Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Outdoor Stone Fountains Kelowna















The outdoor stone fountain can be installed only after detailed planning that requires a careful consideration of the space available in your garden. After having decided upon the position for the fountain, you can choose the design available. It can even be custom -made and can range from being decorative to having a contemporary look.


If space is not the issue for you, then you can even experiment and have this fountain transform into a little rock garden where you can place suitable flowering plants. The spray is suitable for ferns and other such plants that flourish in moisture. Special garden rocks can be also be used too add drama to the effect.

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Marty Pope
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Kelowna, BC, V1X 7T3
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Why get a water feature for your home in Kelowna

The sound of water moving and falling helps shut out the sounds of the outside world and can homeowners tranquility and quiet in their own private sanctuary right here in Kelowna.

A pond and/or waterfall can be an ideal addition to your yard. Filled with fish and water plants, it gives a wonderful added dimension to any landscape. The ponds can be equipped with automatic pond skimmers that will take any material falling on the surface and whisk it into a hidden filter.

A pond, even a small one, is not for everyone. They do require some maintenance in replacing water and cleaning the filter. But the rewards as you relax in your yard and enjoy the sounds are tremendous. They are constructed with EPDM rubber liners underneath that are then covered with natural stones to disguise it. The result is a pond that looks real and natural as if it had been there forever.

Even if you are not ready for a full pond yet you can have the sound of moving water in your landscape with a small water feature on your patio or next to it that can block the sounds of the world and help you to relax.

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Contact us:
Toll Free: 1-877-670-7625
Western Canada Sales & Kelowna Enquiries
Marty Pope
204 Cambro Road
Kelowna, BC, V1X 7T3
Direct 250 979 8871
Email: marty@kettlevalleystone.com

Friday, February 20, 2009

Water features Ponds Kelowna


Adding ponds, waterfalls, and fountains adds a pleasing kinetic dimension to any landscape plan.
Water features can be small, off-the-shelf elements, or custom-engineered designs that wind throughout an entire yard. Water features bring sound and movement into your landscape spaces, letting you escape to a more tranquil and cooler feeling environment.
Environmental concerns and wilderness appeal have made water features more popular than ever. Fountains, ponds and waterfalls can be dramatic or restful; they can add beauty to stark walls, invite wildlife and give you back a sense of serenity after a long day.
Water features can be made of natural or architectural materials. In a country setting, old fermentation barrels invoke a sense of tradition and heritage, while in urban settings a rocky watercourse brings in a touch of nature and wilderness. Pond plants give both fish and birds a source of food while concealing pumps and other equipment.

Ponds

Your landscape architect can help you decide what kind of a pond you want to create, and where to put it. Before you select a site, consider what kind of pond and pond environment you want to create and how close you would like it to be situated to your residence. After you settle on a spot, decide what the right features might be.During the site selection process, note the location of trees, roofs, or other landscaping.
Fertilizer runoff and leaves can affect the health of your pond, so make sure not to locate it at the lowest point on your property. Make sure drainage is designed to divert runoff from your pond area.Consider, too, that your aquatic plants will need at least four to six hours of sunlight a day, so heavily shaded areas are not an option unless your pond is strictly fish-only.
A drain, liner and edge should be in your pond plan, and make sure water and electricity is available to fill your pond and operate a pump.If you do not wish to have fish in your aquatic environment, consider a smaller pond that will act as a collection point for a waterfall. Small waterfalls use surprisingly little water and yet provide the sound and ambience of a larger waterscape.
If you want your pond to be a home to Koi or goldfish, design a slightly larger pond than you think you will need. More pond area gives you more options for more kinds of fish or other wildlife.
Here are two kinds of ponds to consider:
Koi ponds require more space because this valuable Japanese fish grows to large sizes and requires a depth of four to six feet. Koi are plant eaters and your pond will need to be at least a thousand gallons in order to support enough plant life to keep your fish happily fed. You can calculate the rough capacity of your pond in gallons by multiplying width, times the depth, times the length times 6.5.

Environmental ponds, also known as water gardens are ponds that combine various plant and fish types. This type of pond should be at least two feet deep, and more if you live where deep freezes occur. While not strictly necessary, your pond can benefit from having a pump and biological filter to keep water cleaner. Circulated water allows you to utilize a watercourse, waterfall or fountain, adding ambient sound to your pond environment.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Kelowna Water Featues By Kettle Valley Stone


Whether you love the sound of a babbling brook or that of trickling waterfalls, we have the outdoor water products and advice that will suit any project.

Contact us:
Toll Free: 1-877-670-7625
Western Canada Sales & Kelowna Enquiries Marty Pope
204 Cambro Road
Kelowna, BC, V1X 7T3
Direct 250 979 8871

What does Kettle Valley Stone do?

At Kettle Valley Stone Company, we specialize in Thin Veneer, Kelowna Feature Stones, Kelowna Landscape, Kelowna Landscaping, Kelowna Stone Retaining Walls, Kelowna Stone, Retaining Walls and Kelowna Water Features.

We work with Kelowna Landscapers, Kelowna Masons, Kelowna Architects, Kelowna Landscaping companies to supply Thin Veneer to Vancouver British Columbia, Calgary and Edmonton Alberta and Seattle Washington, with Architectural Stone, rock wall, build stone, stone, rock, quarry, quarries, retaining walls, staircases, landscaping, granite rock, granite stone, and rock quarry.