Fountainscapes & Waterfalls
Sculptural, low-maintenance water features designed for Minnesota homes and installed with precision. From modern bowls to stacked slate spheres and bubbling urns, we build fountainscapes that look intentional, sound beautiful, and last.
A fountainscape is a self-contained decorative water feature that recirculates water without the need for a full ecosystem pond. These features typically include decorative urns, spheres, bowls, or custom stone elements placed over an underground water reservoir. Because the water is contained below grade, fountainscapes are compact, safe, and low maintenance while still providing the relaxing sound of moving water.
Every fountainscape is designed around your space, your style, and the way you want the water to feel: gentle and elegant, bold and dramatic, or natural and organic.
Modern, clean, and sculptural. Stacked slate spheres create a strong focal point with a refined sound profile, making them ideal for entryways, front yards, and patio corners.
Classic, elegant, and timeless. Bubbling urns deliver a calming sound and pair beautifully with plantings, stone mulch, and walkways.
Sleek architectural movement. Bowls and spillway basins create layered flow and can be arranged in multi-level compositions for a premium modern look.
Organic and Minnesota-friendly. Natural stone bubblers blend into landscapes and feel like they’ve always belonged there, especially when paired with boulders and native plants.
Some of the most visually striking fountainscapes combine multiple fountain styles into one cohesive design. A stacked slate sphere may rise behind a pair of modern fountain bowls. A bubbling granite boulder can anchor a decorative urn. Spillway basins can cascade into lower-level bowls to create layered movement and varied sound.
By blending materials, heights, and water flow patterns, we create custom compositions that feel intentional and sculptural rather than “plug-and-play.” Because each component shares a concealed underground reservoir system, the entire feature operates cleanly and efficiently while maintaining a low-maintenance profile.
Minnesota weather isn’t gentle. Your fountainscape should be built with that reality in mind. We design systems that run clean in summer, shut down properly in fall, and come back to life reliably in spring.
Proper basin construction, stable setting, and correct winterization reduce risk and extend system life.
Hidden reservoir systems keep the feature tidy while maintaining strong recirculating flow.
Right-sized pumps and thoughtful flow tuning help reduce splash-out and unnecessary water loss.
For clients seeking more than a decorative fountain, we offer a fully customized Signature Fountainscape™ design experience. This is a sculptural water composition designed intentionally around your property’s architecture, grade, lighting conditions, and visual flow.
We believe transparent pricing builds trust and helps you plan. Most professionally installed fountainscapes in Southern Minnesota fall into these ranges.
Starting around $3,500 – $6,500
Decorative urn, sphere, or boulder with reservoir.
Typically $6,500 – $12,000
Multiple elements, upgraded stonework, enhanced landscaping.
Often $12,000 – $25,000+
Multi-element design with lighting, premium finishes, architectural layout.
Both fountainscapes and pondless waterfalls deliver the beauty and sound of moving water without a full pond. The best choice depends on your space, the look you want, and how you plan to use the area.
Yes. Some of the most premium designs use a fountainscape element (bowl or sphere) feeding into a short pondless cascade for a layered, custom look.
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Yes. Because fountainscapes use a concealed underground reservoir and do not support fish or full ecosystems, they require significantly less maintenance than traditional ponds. Routine care typically includes occasional debris removal and seasonal shutdown before winter.
Most fountainscapes in Minnesota are shut down before freezing temperatures to protect plumbing and pumps. Proper winterization ensures long-term durability and easy spring startup.
No. Fountainscapes recirculate the same water continuously through a hidden basin. Water loss is minimal and usually limited to evaporation during hot summer months.
Most single-element fountains can be installed in 1–2 days. Larger multi-element or Signature Fountainscape™ projects may take several days depending on design complexity.
Yes. LED lighting can be integrated into most fountain designs to create dramatic nighttime effects and highlight water movement after dark.
To make sure we’re a good fit and to give you an accurate starting design direction, we begin with a short pre-qualification step.
Most consultations take 2 minutes to request. We respond within 1 business day.
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