OUTDOOR LIVING

Outdoor Living Spaces that Feel Like a Getaway

From peaceful ponds to full backyard retreats, we bring nature and luxury together—right in your own Lowcountry landscape.

Outdoor garden patio with two green cushioned chairs, a round table with a cheese plate, two glasses of white wine, and a bottle, overlooking a garden with a small pond, rocks, and vibrant flowers.

Outdoor Living, Reimagined

Your backyard should feel like an escape—not an afterthought. Our outdoor living spaces are crafted to blend beauty, function, and the natural rhythm of the Lowcountry. Whether it's transforming a blank canvas into a lush retreat or reworking an existing space into something extraordinary, we bring creative vision and ecological design together to bring how you live outdoors to the next level.

Our experience working with Darby Vedder and his team of expects was wonderful. We could not be more pleased. Our recommendation is of the highest level.

– Robert Gorman

OUTDOOR LIVING OFFERINGS

What We Offer

In addition to our custom water features, we design and build complete outdoor living environments tailored to your space and lifestyle. Whether you're starting from scratch or enhancing an existing landscape, our services bring structure, beauty, and intention to every corner of your yard.

Cardinal Pond Design and Landscaping brings a special flair to the water industry. A team of committed professionals to meet all your Pond/Pondless/Fountains and Landscaping dreams. If you’re unsure what you want for a water enhancement on your property, do not fret. Darby and his team will help create a phenomenal design with that personal touch.

–J. Hill

PHILOSOPHY

Nighttime garden scene with illuminated trees, flowers, and a small waterfall. The garden features a stone path, low lighting, and a water stream flowing over rocks.

Our Design Philosophy

Rooted in Nature. Designed for Your Life.

We believe outdoor spaces should feel as natural as they look—designed to support the land, reflect your lifestyle, and bring a sense of peace and beauty to your daily life. Whether we’re building a serene ecosystem pond or a full outdoor living retreat, our approach is always the same: work with nature, not against it.

We use ecologically sound materials and low-maintenance design principles that allow your landscape to thrive in Charleston’s coastal climate. As Certified Aquascape Contractors (CAC) with over 20 years of experience in outdoor design, we specialize in creating spaces that feel effortless, inviting, and in tune with the rhythms of the Lowcountry.

Our goal has always been simple: make every yard more beautiful—and more you.

A narrow, stone pathway leads to a rustic wooden door surrounded by lush greenery and brick walls, with various plants and trees creating a garden-like ambiance.

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