The Best Stones for Your Pond or Waterfall



Pond with Stones and Landscaping

Stones are an essential part of any pond or waterfall design, and care should be given to their selection and placement. Working with your designer, you can choose the right stones to bring out the natural beauty of your pond or waterfall and complete your dream water garden.

To help you make the best decisions and get the most out of working with your designer, let’s take a look at the different types of stones used in waterfalls and ponds:

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The Best Fish for Your Backyard Pond

Pond with Goldfish

If you’re thinking about installing a pond in your backyard, it’s a good bet that you’ve considered adding fish to it. They’re a great way to put life and animation into your pond. In case you’re unsure about which fish to get, how much they’ll cost and if it’s worth it, we’ve compiled a list of the most common pond fish available.

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All About Water Features

Estate with Large Water Fountain

The term “water feature” is given to a range of items including fountains, pools, ponds, waterfalls and streams, but people generally think of them as small, decorative outdoor items. The first water features were powered by gravity or hydraulic rams, but since the 18th century pumps have been used to circulate the water.

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Third Pond Tour of 2013

Pond and a benchJoin us for our 3rd Pond Tour of 2013, Saturday, March 16th from 9 AM to 4 PM. Witness some of the most breath taking designs in ponds and outdoor living, including three of our owners’ personal ponds. The tour will be featured in Glendale, Shadow Hills, and La Crescenta. 
 

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