From Blank Canvas to Backyard Escape

Franklin Lakes, NJ

Paver patio with fiberglass pool in Franklin Lakes, NJ

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Project Description

What was once a plain concrete patio is now a lush Franklin Lakes retreat crafted for relaxation, play, and beauty. Magic Landscaping designed a lagoon-style swimming pool with a natural waterfall, a cozy patio, winding natural stone walkways, vibrant plantings, and a tucked-away putting green. Every corner of the backyard now invites you to unwind, explore, and enjoy the magic of resort-style living without ever leaving home.

It’s a private paradise, shaped by stone, water, and vision.

Project Challenges

The original site was entirely flat, making it difficult to create a believable waterfall feature. To solve this, we designed and sculpted a subtle mound at the back of the pool, elevating the terrain just enough to nestle the waterfall naturally into the landscape. This creative grading gave us the backdrop we needed, turning a challenge into an opportunity to enhance the overall garden composition.

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- Lagoon-style pool with waterfall and integrated spa
  Becomes the shimmering heart of the backyard, where water is not just a feature but an experience, inviting homeowners to soak, swim, and unwind.
- Natural boulder water feature designed with custom elevation
  Transforms a flat yard into a dynamic, believable landscape, adding visual drama and the soothing sound of cascading water to create a sensory escape.
- Reimagined paver patio for versatile outdoor seating and entertaining
  Offers flexible zones for dining, lounging, and gathering, all beautifully connected to the pool and garden.
- Romantic meandering stone paths through lush plantings
  Draw the eye and invite exploration, creating a sense of discovery and adding movement and charm to the garden experience.
- Private putting green surrounded by landscape beds and mature trees
  Adds a playful, personal touch, making the backyard a place for both rest and activity, framed by soft, natural plantings for privacy.
- Softscape enhancements with layered shrubs, perennials, and evergreens
  Provide year-round texture, color, and depth, ensuring every view — from patio to pool to pathways — is beautifully framed and balanced.
Before: A flat, uninspired backyard with a dated concrete patio and no sense of movement or dimension.
After: A lush, immersive retreat where water, stone, and garden come together in harmony. Every corner invites exploration, every feature adds purpose, and the entire space transforms daily living into a resort-like escape.
Naturalistic luxury with a touch of resort-inspired design — combining organic stonework, soft curves, lush plantings, and flowing water to create a backyard that feels both refined and effortlessly natural.
Lagoon-Style Pool, Waterfall Feature, Integrated Spa, Custom Boulder Waterfall with Elevation, Reimagined Paver Patio, Meandering Stone Paths, Private Putting Green, Landscape Beds, Mature Trees, Layered Shrubs and Perennials, Evergreen Softscape
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Residential, Landscape Renovation