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The Setting of Rocks within Landscape Design

The Setting of Rocks within Landscape Design

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Roughing it in... another water feature we created

Roughing it in... another water feature we created in El Dorado County.
More pics of the entire project:
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/portfolio-items/french-knoll/
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

“Verne, Juan & Rodrigo did a great job restoring

“Verne, Juan & Rodrigo did a great job restoring our wetland bog filter. It looks and works much better now. The old one was leaking badly and needed to be upgraded. It took longer than expected due to many large boulders that needed to be removed, but the end product was well worth it. We highly recommend Verne’s company, The Art of Water!”
~Cindy & Gary Arvin – Garden Valley, CA
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/portfolio-items/garden-park-drive/
(link in bio)
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

Koi fish make great outdoor pets! You can train th

Koi fish make great outdoor pets! You can train them to eat out of your hand and they'll even start to recognize your face. #waterfallwednesday #waterfall #pond #march #spring #plants #trees #rocks #aquascape #landscape #gardening #backyard #theartofgardening #placerville #placervillaca #california

This is a compilation of 30 of our water feature p

This is a compilation of 30 of our water feature projects, built over the past 17 years. We are Master Certified Aquascape Contractors, and members in good standing of the California Native Plant Society. Most of these projects were landscaped with native plants from our private nursery and water feature products built with @aquascapeinc products
Full HD Video: (48 minutes)
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/greatest-hits-water-features-in-el-dorado-county/
~ link in bio
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

What is a Pondless Waterfall? Essential info whe

What is a Pondless Waterfall?
Essential info when deciding on the best water feature for YOUR landscape. (link in bio)
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/what-is-a-pondless-waterfall/
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

“I LOVE my new waterfall water feature that Vern

“I LOVE my new waterfall water feature that Verne designed. Verne is a true artist; able to look at an empty space and envision what it ‘could be’, and then … make it more than we could have imagined. He has a great crew to help him get there – punctual, hard-working and helpful. "
Full project details: (link in bio)
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/portfolio-items/studebaker-road/
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

Built during May 2022, this 3400 gallon pond utili

Built during May 2022, this 3400 gallon pond utilized rocks from 3 different sources, two provided by the client. The access was difficult and we had to sort our rocks on their back lawn. One evening when I drove away, the thermometer in my truck read 106º. But when all was said & done, they said something to the effect that, “This is more than we ever hoped for or expected it to be”.
That’s why we do it…
Full gallery of high resolution pics:
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/portfolio-items/haskell-court/
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

Rocks make an attractive waterfall frame, and in s

Rocks make an attractive waterfall frame, and in some cases amplify the sound of water trickling for an optimal outdoor space experience. #waterfallwednesday #waterfall #pond #gardening #backyard #plants #rocks #nature #outdoordesign #landscape #aquascape #theartofgardening #placerville #placervillaca #california

My front porch makes the sweetest music! #waterfe

My front porch makes the sweetest music! #waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

It could be YOU, enjoying the relaxing views and s

It could be YOU, enjoying the relaxing views and sounds sitting by a natural ecosystem Koi pond this season.
Take a peek at what we do:
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/portfolio-items/ponds/
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

All hands on deck when placing the BIG boulders wi

All hands on deck when placing the BIG boulders within our custom water features.
Check out more before/during/& after photos within this project: (link in bio)
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/portfolio-items/kaweah-court/
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

Verne Pershing, at the helm, carefully setting bou

Verne Pershing, at the helm, carefully setting boulders in another beautiful water feature within the Sierra foothills of El Dorado County.
More detailed pics:
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/portfolio-items/sierra-springs/ (link in bio)
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

This waterfall feels like a secret hideaway with t

This waterfall feels like a secret hideaway with the lush green shrubs framing it, and what better to have in a secret oasis than a waterfall? #waterfallwedneday #march #waterfall #spring #gardening #aquascape #landscape #backyard #secret #oasis #theartofgardening #placerville #placervillaca #california

50’ Babbling Brook Project in El Dorado County I

50’ Babbling Brook Project in El Dorado County
It’s been snowing on our new 50’ babbling brook, which we built with Aquascape Inc. products.
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/50-babbling-brook-project-in-el-dorado-county/
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

Beautiful Fountains Adding a Decorative Fountain

Beautiful Fountains
Adding a Decorative Fountain to your yard brings an immediate change to your environment. Not only the soothing sounds of bubbling water, but the added interest of watching all the birds that come to bathe and drink from it. In the Winter the ice formations are truly magical.
More beautiful, decorative fountains:
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/portfolio-items/fountainscapes/ (link in bio)
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

20 Seconds of peace on a Placerville, CA morning.

20 Seconds of peace on a Placerville, CA morning. #waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

We started this project in the Fall of 2021, build

We started this project in the Fall of 2021, building three levels of Keystone Block retaining walls on a very steep hillside. In 2022 we continued by building two more levels with moss rocks, bringing the total elevation change to 15’ vertical feet!. Then, above that, we built this 30’ Pondless Waterfall on a 12’ high hillside, complete with California native plant landscaping and water wise irrigation. The project is in Pollock Pines, CA.
View full project: (link in bio)
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/wp-content/uploads/mountain-view-court-19.jpg
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

French Knoll 22 years of lawn, retaining wall, & b

French Knoll
22 years of lawn, retaining wall, & brushy hillside; and this family was ready for something different! Large granite boulders, cascading waterfalls & a pond, made a beautiful mountain-like setting. Including sitting rocks for dunking your feet and a shallow area for the grandkids. A dry creek bed was created, following natural drainage, to carry off storm water. The plantings are California natives.
Project photos: (link in bio)
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/portfolio-items/french-knoll/
#waterfeatures #waterfalls #aquascape #ponds #backyardpond #ponddesign #landscapeideas #backyardideas #dreambackyard #outdoorlivingspace #outdoorliving #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #landscape #smallgardenspaces #wildflower #flora #naturephotography #nativeplants #gardenstyles #nativegarden #koiponds #streams #aquaticplants #fountains #naturalponds #backyard #staycation

A beautiful waterfall and pond, with a gorgeous ro

A beautiful waterfall and pond, with a gorgeous rock frame. Perfect to spend the coming spring days in! #waterfallwednesday #waterfall #march #spring #rocks #aquascape #landscape #backyard #gardening #theartofgardening #placerville #placervillaca #california

Our unique Garden Steps guide you through your new

Our unique Garden Steps guide you through your new landscape in the most efficient & stylish manner. Click below to view our latest gallery of garden step ideas that could transform your exterior landscape:
https://www.cowboygardener.com/water-features-northern-ca/garden-steps/ (link in bio)
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