There’s something about water that just changes a space. It doesn’t have to be big or fancy—just the sound of moving water, the look of a clean line, or a place for birds to stop by is enough to make a yard feel… peaceful. Not in a dreamy way—more like the difference between sitting in traffic and sitting on a porch.
We build water features that make sense for real properties. Small fountains tucked into garden beds. Pondless waterfalls that don’t turn into mosquito farms. Stream beds that help with drainage but look good doing it. If you’ve got a slope, an awkward corner, or a bed that’s missing something, water might be the thing it’s missing.
We’re not into overcomplicating things. We build features that last, don’t require daily babysitting, and don’t cost a fortune to maintain. We make sure you know how it works, how to keep it running, and what to expect year-round.
Some folks want full ponds with fish and aquatic plants. Others want something small—something they can hear from the patio without it becoming another chore. Either way, we’ll guide you through the options that fit your yard, budget, and the time you actually want to spend taking care of it.
If you’ve got drainage issues or erosion problems, we can often design a water feature that solves both. Function and form don’t have to be separate.
We walk the property to see where water makes sense—visually, practically, and structurally.
We sketch out the concept, choose materials, and talk size, sound, and flow. No guesswork.
We excavate, install pumps and liners, stack stone, place boulders, and test everything before we call it done.
We show you how it works, explain upkeep, and leave you with a plan that won’t eat up your weekends.
We have been using RNS for several years for weekly lawn maintenance, snow removal, fall and spring clean-up, mulch and bed maintenance, and other yard projects. They do a great job, take care and pride in their work, and are reasonably-priced and reliable. We definitely recommend Ray and RNS.
Heather Erickson
So happy with their work! Wish I had found them years ago!
Normal Matheny
Ray and his team were amazing!! We’ve had a few bad experiences with landscape companies but this crew is incredibly hardworking! Our property looks amazing. They truly went above and beyond!!
Hamsa Yaqo
We have been through our fair share of lawn services in the past and RNS Landscaping is BY FAR the most professional and attentive company we have used. We use RNS for landscaping, fall/spring clean up, as well as their snow plow services. They always show up promptly, and everything is very clean. Would highly recommend Ray and his team!
Mythi Nguyen
RNS handles our lawn, spring and fall cleanups, and our snow plows in Bloomfield Hills. They are prompt, professional, and do a great job. They were referred to me by a friend who is equally satisfied.
Michael Gharib
Ray and his crew did an awesome job. On time and on budget. Highly recommend!
Michael Sklarski