Atlanta Waterscapes

Tall backyard waterfall

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:03:13 +0000

It’s clear what the homeowners wanted here and that was to hear the sound of water cascading down the falls in their backyard.

Over 10 feet high the water works it’s way down three big drops in the water fall finally reaching the pond below in their backyard courtyard. Pebbles through out the area and a sitting area make for a nice retreat to relax and read a book.

Pond Near Patio

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:59:41 +0000

Another home which is using the natural features of the landscape to build it’s water features around. A stream starting up near the front of the house works it’s way downhill in a stream bed, coming to a waterfall and dropping off into a pond which sits alongside their lower patio.

A nice retaining wall and a small beach on the far side of the pond allows the home owners access to the pond on all sides.

Stream Bridge

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:56:46 +0000

This homeowner brought their properties water features right up to their door using a small bridge they let the stream flow right under their feet. Small and large lightly colored river rocks with a lot of surface area on the stones within the stream to help keep the water clean.

If you’re considering having a stream, pond, or waterfall added to your property don’t forget about the vast options available to build on other than just your backyard.

Terraced Waterfall

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:02:43 +0000

Living in Georgia many homeowners are lucky to have landscapes which natuarlly lend them selves to waterfalls and water gardens.

Using the existing terrain of your property Atlanta Waterscapes can create beautiful waterfalls and water features such as this terraced waterfall with water flowing down into a pond.

The pond also features aquatic plants near the edge of the pond and natural stones make this one beautiful waterfall coming down hill in a backyard.

Aquatic Pond Plants

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:56:18 +0000

Pond plants or aquatic plants are a wide range of plants which grow in or around ponds or water gardens. Some of the aquatic plants grow in deep water. Water lilies and Lotus are the most common of the deep water plants. Other plants grow in shallow areas of ponds called Marginal Plants.

Most pond plants like the moist bog conditions around the edge of the pond, some even grow completely submerged in the pond water. Then there are floating plants which float on the surface of the ponds.

In this pond photo there are a number of pond plants from submerged to floating. All helping to keep the pond healthy and clean for the fish and wildlife.

Waterfall Biological Filter

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:47:10 +0000

Waterfalls are a popular feature in ponds and water gardens. While they provide you with a soothing sound of falling water they are also a biological filter.

The large flat surface area on the rock above the waterfall. That is an ideal place for beneficial bacteria to grow. As the water passes over the rock and down the falls it’s being filtered naturally by the bacteria.

Atlanta Fountain Front Yard

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:14:05 +0000

This particular fountain is one of my favorite features. The water cascading over the center 4′ bowl is visually attractive and the sound of the water is similar to a gentle rain. Extremely soothing, and I have installed 3 similar but different features. This system is treated chemically but would do better with an active filtration ststem. It is located near Emory University in Atlanta.

6 Steps to opening your pond in the Spring

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:34:13 +0000

Remove debris that’s built up over the winter. Sludge left to build up will decay and become a source for algae to grow. Start removing debris as soon as the ice melts or you see your fish become more active. Use your pond net or hand to clean up the larger debris. This will help the cold weather bacteria do its job and start cleaning. Spring clean is a good cold water bacteria. No matter where you live or what climate you should be cleaning your pond of the larger debris as often as possible.

Start running your filtration system. Put the nets and mats back in your skimmer box as well as the biological media and mats in to your waterfall box.

Re-install your pond pump or skimmer. Once the water temperature goes up to around 50 degrees, the pumps or skimmers will oxygenate the water and keep it circulating which will clear up the water. If you live in a warmer climate and have been running year round you should have an aerator installed to get even more oxygen into the water.

Begin adding beneficial bacteria once the temperatures hit 50 or so, this will boost the biological filters, keep adding as needed throughout the summer.

Start planting pond plants around the pond, once they begin growing after a few weeks begin fertilizing

Change the water in the pond. Before the summer in the early spring it’s the perfect time to change the water. At least half the water can be changed at this time. If you plan to do more be sure to acclimate your fish back into the new water so they are not shocked by the change in temperature. Make sure if you’re adding tap water to treat with a dechlorinator

Courtyard Fountain

admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:53:01 +0000

Fountains are often used as centerpieces and focal points in landscape design. The sound of trickling water is just so relaxing. Here a serene courtyard has a fountain centered with pebbles around.

High natural stone walls for privacy and an amazing use of small shrubs, trees, and vines wrapped up and around the entrance to the courtyard.

If you would like to add a fountain to your yard call Atlanta Waterscapes at 770-361-7446

The sounds of waterfalls

admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:33:33 +0000

Of all the reasons homeowners want water features in their yard, hearing the peaceful sound of running water is the most popular. In this waterscape

the homeowners added waterfalls, and streams to their garden. Coming over the back retaining wall the first waterfall is clearly the largest. I can imagine the sound the water is making hitting the second pool below.

That is quite a water feature, clearly the homeowners wanted to hear more than a trickle of water in a stream. With a sheer drop into the pool below it’s producing a steady sound of crashing water.

A smaller waterfall from the pool leads down to a stream wrapping around the sitting area on the patio. This is my ideal type of waterscape, I not only want to see moving water but hear it falling into a pool and running down a fast moving stream.

If you would like to hear the sounds of a waterfall and stream in your backyard call Atlanta Waterscapes at 770-361-7446