Posts Tagged ‘water features’
5 Ways to Avoid the Most Common Koi Pond Building Mistakes.
If you’re thinking about building a koi pond, there’s a few things to keep in mind when DIY-ing it, some of these mistakes can be costly to fix but, more importantly, can also result in killing your fish! Read on to find out how to avoid the most common mistakes when building your koi pond.…
Read MoreThe Beauty of Backyard Recreational Ponds
Have you heard about backyard recreational ponds, also known as natural swimming ponds? They are a real alternative to a swimming pool for the family that prefers an eco-friendly option. This is a backyard pond that is constructed to accommodate both plant life and to allow for humans to enjoy the opportunity to take a…
Read MoreConsidering a Backyard Mountain Stream?
If you would like a water feature for your backyard, but want more than a bubbling fountain, and you have the space, think about adding some moving water, like a brook. You don’t need to actually live in the mountains to have a stream through your property. With careful planning you can bring the serenity…
Read MoreThe ultimate Southern Ontario backyard
Designing outdoor living spaces over the past 13 years in and around Waterloo Region, I’ve come to realize that few landscape elements can add as much impact to your yard as a water feature. From small bubbling rocks to large scale ponds or natural swimming pools, it’s hard to compete with the the sights, sounds…
Read MoreSustainable landscape design: Natural Swimming Pools
Natural swimming pools in Ontario, having become tremendously popular in Europe over the past 20 years or so, are just starting to catch on here. So what exactly, you ask, is a natural swimming pool?
Read MoreCreating natural looking water features
Your backyard pond can be a source of great pleasure and enjoyment, adding to your landscape what few other features can; including, sound, movement, and wildlife attraction. However, while a water feature has potential to add so much to your landscape, it can be difficult to make it actually belong with the landscape.
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