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Introduction,
history,
Characteristics features,
Planning,
Influences and principles of the garden,
Elements of Italian garden,
The contemporary garden,
Tuscan style garden,
Division of Italian Renaissance Gardens- 1.Gardens of the Early Italian Renaissance
2. Gardens of the High Renaissance
3.Mannerism and the Gardens of the Late Renaissance,
Other examples of the italian garden,
Some Featured plants,
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1. ESTIMATE
2. RESEARCH
3. PREPARE
For your water feature projects this upcoming pond season!
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3. Water Attracts
• Water attracts your senses.
• When you have family & friends over, guess where
they’re inevitably going to gravitate and congregate?
• Moving water is mesmerizing and peaceful to look at.
• Feels good, doesn’t it?
4. Cocooning
• Why not bring “Up-North” to your backyard?
• Some of our favorite memories are of sitting around
outside near the water.
• I can hear the cascading waterfall already!
5. Tranquility & Peace
• Put down the cell phone, walk away from the
television, and immerse yourself into the wonderful
world of water features.
• Grab your favorite drink and retire to the patio and
soak in the peacefulness of your water feature.
• It’s the Zen thing to do!
6. Good Investment
• Every new water feature hobbyist tells us that the
money they invested into their water feature was the
best money they ever spent.
• What is peace of mind worth to you?
• You’ll be happy to know that an investment in your
landscape is the best and most cost effective way to
increase the value of your home.
• I like the sound of that!
7. Low Maintenance
• Following the trusted PondBuilder methods of installing
water features, your new water feature will be very
easy to maintain.
• Many of the water features available have little to no
maintenance at all.
• Choose the style that fits your budget as well as your
available maintenance time.
• Easy peazy, I like it!
8. Built to Last
• Using PondBuilder’s quality equipment components,
your new water feature will be built to last and stand
the test of time.
• We manufacture our products to withstand the
elements and be the same 20 years down the road
as they are today.
• You have our unconditional guarantee on that!
9. Which Water
Feature is
right for you?
Ceramic Vase Fountain Cascading Falls Rock Column Fountain
Bubbling Rock Fountain Water Garden/Pond Formal Falls
10. Ceramic Vase
Fountains
Who should choose a
Ceramic Vase Fountain?
Homeowners, Renters, you name
it because Ceramic Fountains are
portable, easy to install and
deliver a soothing sound of water.
11. Space
The small size of a Ceramic Vase
Fountain means you can build and
enjoy a beautiful fountain
anywhere in your yard- front or
back! You can create one in as
little space as 16” x 16”. These are
great on patios and decks too!
12. Cost
The typical Ceramic Vase Fountain
will range from $600 to $1000
depending on the type and size of
the ceramic vase. Operating costs
are also less with this style of
water feature because the pumps
are often smaller using less
electricity and can be set to a
timer and only operate it when
you are home.
13. Maintenance
Taking care of your Ceramic Vase
Fountain is easy. Filling the
reservoir every few weeks to
compensate for evaporated water
is all that’s required. Or you can
install an automatic fill valve and
eliminate virtually all
maintenance!
14. Rock Column
Fountains
Who should choose a
Rock Column Fountain?
Anyone seeking a larger bubbling
rock system that will offer more
sound than a single element.
15. Space
The Rock Column Fountain
systems will require about a
10’ x 10’ area. A smaller area
can be accommodated but more
splashing may occur.
16. Cost
The typical Rock Column Fountain
system will range from $1500 to
$2500 depending on the column
sizes chosen. Operating costs are
also less with this style of water
feature because you can set the
pump to a timer and only operate
it when you are home.
17. Maintenance
Taking care of your Rock Column
Fountain system is easy. Filling the
reservoir every few weeks to
compensate for evaporated water
is all that’s required. Or you can
install an automatic fill valve and
eliminate virtually all
maintenance!
18. Bubbling Rock
Fountains
Who should choose a
Bubbling Rock Fountain?
If space is lacking in your yard
and you simply want the sound
of moving water then a Bubbling
Rock Fountain is a great
naturalistic choice.
19. Space
The small size of a Bubbling Rock
Fountain means you can build and
enjoy a beautiful fountain
anywhere in your yard- front or
back! You can create one in as
little space as 36” x 36”.
These are great on patios and
decks too!
20. Cost
The typical Bubbling Rock
Fountain will range from $500 to
$1000 depending on the type and
size of the rock. Operating costs
are also less with this style of
water feature because the pumps
are often smaller using less
electricity and can be set to a
timer and only operate it when
you are home.
21. Maintenance
Taking care of your Bubbling Rock
Fountain is easy. Filling the
reservoir every few weeks to
compensate for evaporated water
is all that’s required. Or you can
install an automatic fill valve and
eliminate virtually all
maintenance!
22. Cascading Falls
Who should choose a
Cascading Waterfall?
If space is lacking in your yard or
you have safety concerns with a
pond then a Cascading Waterfall is
your best choice. It’s a waterfall
and stream, without the pond.
But remember, you will be limited
on aquatic plant choices and you
cannot have fish with a Cascading
Waterfall.
23.
24. Space
The small size of a Cascading
Waterfall means you can build
and enjoy a beautiful waterfall
anywhere in your yard- front
or back!
25. Cost
Cost can be a big factor when
considering the type of water
feature you want to build. On
average, a Cascading Falls will
range from $700 to $1500+
depending on size and type of
rockwork involved. Operating
costs are also less. Because you’re
not dealing with an established
ecosystem, it’s not necessary to
run the pump 24/7. You can set
the pump on a timer to operate
only when you are home.
26. Safety
Because there is no pool of water,
a Cascading Waterfall is a great
option if you are concerned about
safety issues associated with a
traditional pond.
27. Maintenance
Taking care of your Cascading
Waterfall is easy. Filling the
reservoir every few weeks to
compensate for evaporated water
is all that’s required. Or you can
install an automatic fill valve and
eliminate virtually all
maintenance!
28. Water Garden
& Ponds
Who should choose a
Water Garden or Pond?
If you have ample space in your
yard and want koi, goldfish and
aquatic plants then a Water
Garden (Pond) is for you. Add a
long streambed to enhance the
look too!
29.
30. Space
The average water garden is about
11 feet wide x 16 feet long or
about 2000 gallons. Keep in mind
that you will want 2 to 3 feet of
landscape bed area around the
pond for plants and flowers.
Tip: grab your garden hose and
use it to layout the size and shape
you’d like your pond to be. Also
try viewing the size from indoors
and out to obtain a true viewing
perspective.
31. Cost
In most cases, a water garden will
be the most costly water feature
option. On average, a water
garden will range from $900 to
$1500+ depending on size and
type of rockwork involved. When
you factor in the additional
benefits and enjoyment of fish
and aquatic plants a water garden
is well worth the investment!
32. Safety
We recommend that most water
gardens be a minimum of 24”
deep but a depth of 30” is even
better since it will provide more
area for the fish to winterize in the
pond and provide a deeper area
for the fish to retreat to in the
event a predatory bird comes to
your pond. The first ledge of the
pond, however, is typically only 8
to 12” in depth therefore
providing a shallow area around
the ponds.
33. Maintenance
Maintaining a water garden is
simple and will take only 15
minutes a week. The net & mat
located inside the skimmer will
need to be cleaned about once
every 10 to 14 days. This should
only take 5 minutes to complete.
Besides regular skimmer
maintenance, beneficial bacteria
will be added to the pond weekly.
34. Fish
Adding Koi & Goldfish create color
and interest to the water garden.
Koi & Goldfish are interactive and
friendly, especially at feeding time.
Fish are also attractive, interesting,
and even personable. Their color
will enhance the visual impact of
your pond.
Aquatic Plants
One of the best things about a water
garden is the variety of aquatic plants
you can grow. Water Lilies are the
most sought after aquatic plant. Their
ability to spread across the ponds
surface and flower throughout the
season make them a wonderful choice.
Lily pads shade the pond water from
the heat of the summer sun, allowing
fish to retreat underneath the shelter
of their leaves.
35. Formal Falls
Who should choose a
Formal Falls Waterfall?
Anyone installing a paver patio
with a wall element should
consider a Formal Falls. Or
anyone looking to add a formal
sheer waterfall to their landscape,
fountain or swimming pool.
36.
37. Space
The compact size of a Formal Falls
means you can build and enjoy a
beautiful waterfall anywhere in
your yard. Four different standard
waterfall widths are available or a
custom unit can be created for
your specific project.
38. Cost
The installation cost of a Formal
Falls is varied and depends on the
type of wall material being used as
well as the width of the falls you
wish to create. Please consult your
Authorized PondBuilder Installer
for information. Pump operating
costs are less with a Formal Falls
because it’s not necessary to run
the pump 24/7. You can set the
pump on a timer to operate only
when you are home.
39. Maintenance
Taking care of your Formal Falls is
easy. Filling the reservoir every
few weeks to compensate for
evaporated water is all that’s
required. Or you can install an
automatic fill valve and eliminate
virtually all maintenance!
40. Which Water
Feature is
right for you?
Ceramic Vase Fountain Cascading Falls Rock Column Fountain
Bubbling Rock Fountain Water Garden/Pond Formal Falls