Custom waterfalls can bring a noticable difference in your house or garden. It can also add tremendous interest to the place. Transforming an area in your home into nature's hub or garden into a paradise or sanctuary is easy with a waterfall. Before you go out and get one or have a waterfall custom made, there are several things that you need to understand about the design of a waterfall. One essential component that can add beauty to your waterfall is the use of lighting effects. For instance, an underwater lighting dramatically illuminates the waterfall at night.
Custom waterfalls can also significantly improve a view in your own home or garden. Waterfalls are multi-functional pieces of accessories for the home. They are not only beautiful, they also bring health benefits. For instance, a waterfall in the home helps create an atmosphere that is relaxing – a treat to come home to especially at the end of a long and busy day.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, September 30, 2010
What is thatch and how to prevent it?
As part of a regular lawn care program, it is recommended to check your lawn for dense layers of roots and decaying plant matter which resides between the grass plant and the soil, also called thatch, which causes thinning and makes the lawn more susceptible to disease and weeds. While a normal layer of thatch will protect the crown of the grass plant and prevent soil compaction, heavy thatch buildup will prevent rain and fertilizers from penetrating the thatch layer. This robs your lawn of the water and nutrients needed to grow a thick and healthy turf.
Checking for thatch in your lawn
You can check for thatch by lifting a section of the lawn and measuring how much decaying matter there is and where the roots are in relation to the soil. One-fourth to ½-inch of thatch is considered about right.
Checking for thatch in your lawn
You can check for thatch by lifting a section of the lawn and measuring how much decaying matter there is and where the roots are in relation to the soil. One-fourth to ½-inch of thatch is considered about right.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Koi Pond Design Ideas
Your Koi pond design should be unique, relaxing, and reflect your lifestyle. With a few creative pond design ideas, it can be a backyard oasis that creates aesthetic harmony and functional bliss.
Idea One – Angular Ponds
These ponds make use of concrete with sharp, angular lines to create a crisp aesthetic. Clean lines balance the gentle curves of the fish, and stiff plant life creates perpendicular lines that look fresh and modern.
Idea Two – Informal Ponds
Informal ponds are characterized by more natural-looking stone and rock, brush-type plant life, and even pebble or sandy bottoms. They are defined by their natural look and sloping sides, which are reminiscent of natural ponds.
Idea Three – Waterfall Ponds
Characterized by waterfalls, these ponds differ in almost every other way. A waterfall pond can be large or small, informal or formal, angular or rounded. The waterfall creates a focal point in the pond and allows for further aeration and healthier Koi.
Idea Four – Multilayered Ponds
While many of these ponds include waterfalls, their main central idea is to create water flow that is pleasant to the eye. These ponds begin on a higher level, and water travels down over colored rocks, through attractive flowers or plants, and ends up in a main basin where Koi reside.
Idea Five – Natural Ponds
While all natural ponds are informal, not all informal ponds are natural. With this more costly design, pond owners create a pond that reflects the natural habitat found in their area including water life, plant life, and sediment. Before choosing this design, check to make sure that Koi fish are a natural population in local waters.
Idea One – Angular Ponds
These ponds make use of concrete with sharp, angular lines to create a crisp aesthetic. Clean lines balance the gentle curves of the fish, and stiff plant life creates perpendicular lines that look fresh and modern.
Idea Two – Informal Ponds
Informal ponds are characterized by more natural-looking stone and rock, brush-type plant life, and even pebble or sandy bottoms. They are defined by their natural look and sloping sides, which are reminiscent of natural ponds.
Idea Three – Waterfall Ponds
Characterized by waterfalls, these ponds differ in almost every other way. A waterfall pond can be large or small, informal or formal, angular or rounded. The waterfall creates a focal point in the pond and allows for further aeration and healthier Koi.
Idea Four – Multilayered Ponds
While many of these ponds include waterfalls, their main central idea is to create water flow that is pleasant to the eye. These ponds begin on a higher level, and water travels down over colored rocks, through attractive flowers or plants, and ends up in a main basin where Koi reside.
Idea Five – Natural Ponds
While all natural ponds are informal, not all informal ponds are natural. With this more costly design, pond owners create a pond that reflects the natural habitat found in their area including water life, plant life, and sediment. Before choosing this design, check to make sure that Koi fish are a natural population in local waters.
Friday, December 18, 2009
An Aquascapes Pond creates a bit of nature in your home. You, your family, and friends can relax together and take time out from a far too hectic daily life. This is an opportunity to slow down and enjoy life.
Want value for your dollar? A professionally designed and installed water feature often adds immediate value to your home and is one of the best values for outdoor living. The Natural Touch Landscaping is a CERTIFIED AQUASCAPE CONTRACTOR or a CAC .
CERTIFIED AQUASCAPE CONTRACTOR
We are so sure you will enjoy your new pond so much your friends and neighbors will want one too! We offer a $100 Rebate for all referrals that result in the installation of another water feature. Your rebate check will be delivered to you within 2 weeks after final payment of the new pond. Now you can have more friends over to enjoy the steaks.
We listen to our clients and build just the type of waterfalls, streams and ponds they desire. There is almost an endless variety of waterfalls ranging from bold and dramatic to more spring like. Streams can be narrow and rushing to wider and meandering. Streams can be split to create multiple falls into the pond. The ponds themselves can be a multitude of shapes and sizes to maximize the enjoyment of the homeowner. We can do it!
Why Choose a CAC?
TRAINING - All CACs are trained by Aquascape Designs own training crew.
QUALITY - Aquascape Designs has a rigorist quality control program for CACs.
KNOWLEDGE - A CAC has the knowledge to answer any question about Aqauscape products.
CUSTOMER SERVICE - A CAC must provide outstanding customer service.
DEDICATION - These contractors are established, professional pond building professionals with a passion for ponds and waterfalls.
CONTINUING EDUCATION - There are many opportunities for a CAC to improve their pond building skills or business skills. We are required to have a minimum number of CEU's to maintain our CAC status.
TEAM WORK - CACs work closely with their local ADI distributor and all CACs must be in good standing with that ADI distributor.
REVIEW BOARD - All CACs must pass a review board of peers who review referrals, photos, required essays and customer testimonials.
CERTIFIED AQUSCAPE CONTRACTORS rise above the competition and when you choose a Certified Aquascape Contractor you can be assured you are getting the best in the business
PONDS DONE RIGHT, CUSTOMERS SERVED RIGHT! There are many contractors installing pond and pond less waterfalls but choose one that has a passion for water features, years of experience, professional training with the industry leading certification program, on going professional training, a landscape architecture degree, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. No other brand/organization even comes close to the total package offered by Aquascape and The Natural Touch.
Our water features are ecologically friendly and sustainable. A pond uses much less water than the typical water thirsty green lawn and pond less waterfall even less water. As water becomes more scarce birds and other wildlife will appreciate having a bit of nature around. Many of our pumps are very energy efficient compared to the cheap pumps typically found at many hardware/home improvement stores so they will pay for themselves and save a substantial amount of money over the life of the pump
Want value for your dollar? A professionally designed and installed water feature often adds immediate value to your home and is one of the best values for outdoor living. The Natural Touch Landscaping is a CERTIFIED AQUASCAPE CONTRACTOR or a CAC .
CERTIFIED AQUASCAPE CONTRACTOR
We are so sure you will enjoy your new pond so much your friends and neighbors will want one too! We offer a $100 Rebate for all referrals that result in the installation of another water feature. Your rebate check will be delivered to you within 2 weeks after final payment of the new pond. Now you can have more friends over to enjoy the steaks.
We listen to our clients and build just the type of waterfalls, streams and ponds they desire. There is almost an endless variety of waterfalls ranging from bold and dramatic to more spring like. Streams can be narrow and rushing to wider and meandering. Streams can be split to create multiple falls into the pond. The ponds themselves can be a multitude of shapes and sizes to maximize the enjoyment of the homeowner. We can do it!
Why Choose a CAC?
TRAINING - All CACs are trained by Aquascape Designs own training crew.
QUALITY - Aquascape Designs has a rigorist quality control program for CACs.
KNOWLEDGE - A CAC has the knowledge to answer any question about Aqauscape products.
CUSTOMER SERVICE - A CAC must provide outstanding customer service.
DEDICATION - These contractors are established, professional pond building professionals with a passion for ponds and waterfalls.
CONTINUING EDUCATION - There are many opportunities for a CAC to improve their pond building skills or business skills. We are required to have a minimum number of CEU's to maintain our CAC status.
TEAM WORK - CACs work closely with their local ADI distributor and all CACs must be in good standing with that ADI distributor.
REVIEW BOARD - All CACs must pass a review board of peers who review referrals, photos, required essays and customer testimonials.
CERTIFIED AQUSCAPE CONTRACTORS rise above the competition and when you choose a Certified Aquascape Contractor you can be assured you are getting the best in the business
PONDS DONE RIGHT, CUSTOMERS SERVED RIGHT! There are many contractors installing pond and pond less waterfalls but choose one that has a passion for water features, years of experience, professional training with the industry leading certification program, on going professional training, a landscape architecture degree, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. No other brand/organization even comes close to the total package offered by Aquascape and The Natural Touch.
Our water features are ecologically friendly and sustainable. A pond uses much less water than the typical water thirsty green lawn and pond less waterfall even less water. As water becomes more scarce birds and other wildlife will appreciate having a bit of nature around. Many of our pumps are very energy efficient compared to the cheap pumps typically found at many hardware/home improvement stores so they will pay for themselves and save a substantial amount of money over the life of the pump
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