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Construction of a Water Garden

Chuck — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:14:43 +0000

The pictures and descriptions below show the construction process of a large pond in New Jersey. Although you do not need a large water garden to enjoy it, this illustrates the building process.

Day 1 – Arrival at the site.

Day 1 – Excavation of the pond, and installation of the skimmers and plumbing. Large projects require machinery to excavate the hole but most installations can be dug by hand with no damage to your property.

Day 3 – Installation of the under liner and the liner.

Day 4 – Installation of rocks inside of the pond and the construction of the waterfall.

Day 6 (2 pictures below) – This is the completed project. The addition of carefully placed moss, driftwood, and natural stone emphasizes the naturalistic look of our ponds and waterfalls.

Why Choose a Water Feature?

Chuck — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:04:52 +0000

Water features are becoming a hot ticket item in home improvement. The biggest trend in remodeling now is focused on the outdoors. Owners have quickly realized how a water feature can transform an outdoor living space making it a true paradise. While it does add value to property monetarily, it will also add value to your life. Costing less money to maintain over time than yard space of equal size, it is low maintenance and requires little of your time to keep looking beautiful.

It is also a living ecosystem. There is no question that our environment is feeling the stress that the global community has placed on it. Because our ponds our designed to be a low-maintenance and functioning ecosystem, it also becomes a great habitat for local wildlife. If you are concerned that the wildlife might include pesky mosquitoes, the mosquito count in a yard with a fully functioning pond and ecosystem actually tends to be lower thanks to the fish and dragonflies that consider them tasty treats!

Life is stressful. We often spend are days working sun up to sun down, with little time to really enjoy the small pleasures of life. So the best person to ask, “Why a Water Feature?” might be someone who is as passionate about it as we are – our customers.

Concerned About Turf Damage?

Chuck — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 03:57:00 +0000

You may be concerned about the impact of water feature construction to your existing turf. Rest assured that we are too, and it’s a big reason why we use a Dingo to do much of the heavy work. These turf-friendly workhorses are ideal for residential areas – they are maneuverable, extremely powerful, and designed to minimize the impact to your lawn.

What’s a Dingo?

Dingo with backhoe attachment.

Another shot of the Dingo…