Summer’s so close, we can taste it, see it, hear it… and, somewhat unfortunately, feel it. The good news is, we live in an era of personal convenience, in which ice-cold air conditioning is never far away and many of us spend the season with a cold beverage permanently affixed to the palm of our dominant hand. For those who want to spruce up our outdoor spaces in an homage to the art of keeping cool, today’s roundup of water features offers a range of ideas, from a personal backyard koi pond or two to a standalone fountain and a massive pool with multiple side spouts. Water slide, anyone? Last one in’s a rotten egg.
Backyard Koi Pond by Aqua Eden
Front Yard Pond from HGTV
Front Yard Waterfall from HGTV
Koi Pond by Aqua Eden
Lit Pool with Water Features from Paragon Pools
Mini-Waterfall from Pools By Ted Dixon
Pondless Waterfall from Earthworks Lawn & Landscape
Tri-Stone Water Feature by JB Custom Remodeling
Water Feature from Mesa Garden Studio
Water Slide from Kris Svelling Custom Designs
Koi ponds found at Aqua Eden.