About Writer Douglas C. Hoover; CEO of Aquamedia Corp, Master Waterfall Builder, architect, engineer, freelance writer, author, designer & builder of well over 1,900 waterfall and ponds in CA (26 years). Author of "Waterfall and Pond Construction Manual" and developer of the "Water Feature Digital Design Library 5.0" Free downloads, no sign in- http://www.askdoughoover.com
Ponds And Waterfalls - A Growing Asset Ponds and waterfalls are fast becoming the focal point or centerpiece of many landscapes and properties today.? Architects, builders and owners of both commercial and residential property are discovering the joy, pleasure and financial benefits that adding a water feature or water garden can afford.Increased Income:? Incorporating a water feature into a design provides an edge over the competition...... Similar Editorial : Pondless Waterfalls by Doug Hoover. | Source : Bougainvillea
Pond Liners: 7 Reasons Why I Dont Use Them 1. Liners will eventually leak. Manufacturers have varying warranties, ranging from 15 to 30 years, with a 75-year life expectancy. In reality, it will definitely last as long as the guarantee claims as long as you leave it in the box, and store it in your garage. Once you place it in the ground, nature’s forces begin a contest to see which will break its water-tight integrity first. Vying for the...... Similar Editorial : Winterizing Your Pond by Brett Fogle. | Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
Ponds & Waterfalls: Layout & Excavation First of all: know what you want. If you need some ideas, visit the library or your local book store and browse through landscape books, garden and pond magazines. You can also search the web and read and study as much as possible. Layout is the most important phase of the entire project. I have heard many complaints from disappointed clients after they had a chance to get used to their new...... Similar Editorial : Ponds and Waterfalls by Doug Hoover. | Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
Pondless Waterfalls: Why Pondless? Who built the first pondless waterfall? If I had to venture a guess, God did. What exactly is a pondless waterfall?A pondless waterfall is cascading water that vanishes in between rocks, collecting somewhere out of sight. In nature, maybe the water works its way into an underground chasm, or aquifer, or even a subterranean stream or river.With building codes becoming stricter across the country,...... Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
Pondless Waterfalls: Concrete Vs. Pond Liner The pond liner track record speaks for itself:More than 37% of all waterfalls have serious structural damage within 3 years of construction.57% of homeowners say they are rather unsatisfied with the way their waterfall came out after the project was completed.One in three waterfalls and ponds are leaking water within nine months of completion.63% of “do-it-yourselfers” say they wished they had the...... Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
Pond Liners: The Hole Story Sometimes I get calls from people who have purchased a new home with an old pond that has a big problem. The number one complaint is that it will not hold water; second is that the water is green; third is that the rock work is ugly – an eyesore!At that point I ask if their waterfall and pond are constructed with a pond liner, and they are surprised that I knew that. However, eighty percent of all...... Similar Editorial : Husky Liners by David S. Brooks. | Source : Birmingham Botanical Garden
Ponds & Waterfalls: Water Living We can’t live without it. Water is the very source of life That is why we are so strongly attracted to it. Maybe because we cannot live more than a few days without water, we want to have it close by. Most people would like to live next to it, whether in the form of a stream, river, lake or ocean.Unfortunately, there aren’t enough bodies of water to go around for everybody, even for those who can...... Similar Editorial : Ponds and Waterfalls by Doug Hoover. | Source : Cypress Gardens Hotels
Pondless (Convertible) Waterfalls - Both Ways Many people who are looking for a waterfall are opting in for pondless waterfalls — out of necessity, not choice.? Ponds pose several challenges, some involving safety issues and some maintenance.? Ponds and toddlers do not mix.? Many people with small children so desperately want a waterfall and pond that they are willing to surround it with a fence.? Even so, there is still the fear of an...... Similar Editorial : Pondless Waterfalls by Doug Hoover. | Source : Cypress Gardens Hotels
How To Build A Pondless Waterfall Definition:? A pondless waterfall is a waterfall that cascades into a subterranean catch basin or cistern rather than a pond.? The collected water is then returned to the top of the waterfall by means of a pump system.Why Pondless?I built the first pondless waterfall in 1984.? Building codes state that ponds can only be 18” deep or you are required to conform to all of the same building codes and...... Similar Editorial : Build or Buy by Mohamed Rabea. | Source : Cypress Gardens Hotels
Pond Design TRICKS I'VE LEARNED In creating a pond design digitally, you first need a digital photo of the area (5 Mega pixels min.) Next load it into your digital imaging program. Now you are ready. Many graphic or photo software programs such as PhotoShop and Microsoft's Digital Image Pro, will let you manipulate an object.For example, each individual object that is dragged to the work space is surrounded...... Similar Editorial : On Golden Pond by Britt Gillette. | Source : Technology Biotechnology
Koi Pond Digital Design One of the most challenging aspects of designing ponds and waterfalls is trying to convey my ideas to my client. Coming up with award-winning pond designs or implementing them using adequate skills and experience is not a problem.My challenge is getting my client to see what I see. Drawing and painting are not my forte; it is next to impossible for me to draw a rock, not to mention water. The...... Similar Editorial : Winterizing Your Pond by Brett Fogle. | Source : Technology Biotechnology
