Elevate your outdoor space with extraordinary concepts for backyard ponds, pools, and fountains

Are you looking for a unique water feature for your garden? We have collected 14 of the most unusual backyard pond, pool and fountain ideas for you. Water features offer many advantages in addition to the visual appeal. They instantly turn into a focal point and can be used to make an area more relaxing, attract wildlife, or be used as a place to chill out in hot weather. It is time to take a closer look at 14 Unusual Backyard Pond, Pool, and Fountain Ideas.

This backyard pond idea is inspired by the Balinese Gardens. The harmony between comfort and the natural world creates an oasis for humans.

Here, the backyard is upgraded with a natural-looking pond and an island in its middle. Approaching it happens with a floating bridge made of wood decking. The floating patio features a red day bed and semi-round bar tables at its edge.

Natural-looking swimming ponds have become very popular because of their non-traditional design and and eco-friendly approach.


They look like a creation of nature featuring a pond shape with plenty of water-friendly plants and rock edging.

Usually, the natural-looking ponds are divided into two sections by a wall. One of the areas is for swimming, the other one is called the regeneration area where natural cleaning happens with plants.

This front garden looks like a modern Asian garden feature offering a tranquil feeling with the harmonious combination of white gravel, ornamental plants and water.

The water feature comes out of a wall flowing into a ground pond. The white color of the retaining wall and the white and gravel tiles of the pond cohere with the rock garden and the siding.