Winner of Best Large Scale: The challenge was to use the existing layout and keep the feel of the beautiful forest behind it,” Fitzsimmons said.
Winner of Best Large Scale, Fitz’s Fish Ponds.
Winner: Best Large Scale
Winner of Under 15K category: Bobby Kenyon & team created a luxe, private sitting area atop 685 sq. ft. of Belgard Lafitt pavers, set under a majestic cedar pergola for the enjoyment of this new pondless waterfall and meandering 16-foot stream.
Best Waterfall: This project took 75 tons of granite boulders, multiple change orders and a lot of creative fortitude to construct this towering landmark in a lakeside community
Jason Heller & Neptune’s Water Gardens wins for the 2017 Best Waterfall Category.
Best Pondless: Tom Dieck, TRD Designs, wins Best Pondless Award.
Best Pondless: The new towering waterfall looks as though it has always originated at the back of the property.
Best Pondless: Dieck's team installed two, variable-speed pumps behind 18,000 pounds of boulders, carrying the water flow over multiple drops.
Most Artistic category: This 6-by-8-foot pond embedded in a backyard patio achieves a harmonious level of balance that marries the formal with the naturalistic.
Most Artistic: "We love the way the monotone, dark-purple slate contrasts with the earthy tones and texture of the weathered limestone,” Wood said.
Tim Wood's Aquatic Edge Pond & Landscape Solutions wins for the Most Artistic category.