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Oasis Water Garden

Transform Your Garden into a Natural Retreat

This full garden design showcases a breathtaking combination of an ecosystem pond with waterfalls, a pergola seating area, a Millboard walkway, a basalt column fountainscape with fire, a massive rockery, and an expansive pondless waterfall. At the heart of the space is a striking standing stone circle set amidst a wildflower meadow, making this one of our largest and most impressive water garden projects to date.
As featured on YouTube, this garden perfectly balances water, planting, and decking to create an oasis of tranquility. The design includes a moated seating area and an ecosystem aquascape pond, blending natural beauty with functionality.

Services: 
7m x 5m eco-system pond. Two 15m Pondless Waterfalls and Fire Fountainscape
Location: Bedfordshire
Project Cost: £85,000
Cozy garden retreat with a wooden pergola, wicker sofa, colorful pillows, and fire columns at dusk. Surrounded by lush plants and bespoke waterfalls from Northampton for an enchanting outdoor space.

Enjoyed indoors and out

Upon entering the garden, visitors are guided along a Millboard walkway bordered by a granite glacial boulder pondless waterfall, which cascades alongside the path. A separate path leads to a rustic, chunky pergola completely surrounded by water, offering an immersive experience in nature. Access to this secluded, moated seating area is via a simple stone bridge that crosses yet another pondless waterfall. In the centre of the Millboard deck, a Mongolian fire and water basalt column feature is beautifully recessed, adding both visual and sensory intrigue to the space.
At the rear of the landscape, a large ecosystem pond with two cascading waterfall streams creates a peaceful backdrop. Many aquatic plants,, including lilies, have been placed in the pond not only for their beauty but also for their benefits to water quality and a hiding place for wildlife.

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Oasis for Year Round Enjoyment

From the summerhouse deck, the client enjoys a stunning view, with the pond extending right up to the seating area for an immersive outdoor living experience.

The planting scheme is designed with a variety of leaf shapes, textures, and shades, incorporating block planting and repetition for year-round interest. This lush, vibrant planting is the final touch that brings the entire project to life.

The entire garden is enhanced with underwater and terrestrial lighting, which along with the basalt fire feature, allows the client to enjoy the tranquil ambiance even at night.

Garden scene with wooden pergola surrounded by rocks and lush plants, featuring outdoor furniture beneath. Blue sky with scattered clouds and sunlight streaming through. Bespoke pond adds tranquility to the Northampton landscape haven.

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I can honestly say that we’ve had a great experience working with Shade Landscapes over the last few months. Joe and Ben definitely know what they are doing. I came up with a ballpark idea and they took it with enthusiasm and have been so creative. It’s been genius what they have been able to do.

Gary, Bedford 2022
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