Water gardens literally bring life to your open air custom design. American Deck & Sunroom can design and execute the perfect water garden to accentuate the existing architecture around your home. Water gardens add special touches to your yard based on the colors of flowers and the arrangements of stones and other elements you use, and can also add a peaceful, tranquil quality.
Due to the versatility, creative talent, and constructive ability of our crew, American Deck & Sunroom can design and execute a custom water garden completely unique to you, your style, and your desires. We can provide you with something that will stand the test of time, and entertain you and your family for years to come. Let us help you to add another piece to the overall puzzle that you have envisioned for your dream home.
Water features have been present and well represented in every era and culture that has included gardens in their landscape and architectural environments. Water adds an appealing element to any garden, especially with the sound of it rushing over stones. Water gardens can include fountains, waterfalls, rockwork, and small ponds.
There are many different types of plants that work well in water gardens, some which entirely float upon the water, some that live solely underwater, shoreline plants, and those that root to the bottom but their leaves float. Some of the most instantly recognizable plants are water lilies and lotus flowers. Their colorful blooms cause them to stand out from other vegetation, shining like jewels upon the water.
Caring for water gardens is surprisingly easy as well: in most climates, hardy plants can most often be left as they are. Usual care includes the removal of overgrown plants or pruning away of dead or drying leaves. Also important is to clean the filter occasionally according to the instructions, and add water when necessary to maintain the proper water level. Lastly, it is important to keep careful watch for algae buildup, and to clean loose leaves from the surface and bottom of the garden.
All garden pools, regardless of size, will need maintenance throughout the year. With proper planning you can ensure a healthy balance between living and decorative features of a water garden that can almost care for itself with simple maintenance from you. Here are some ways to prepare your custom water garden during the autumn/winter months:
• Cover your water garden with leaf netting if possible. Leaves can decay in the water and throw off the ecological balance.
• Cut back the foliage and discard yellowing plants. Dying foliage will decay and pollute the water.
• Stop feeding water plants in mid-September.
• Monitor the water level throughout the winter.
• If floating plants multiply to cover more than 60 percent of the pond’s surface, pull out the excess.
• The most important thing is to have fun with your water feature all year long!
We plan your water garden using some basic principles. We consider future architecture, existing works, and the current style and architecture of your home and surrounding landscaping. We are determined to show homeowners how you can get more out of life in your own backyard. With American Deck & Sunroom, you can expect complete satisfaction with the finished product.
An American Deck & Sunroom Company project will always add beauty and function to your home. Our crews are neat, clean and professional at all times. Once a project begins, they are dedicated to only that project until its completion. From our free estimates, guaranteed price quotes, and dedicated work crews, we treat each job as though our reputation hangs in the balance; because it does.
