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June 2014

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cascades like an umbrella over the feature." Bowen likes to use Japanese painted ferns, Acorus, dwarf mondo grass and scotch moss around water features. "Plant something behind your first fall, creating the illusion that your stream is just the visible por- tion of a larger whole," Bowen suggests. "Use large stone: It is much better to use a few larger boulders than a pile of basket- ball-sized rocks." To make the feature seem bigger, teams can surround it with design elements that fit a natural body of water. "River rock can be used to make the pond look larger than it is," Bowen says. Another option is using bog plants on the edge of the feature, which can give way to ornamental grasses that blur the pond line. Other features that pair well with water elements are patios, like a large stone slab that juts out over a pond. "If there is room for a meandering path with a bridge over – or stepping stones through – the stream, great," Bowen says. Design concerns When choosing the right spot for a feature, no matter the size, Bowen says to be mindful of the primary viewing points. "Don't hide a great water feature where you can't see it from a window," he says. Ingrassia likes to put the feature in the socializing area. "Let's bring the waterfall up close so you can hear it," he says. If there's a pool, he'll install the feature between the pool and patio. Things to avoid A smaller backyard can limit design options. One of the most difficult water features to install 3 0 To t a l L a n d s c a p e C a r e . c o m J U N E 2 014 cover story s 1/2" thick polyethylene s Supports 120 ton vehicles s Leaves turf smooth in soft conditions s Withstands record heat & cold s Never get stuck again s 1/2" thick polyethylene s Features the bold diamond plate tread on one side and a finer, slip-resistant tread on the other side s Ideal for 120 ton vehicles as well as pedestrian traffic sales@alturnamats.com Call for the name of your nearby dealer: 888-544-6287 www.alturnamats.com We've Got You Covered SAFETY TECH OUTRIGGER PADS Rugged, one piece pads with rope handle. Available in wide variety of sizes to suit every or any application. Turn-A-Links - Lock mats together to form a continuous roadway Handi-Hooks - Steel rod makes moving mats easier MAT-PAK - The complete package. Call for details. Whatever you need in ground protection mats, is your ORIGINAL source Text INFO to 205-289-3796 or visit TLC request.com Located in Commack, New York, these sheer-descent waterfalls by Cedar Ridge Landscapes are 2 feet long and installed into a Cambridge MaytRx 3-foot wall stone.

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