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Transforming a Wooded Backyard Into a Natural Outdoor Retreat

Custom Narural
Pool

A wooded backyard can become much more than an unused patch of land. With thoughtful landscape design, natural materials, and expert craftsmanship, it can be transformed into a relaxing outdoor retreat that feels connected to the surrounding landscape.

For this Asheville, North Carolina, project, Living Waters Landscaping created a custom natural-style swimming pool, a dramatic boulder waterfall, and a hand-laid flagstone patio. Each feature was designed to complement the property’s wooded setting and create a seamless transition between the home and the outdoors.

A Natural-Style Swimming Pool

The centerpiece of the project is a custom swimming pool designed to feel at home in its natural surroundings. Rather than creating a pool that looks separate from the landscape, the design incorporates organic shapes, natural stone, and carefully selected materials to create a more integrated appearance.

The result is a pool that offers the enjoyment and functionality of a traditional swimming pool while capturing the character of a natural water feature. For Asheville homeowners, a custom pool can provide a beautiful way to enjoy the region’s natural setting while creating a more functional backyard.

A Dramatic Boulder Waterfall

Massive boulders give the waterfall a sense of scale and permanence. Carefully positioned stone creates a natural-looking cascade, adding movement, sound, and visual interest to the backyard.

A waterfall can transform the atmosphere of an outdoor space. The sound of flowing water creates a peaceful backdrop, while the stonework helps connect the pool to the surrounding wooded landscape. Custom waterfalls and boulder water features are ideal for Asheville properties because they complement the area’s mountain character and natural terrain.

Hand-Laid Flagstone Patio

The flagstone patio provides a durable and inviting area for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the pool. Each stone was selected and placed to create a natural pattern that complements the boulders and surrounding landscape.

Natural stone patios are especially well suited to mountain properties because they offer lasting beauty and blend naturally with the terrain. The varied shapes, textures, and colors of the flagstone give the space a handcrafted appearance while creating a comfortable foundation for outdoor living in Asheville.

Designed to Belong

At Living Waters Landscaping, we specialize in creating water features, stonework, and outdoor living spaces that look as though they have always belonged on the property. Our goal is to design landscapes that are beautiful, functional, and connected to their natural surroundings.

From custom pools and ponds to waterfalls, patios, and complete backyard transformations, we bring together thoughtful landscape design and skilled construction to create outdoor spaces that can be enjoyed for years to come. Our Asheville landscaping services are tailored to each property, lifestyle, and vision.

Create Your Own Backyard Retreat

If you are considering a natural pool, boulder waterfall, flagstone patio, or other outdoor living project in Asheville, Living Waters Landscaping can help bring your vision to life.

Living Waters Landscaping
📍 Asheville, North Carolina
📞 828-301-8017

Services include:

● Custom pools

● Natural swimming pools

● Ponds and waterfalls

● Boulder water features

● Natural stone patios

● Flagstone patios

● Outdoor living spaces

● Landscape design

● Asheville landscaping

● Backyard transformations

A wooded backyard can become a one-of-a-kind retreat with the right design and craftsmanship. Contact Living Waters Landscaping to begin planning your Asheville outdoor living transformation

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Flagstone Patio with Pondless Waterfall and Japanese Garden in Asheville, NC

Pondless waterfall and landscape

Every project has a story, and this one is told through stone, water, and design. Watch the construction unfold step by step, from the first piece of flagstone to the final touches that created this backyard oasis!

Backyard Oasis

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Watch the full construction of this Japanese garden with flagstone patio and Pondless waterfall
Flagstone Patio

“Dreaming of a space like this? Contact us to start your own backyard transformation!

Jacob

Living Waters Landscaping

828-301-8017

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Creating a Backyard Oasis: Pondless Waterfall & Patio Build in Asheville

If you’ve been dreaming of turning your backyard into a peaceful retreat, our latest project in Asheville, NC might spark some inspiration. We recently designed and built a pondless waterfall paired with a beautiful flagstone patio for our clients, creating a natural space where they can relax, entertain, and enjoy the soothing sound of moving water. This project showcases how the right combination of stonework and water features can transform an ordinary yard into a custom outdoor oasis!

Backyard Waterfall

Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full video:

https://youtu.be/0v82xXk19IY?si=T0M7DAvbQ-iQmmXg

We had a blast creating this breathtaking waterfall and custom flagstone patio for some really amazing clients!

Patio and waterfall

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing pondless waterfall, a custom flagstone patio, or a complete backyard transformation, our team specializes in creating outdoor spaces that blend beauty with functionality. Every project is tailored to fit your lifestyle and vision, so you can enjoy your own personal retreat right at home. Ready for your own backyard oasis? Give us a call today!

Jacob

Living Waters Landscaping

828-301-8017

Living.waters102@gmail.com

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New Patio and Waterfall

Just wrapping up this dry laid flagstone patio and Pondless waterfall.

This is a pretty custom job so has taken us a couple months to complete.

Patio and waterfall

Still need to install some plants, mulch and do the aquatic and landscape lighting.

But it’s looking good so far!!

Check back later for more finished pictures of this project in Asheville, Nc

Before

Here’s the patio going in.

We used Tennessee Crab orchard stone for this flagstone patio

Setting the first stone!

We use a free draining gravel base for all our patios.

This allows great compaction and drainage.

Finished Flagstone Patio

Here’s the end result!

Came out great!

We custom cut all the stone to fit tight together with minimal gaps.

Then on to the waterfall.

This is a Pondless waterfall.

Which means, we install a basin of water underground to hold the volume of water needed to run the water feature.

Pondless waterfalls are less maintenance and usually less expensive then installing a pond.

Before construction

Here’s what the property looked like before we started.

During construction

Then we started setting large boulders to create a beautiful waterfall.

We use an Epdm rubber liner to contain the water.

Tennessee fieldstone was the clients choice for stone in this feature.

So we hand picked all the boulders to create a naturalistic water feature.

Water feature progress

It’s can be a tedious process creating a custom Pondless waterfall.

But the results are amazing!

Pondless waterfall

Almost done here, just need the plants and mulch!

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Pondless Waterfall

Check back later for the finished project!

Give us a call for any water feature or patio projects!

Jacob

Living Waters Landscaping

828-301-8017

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Insane Before and After!

Here’s a before and after pic of a large Pondless waterfall we built in Asheville, Nc.

Before and After Pondless Waterfall