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Landscape Design of Green Toad B&B: Foothill Grotto

A rainy day at the Green Toad Bed & Breakfast in Garden Valley, CA. We built this garden in 2012.

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What if you could have paradise right in your back

What if you could have paradise right in your back yard? This Waterfall is only 10’ from Bob’s guest room & living room windows! Visit us to see more: www.theartofwater.biz

"Verne and his crew have extensive experience in c

"Verne and his crew have extensive experience in creating ponds and waterfalls that blend well with their surroundings " ~ Bob D., Fiddletown, CA
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"Verne strategically laid out the stream so it can

"Verne strategically laid out the stream so it can be viewed from the office, living room, dining room and kitchen.”
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Two levels with moss rocks, bringing the total ele

Two levels with moss rocks, bringing the total elevation change to 15’ vertical feet!
Full project: (link in bio)
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Over time, debris from surrounding plants & trees

Over time, debris from surrounding plants & trees collect and form sludge in your pond and waterfall. If left unaddressed, this could result in harm to fish or other life in your pond and waterfall, and produce unwelcome odors.
Show visitors you care with quality professional pond and waterfall maintenance:
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"We are beginning to learn that our brains are har

"We are beginning to learn that our brains are hardwired to react positively to water and that being near it can calm and connect us, increase innovation and insight, and even heal what’s broken." ~ Wallace J. Nichols, Blue Mind:
Full gallery:
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"Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless like wate

"Empty your mind; be formless, shapeless like water."
~Bruce Lee
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"Verne Pershing and crew did such a beautiful job

"Verne Pershing and crew did such a beautiful job on my pond build.. I can't tell you how refreshing it is to have such professional, organized and truly creative people working on this project..so grateful for all his talent.. truly I had tears of joy! Thanks Verne"
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Another day, another pond to clean. We’re saving

Another day, another pond to clean. We’re saving the water for reuse. The bottom of the pond needs cleaning, not the water.

Maintaining ecological balance in your pond and wa

Maintaining ecological balance in your pond and waterfall is critical. Annual cleaning preserves water clarity by keeping the plant and animal life in and around your pond healthy.
Full article: (link in bio)
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We began this 30′ waterfall in December 2023, &

We began this 30′ waterfall in December 2023, & finished in Spring 2024. We used Aquascape Pondless Waterfall components, & about 25 Tons of Chico Moss Rock Boulders. We removed all that had come before, and began with a blank slate.
Full HD Video: (link in bio)
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Being on, in, and near water can be among the most

Being on, in, and near water can be among the most cost-effective ways of reducing stress and anxiety.
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“Great experience with Verne. They… built a wa

“Great experience with Verne. They… built a waterfall on our property which turned out amazing. Our customers all comment on how beautiful and tranquil the new waterfall is. "
~Scott London, Owner Sentivo Vineyards
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Compaction Compaction Compaction! Full project po

Compaction Compaction Compaction!
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Even in winter, water features bring about a rugge

Even in winter, water features bring about a rugged beauty to your yard.
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“My vision for the waterfall project was realize

“My vision for the waterfall project was realized beyond expectations. From inside the house I can see the base of the falls" ~ Homeowner, El Dorado County, CA
Full project details: (link in bio)
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We created this waterfall in October 2022 on an 8′ tall hillside. It runs downhill for 20’, drops into a 260 gallon underground storage tank, and is landscaped with California Native Plants.
Full project gallery: (link in bio)
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/portfolio-items/placerville-drive/
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If you build it... they will come. Full gallery:

If you build it... they will come.
Full gallery:
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/portfolio-items/haskell-court/
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We are beginning to learn that our brains are hard

We are beginning to learn that our brains are hardwired to react positively to water and that being near it can calm and connect us, increase innovation and insight, and even heal what’s broken. ~ Wallace J. Nichols, Blue Mind
Full gallery: (link in bio)
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/portfolio-items/placerville-drive/
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #horticulture #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #fountains #staycation

"Water quiets all the noise, all the distractions,

"Water quiets all the noise, all the distractions, and connects you to your own thoughts."
~ Wallace J. Nichols, Blue Mind
Full portfolio gallery: (link in bio)
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/portfolio-items/green-hollow-lane/
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #horticulture #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #fountains #staycation

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