having friends over for some fun.

Create a sanctuary: You could also have a tranquil spot away from it all, where water features hum a liquid song that will put you in your happy place. That may be taking it a little too far, but you get the idea that you can do whatever suits your style.

It’s one thing to know exactly what you want, but quite another to have the tools and imagination to put it all together.

It really is worth your while to go and visit a garden center to get a good idea of what sort of items are actually available for your backyard space. There is nothing like seeing that actual pieces to get the imagination going and that can help you start to see where things will fit in your garden and how the finished article will look.

Another good idea is to take pictures of the kinds of pieces that you like and take them to a professional landscaper. Chances are they will have done more than one garden that incorporates the styles that you like. They will be able to assess your space and see how each of the elements that you like will fit into place to give your garden a perfect look. 

Your idea of style and the landscapers experience can make for the perfect combination that can turn that overgrown space into a thing of beauty.

Come visit Aspen Creek Landscaping today for free ideas – we have a great garden center and some already landscaped spaces to help get the idea juices flowing. We’re conveniently located just outside Portland – between Sherwood and Newberg on Highway 99 at 25470 SW Gimm Lane, Sherwood, OR.

Water Feature Ideas For Landscape Design

Water features are a terrific way to turn a boring landscape into something interesting and special. Offering a place of serenity as well as an attraction to local wildlife.

Refresh your thinking tool box with some of these ideas and dive into a world of new possibilities.

Small In Scale - Yet Big On Impact:

Outdoor Living Space:

Aerial Display:

Whatever your desired purpose, a few design tips to keep in mind when planning your water features are:

1. What is the overall purpose of the water feature?
   Do you intend to use it for outdoor living space, or to have a quiet place of reflection or to attract wildlife? Decide what it will be used for first.
2. How large is the space?
   If you have a small amount of space to work with, there are many ideas for the best use of that space, but designing the appropriate water feature for the space is key. On the flip side, you wouldn't want a tiny water feature in large space. It would look silly and dwarfed by the rest of the landscape.
3. What is your budget?
   Again, there are many options for different budgets. Decide what your budget is and choose appropriately based on that.

Most importantly, designing and building a water feature that meets your expectations and desires can liven up any backyard or commercial space and add another level of design to your outdoor living space.