WATERFALLS, WATER GARDENS AND PONDS

Raleigh NC Water features are often included in landscape designs because of the unique sights and sounds that they bring to both exterior and interior living spaces. Many people find a moment of peace as they listen to water splashing in a fountain and gurgling over rocks as it runs down to a waiting pond. The use of Raleigh NC ponds, aquatic plants, fish and water features in landscapes is sometimes called water gardening.

There is a wealth of information available about Raleigh NC water gardens, ponds and waterfalls because aquatic gardens have been used in landscapes for thousands of years. From ancient Egypt to the neighbor next door, people have been enjoying the musical sounds of waterfalls and the slow but deliberate movement of fish in ponds since the beginning of civilization.

If you want a pond built with a soothing Raleigh NC waterfall and stream, beautiful plants, fish and Koi we can custom create this for less than you think. Our Raleigh NC water gardens, ponds and other water features are custom designed to interact with our clients architectural settings. The beauty of stones and the sound of water flowing will create an atmosphere of healing for any environment.

Example #1: Q: "Can I put that neat looking nozzle in my fish pond?" A: A fine droplet spray nozzle would be fine in a decorative fountain, but in a water garden it will: 1. Plug with fish waste; 2. Increase evaporation, leading to greater concentration of dissolved solids and potential nitrate toxicity; 3. Disrupt the growth and blooming of aquatic plants.

Example #2: Q: "Can I throw a few goldfish in the fountain for the kids?" A: Well, this means: 1. You can't use bleach or algaecide anymore; 2. Your pump intake screen won't cut it as a filter; 3. Your fountain may be small, above grade or too shallow to let the fish winter or endure summer heat; 4. The site may suffer from storm runoff, inadequate sunlight for plants, or ease of doing things like cleaning and partial drain/fills.

Materials	PVC Liner	Rubber Liner	Concrete	ABS Preform	Poly Preform	Fiberglass Preform
Cost	(cheap)	Good	Fair	Good	Good	Fair
Ease of Installation	Fair	Good	Fair	Fair	Fair	Very Good
Ease of Repair	Poor	Good	Fair	Poor	Poor	Good
Initial Appearance	Fair	Needs skill	Needs skill	Fair (sags)	Fair (sags)	Good
Fittings/ penetrations	Poor	Fair	One Chance	Fair	Fair	Excellent
Reliability (general)	Fair	Good	Good	Fair	Good	Excellent
Reliability (winter)	Poor	Excellent	(cracks)	(brittle)	Very Good	Very Good
Overall Results	Poor	Good	Fair	Fair	Good	Very Good

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