RAISED POND The raised pond is a good option for homes with children. They can in some cases be easier to construct and a highly prized bottom drain can be a simple install. They make a showy raised planter for your prize water plants and an enjoyable way for the elderly to garden without getting down on the ground. The raised pond can go right on an existing patio built into a deck or built for portability by disassembly at a rented or a starter home. (Center pic.) The half formal and half informal design of this pond makes a gentle transition between the development and nature successfully bringing the two together. gardenpondforum.com sietsmalandscape.com anniesgardens.com

KOI POND Although koi fish can be kept in pretty much any style of pond. It’s best if a koi pond is built with at least some features for the purpose of keeping koi. Koi fish can get quite large, sometimes over 30” ! So needless to say, they will need some room. They are also quite messy fish so a filtration system of some extent, depending on the water volume and fish load is pretty much a necessity. A bottom drain is in my opinion, a requirement even if it’s not possible to install a conventional gravity bottom drain, there are retrofit ones that at least suck from the ponds bottom in order to stop buildup of waste. For a rundown of koi pond filtration “CLICK HERE“. If you love the japanese pagoda lantern (right) I would love to build you one! Contact SCS at the bottom of any page in this site. wikipedia.com theponddigger.com okeanosgroup.com

JAPANESE GARDEN POND Japanese Gardens are a representation of nature. In their ponds you will usually find massive stones, manicured greenery consisting mostly of evergreens. Their design is always a naturalistic informal shapes and they often contain koi. The stones may mimic those found in a natural pond, or stream (center). Or they may be representative of something more grand such as river canyon (left) a cliff jutting out of a lake, a section of coastline or even a coastal mountain range with Islands trailing in the sea (right). Much care goes into positioning and balancing their visual weight with asymmetrical triangulations. photobucket.com improveyourhomeandgarden.com naiwausa.com

ARTIFICIAL ROCK POND My personal favorite and specialty. Artificial rock can be used to create any style and match anyone’s home design. Artificial rock can fix unsightly liners and visually showing concrete edges on existing ponds. They can hide repairs and create the perfect rock that would otherwise be nearly impossible to find. They can be used to hide plumbing, filtration and wiring or create habitat for animals and pets. It truly is the perfect solution for almost any situation. Keep in mind, the jobs StoneCraftSite has completed are the ideas of the customer brought to life and can be created in any form size or style in an original SCS designs or your personal vision as well. SCS is knowledgeable in extensive filtration systems, algae control and water parameters for koi ponds and visual enjoyment. Be sure to check out SCS’s portfolio page. SCS can be reached through the questions / contact button at the bottom of every page in this site. surfgraph.info top-notch-creations.com

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