Spring
Season
Spring Awakening
Refresh beds with compost, install mulches to conserve moisture, and plan native pollinator plants around water features.
Seasonal Guidance for Sustainable Gardens
A year-round, water-wise approach to gardening with a focus on elegant water features. Each season offers practical steps that honor soil health, biodiversity, and efficient irrigation.
Summer
Season
Efficient Irrigation
Water features should support wildlife while minimizing evaporation: drip lines, shaded basins, and timer controls.
Fall
Season
Seasonal Stewardship
Cover soil, plant perennials for bloom cycles, and prepare ponds and biofilters for cooler months.
Winter
Season
Water Feature Care
Protect pump components, insulate lines where needed, and plan for plant resilience in dormant periods.
Sustainability
Advice
Water-wise Wins
Harvest rainwater, reuse graywater where permitted, and design plantings that reduce runoff while supporting fauna.
Planning
Season
Plan for Bloom Cycles
Create a yearly calendar that aligns flowering stages with water feature aesthetics for year-round appeal.
Water Features with Botanical Elegance
Zahara curates sustainable water features that balance form and function—creating microhabitats while reducing water waste.
Rain Garden
Rain Garden Basins
Passive filtration and irrigation support, blending with surrounding plantings to foster biodiversity.
Pond Feature
Shallow Ponds
Quiet reflections and habitat for beneficial amphibians, with gravity-fed filtration to minimize energy use.
Water Wall
Water Walls & Fountains
Vertical water art that aerates and cools while complementing surrounding greens.
About Zahara
Zahara blends botanical aesthetics with sustainable design. Our focus on water features supports eco-friendly landscaping that thrives in harmony with seasonal shifts.
Philosophy
Ethos & Craft
Designs rooted in ecology, water efficiency, and beauty that lasts through seasons.
Approach
Approach
Collaborative planning with homeowners to ensure low-maintenance, high-impact water features.