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It is the link that connects us all.”
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Unique Gardens

Bespoke pond with lily pads and aquatic plants surrounded by rocks and lush greenery, featuring a curved wooden bridge and sandy pathways. Expert pond maintenance in Northampton.

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Professional Pond Building & Maintenance Services

Bring calm to your
outdoor space

Shade Landscapes is your trusted, award winning specialist for custom water garden design and construction across Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and surrounding areas. We create nature-inspired ponds and water features that blend seamlessly with their surroundings. As a family-run business with RHS certification and over 20 years of experience, we take pride in our craftsmanship. We are the 2023 UK Aquascape Artists of the Year and rated 5 stars on Google.
Serene garden pond with water lilies in bespoke Northampton setting, surrounded by rocks and greenery, featuring a wooden footbridge blending natural beauty with artistry.Joe Pemberton About us ImageBen Pemberton About Image
Multi Award Winning Family Business - 5* Reviews
Pond and Water Feature Specialists
2023 UK Aquascape Artists of the Year
Northamptonshire, Surrounding Counties & London

Creating the

PERFECT HARMONY
WITH NATURE

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Creating the

PERFECT HARMONY
WITH NATURE

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Award Winning

you’re in
safe hands

As the 2023 UK Aquascape Artists of the Year, Shade Landscapes creates stunning, naturalistic ponds and water features. We enhance these with planted schemes, driftwood, and moss for a harmonious look. As an award-winning, family-run business, we pride ourselves on craftsmanship, attention to detail, and strong client relationships. Let us transform your outdoor space.
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Weathered hands cradling a miniature waterfall and landscape, symbolizing bespoke waterfalls Northampton, nature, and protection.

Hands of the artist

At Shade Landscapes, we blend natural processes with proven science to deliver exceptional water gardening. By boosting biodiversity to work with nature rather than against it, our approach supports native flora and fauna, helping to restore aquatic habitats across the UK. Our mission is to demonstrate a different approach to naturally balanced water gardening, enabling clients to give nature a home and thereby connect and enjoy its proven benefits for mental and physical well-being. 
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DESIGNED WITH
NATURE IN MIND

At Shade Landscapes, we blend natural processes with proven science to deliver exceptional water gardening. By boosting biodiversity to work with nature rather than against it, our approach supports native flora and fauna, helping to restore aquatic habitats across the UK. Our mission is to demonstrate a different approach to naturally balanced water gardening, enabling clients to give nature a home and thereby connect and enjoy its proven benefits for mental and physical well-being. 
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Serene garden at dusk with a softly lit water stream by Bespoke Ponds Northampton, surrounded by rocks and plants, with a warmly illuminated building in the background for a tranquil atmosphere.
Bespoke waterfall gently cascading over rocks into a clear stream, surrounded by lush greenery and stones in Northampton.
Serene garden pond with water lilies in bespoke Northampton setting, surrounded by rocks and greenery, featuring a wooden footbridge blending natural beauty with artistry.
Aerial view of a wooden deck featuring a stylish pergola and cozy seating area with vibrant cushions, surrounded by bespoke ponds crafted in Northampton. The scene is enhanced by glistening water, decorative rocks, lush plants, and subtle illumination from strategically placed lights. Perfect for outdoor relaxation and elegant garden design inspiration.
Aerial view of a wooden deck featuring a stylish pergola and cozy seating area with vibrant cushions, surrounded by bespoke ponds crafted in Northampton. The scene is enhanced by glistening water, decorative rocks, lush plants, and subtle illumination from strategically placed lights. Perfect for outdoor relaxation and elegant garden design inspiration.