The document outlines the basics of creating and maintaining water gardens, including various types of water features such as rock columns, fountains, and cascades. It emphasizes the importance of careful planning, consultation, and design to achieve visually appealing and functional outdoor spaces, while also addressing the ecological aspects and necessary maintenance for success. The text serves as a resource for homeowners and enthusiasts, providing insights into equipment, plants, and community networking for water gardening.

1. Water Garden Basics Understanding the hobby, profession and resources Aaron Scarlata-BSLA Waterscape Consultant Business Development Mngr. for PondBuilder

2. No two Water Features are the same! Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains Your Home: - Design, Consultation, Estimation, Implementation

3. Water is always the life of a party! The End Result: - Reaching “The Wow Factor” Your Water Feature Resources: - PondBuilder, local experts, and water garden societies

4. Water Garden Basics Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains “ Water features are one of the most practical and least wasteful ways of transforming a garden into a cooling retreat with lush and varied plant growth” ~Peter Robinson

5. Turn a 2hr Project into Years of Joy Simple Liner inserts and resin fountains 3 10watt\LED lights for night time ambiance Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

6. Low Maintenance & Attractive Support heavier stones using Water Matrix, Pump Canyon and Rubber Liner, some PVC hose and fittings You’ll have a beautiful Water Feature in as little as 1 day! Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

7. A touch of nature at home! Add driftwood and landscape plantings close to your water feature …Remember Mother Nature has no defined edge… Naturalize Your Water Feature! Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

8. Pondscaping at Home Choose a pond kit or customize your own to fit your yard at home Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

9. Rustic, Tranquil & Relaxing Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains Mimic Nature: Moving H2O Natural Bacteria Fish Plants Rock & Gravel

10. Chemicals vs. Water Treatments Chemicals may not work with nature but against her  Water Treatments attack the problem using natural enzymes, proteins and algaecides Pond Experts are often Doctors Patience is Key as every Pond is Built Different!

11. Keeping Ponds Clear Algae: Single Cell = Turn Water Green or Brown Multi-Cell = String or Hair aglae that forms Single Cell vs. Bacteria String vs. AquaFix Dry

12. Always Do it Right the 1 st Time Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains Home owner BEWARE, only tackle a pond if you are prepared to go all the way! Proper Filtration Equipment

13. Create a Safe Sanctuary Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains Mimic Nature: Underwater caves Low Tree Coverings Boulders in Pond Water Falls Human Interaction

14. koi ٠ pond (n) A bare liner pond with a stone coping edge and an emphasis on keeping many koi & goldfish.

15. Koi are the Treasures of a Pond Numerous Breeds available Rare breeds highly sought after = $1,000,000.00 for (1) koi Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

18. Matala Mat Included Strong Mesh Net Natural Cover Lid Plumbed Over Flow Autofill Spinweld Option Two Discharge Options 8”, 10”, & 15” Sizes Landscape Lid Two Matala Mats Strong Octagonal Shape Two Spinweld Openings Reversible Weir Stainless Hardware 14”, 22”, 30”, & 40” Sizes

19. Cascade Waterfalls- Easy Care Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

20. Cascade Falls-Not- “Waterless” Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains Amount of Value vs. What You Spend Incorporate Hardscapes Keep Close to Home Soften Edges

21. Hidden Magic or Water Harvest? Water Matix: - a plastic cube that when assembled is capable of holding or supporting heavy weight above water level below Sm = 17 gal Lg = 32 gal Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

22. Curb Appeal Goes Long Way Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

23. Medium Cascade Falls Kit Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

24. 2009 – 2010 Top Seller = 4ft Stream Build in as little as a 6ft by 6ft area either in front yard for curb appeal or back yard for private oasis. TYP Installation fees: <$2,200 Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

25. Wave of the Future Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

26. Few Things Intrigue Us Like Water Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

27. Hours of Family & Fun to be Had Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

28. Outdoor Living Includes Water Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

29. Classic Romance Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains Custom Applications require estimates and bidding to be very accurate Driveway or Entry Features Decorative or Ornamental w/ Fish

30. Contemporary or Simple Fountains add life to any yard Great for Birds and Butterflies Require Little Maintenance Quick Installation Affordable DiY Project Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains

31. “Crossover” Types of Water Features: - Rock Columns, Water Gardens, Cascade, Fountains Every job is different so… we believe in using water as an art form…incorporating water only where it is Right-For-The-Space Manufacturing Quality Pond Equipment

32. Water Garden Basics Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

33. Consultations- Expert for Hire? If you are not using a company being referred then feel free to ask to see work or speak to a reference Hire a Designer 1 st Evaluate Every Detail Avoid a bad project- speak about BUDGET Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

34. Design should Maximize space from all angles and pedestrian paths Build Character to a Home Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

35. Key Points to Consider Best Location for “YEAR-ROUND ENJOYMENT” Visible from as many areas WITHIN your home as possible NOT in a Natural LOW SPOT (do not block natural drainage) Will it be near an EXISTING Deck, Patio, or other sitting area? Will you be able to HEAR the WATER? IS ELECTRICITY AVAILABLE? (usually needs 110v \ 15-30amp) Will dirt need to be BROUGHT IN or HAULED OFF?

36. Estimates Estimates should build your confidence in pursuing a project thus they require good understanding and perspective Build only if the design makes sense to your home’s surrounding Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

37. Your Home’s Potential Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

38. Implementation is about Details Details are what makes a water feature memorable- Plan ahead Add great memories by adding rocks from your travels Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

39. Tired of Mowing Grass? No more watering No fertilizing just so you can cut more often No chance of accidental mower flip-over Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

40. Pond Streams Look Like Stairs Pond Stream must have 4-8” high levy walls Every Step Represents a Waterfall & Sound! Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

41. Always Build from the Ground Up Liners can overlap if the top liner overlaps bottom at a waterfall Liner & Underliner in place Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

42. Incorporate Lighting While Building Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

43. Lighting = Added Value & Nightlife Lights can be LED, Fiber optic or halogen LED (Light Emitting Diode) Remote Controlled Energy Efficient Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

44. Boulders come in all sizes Rocks have 6-8 sides to work with so construction can be fun & challenging Twists and turns in a pond stream add realism and sound No Limestone (promotes algae growth) Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

45. Water plants sisters to land plants Water Plants are vital to a water garden’s ecosystem Floating Annuals such as Lettuce and Water Hyacinth deep floating roots help maintain healthy ponds while water lily pads provide shade for fish Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

46. Friendly Pond Inhabitants Fish and Frogs add the perfect amount of eye-catching action Live-stock promote a healthy ecosystem Fish often become “Family” Your Home: - Consultation, Design, Estimation, Implementation

47. Water Garden Basics The End Result: - Reaching “The Wow Factor”

48. Boring Yard, yawwwwwn mower The End Result: - Reaching “The Wow Factor”

49. Piece of Paradise for Life The End Result: - Reaching “The Wow Factor”

50. Your DiY Project or Pond Experts?

51. Professional Poolside Retreat @ Home The End Result: - Reaching “The Wow Factor”

52. “ Wow” Taking a Design All The Way The End Result: - Reaching “The Wow Factor”

53. Mini cascading falls kit Includes: Mini Cascade Box, Mini Pump Canyon, 1800gph Pump, Discharge Assembly, Liner, Underliner, & Small Basin Matrix. Free Video Download available of installation! Four Color Packaging The End Result: - Reaching “The Wow Factor”

54. The End Result: - Reaching “The Wow Factor”

55. Water Garden Basics Your Water Feature Resources: - PondBuilder, local experts, and water garden societies

56. Pond Tours- Host or Participate Your Water Feature Resources: - PondBuilder, local experts, and water garden societies Share Success and Not so Successful Pond Stories Keep up with the Jones Plant\Fish Swap Networking

57. “Look, there’s a…Look Look” Your Water Feature Resources: - PondBuilder, local experts, and water garden societies

58. BEWARE- Pond Owners Bit by Bug Your Water Feature Resources: - PondBuilder, local experts, and water garden societies

59. Your Water Feature Resources: - PondBuilder, local experts, and water garden societies

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62. Water Garden Basics- Complete! THANK YOU VERY MUCH ~Aaron Scarlata View Pond Build-N-Steps