8th Annual PNW Water Garden Tour

Attention Landscape and Gardening Lovers: Clear your calendar for Saturday, August 2!

Grab your family and friends and come along for a laid-back day of touring some seriously cool backyards. From small Pondless waterfalls, to full outdoor living spaces complete with ecosystem ponds, hardscapes, and gorgeous landscaping, you'll be sure to get some inspo for your own backyard!

Each stop on the tour has its own unique vibe, and you'll get to see firsthand what living the water garden lifestyle is all about. Whether you're a total pond pro or just love being outside, this tour has something for everyone. You'll even get to chat with the homeowners and meet Mark The Pond Guy & team at the last stop of the day.

Highlights:

• Self-guided tour featuring 4-6 tour stops around the South Sound region
• Start and stop on your own time

TOUR STOPS (TBA)

Info: August just might be our favorite month as pond owners, and you'll see why when you visit the Moonlight Pond Tour! Lilies and hyacinth are blooming, the flower beds and landscape is full of lush and colorful plants and flowers, and the trout and koi are hungry and friendly! The ever-evolving home of Mark The Pond Guy has something for everyone - trout pond, koi pond, Pondless waterfalls, fire pits, pergola, gazebo, and even a new glamping tent... Bring the whole family to experience the water gardening lifestyle.

Info: This three-acre garden known as “Hyak Park”  is a world of its own. Two newly completed water features greet you: a 24' pondless waterfall and a newly reconstructed 14’x39’ pond. Other must-see features include a grove of Cedar and Douglas Fir trees, many of which are adorned with whimsical tree faces, a vintage Airstream surrounded by a cottage garden, a two-story treehouse, and even a classic 50’s car collection. Too much to mention here - come experience it for yourself!

Info: This newly completed 20'x24' recreation pond feels like it belongs on a magazine cover. With sweeping views of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier, this water feature serves as the centerpiece of an artist’s waterfront retreat. An already tranquil and peaceful property was perfected with this interactive water feature - our client enjoys taking a dip in her new pond! (Please note, parking is only available along 24 Ave NW - please do not drive down the gravel path. Exceptions will be made for those with a handicap placard displayed in their vehicle.)

Info: From blank slate to backyard paradise—this dramatic transformation was one of our favorite builds of 2022. The water feature winds through the backyard and stone bridge invites you to relax next to the fire pit across the pond. A perfect example of how water can become the heart of your outdoor living space. 

Info: Nestled into the display garden of Olympic Rockery & Landscape Supply, this stop is a must-see for the tall waterfall, koi pond featuring a fish cave, and a fire fountain feature. Our friends at Olympic Rockery also provide refreshments and restrooms at this stop. 

Info: Tucked into a quiet South Hill neighborhood, this backyard stunner features a 30,000 gallon-per-hour waterfall that cascades over native basalt boulders and creates an impressive centerpiece to this clients backyard. The surrounding hardscapes and landscape lighting were also designed and installed by our team. New this year: a trio of natural stone bowls cascade into one another in a striking fountainscape - just installed by our team a couple weeks ago!

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