Does it sound counterintuitive to incorporate cut rock into a natural water garden, waterfall, stream, pond or swimming pond? Why would you even consider it? How could it successfully enhance the design, usefulness, interaction opportunities, and your client’s enjoyment? I’m guessing that when you think of cut rock, your mind may instantly go to straight
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For the pond-building artist, stone is your paint, and how you use it can make or break the look of a water feature. Choosing the perfect stone, however, is no guarantee of a beautiful outcome. That’s the realm where creativity and inspiration from Mother Nature and an understanding of the stone’s characteristics come into play.
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So, you might’ve thought this article was going to be about rocks. You’re wrong — but then again, you’re right! If you are a water feature builder or designer, rock is probably one of the largest material and labor investments of your projects. If this is the case, then we need to look at options to
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The Zenshu Yasuyuki stone fountain makes a statement and adds interest to your landscape with its natural rough sides and flat polished surface surrounding three fountain plumes.
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Enjoy your backyard or hardscape even more with our GFRC Faux Fire Stones. Handcrafted from natural rock formations, these large, durable Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete boulders contain a drop-in stainless ring.
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Ah, the soothing sound of a waterfall — there’s nothing quite like it. It’s no wonder that many dream of having their own backyard oasis for relaxing and unwinding. As an artist who designs natural water features, I was tasked with creating a magnificent pondless waterfall that would be the envy of this backyard. The
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Now in its seventh year, the Water Artisans of the Year contest has opened the floodgates of water-feature-building talent in the industry. The cream has risen to the top. We are proud to announce the 2022 Water Artisans of the Year winners, including our second triple-crown winners — Shane Hemphill and Health Webb of Art
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Many have done it, and many will do it — taking your pond construction company international. You’ll feel great about expanding your business internationally, but taking your show on the road may be a challenge that is out of your comfort zone. Additional risks may pop up for your company as well as your clients.
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As the chorus of the song “Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell famously goes, “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” The lyric implies that urban development all too often swallows up what were once blissful green spaces. While reclamation projects like the Highline Greenway in New York completed in 2014 have bucked
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There is a moment when a dry, dusty rock is struck by water and comes alive. It’s this moment that I live for as a pond builder. Watching my clients’ faces as they experience this phenomenon for the first time is beyond any monetary gain that could be had from any project. Know Your Customer
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