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THE EVOLUTION OF WATER GARDENING
Presented by: Aaron Scarlata
Use of Water Then vs. Now
Living with Water
Aaron Scarlata Began my career in 1998 Blue Thumb was est. 2000 Joined team 2010 Business Development
Let’s Connect [email protected]
HISTORICALLY THE USE OF WATER
Water around the world was/is valued for it’s pure essences &
ability to help us grow as human beings.
Historically the use of water
We Drink It
Egyptian agriculture, 2800 BCE
Historically the use of water
We Manipulate It
Humans provoke & interact with water
We Push It To the Limits
Historically the use of water
Capturing Water Flow
Moorish Fountains
THE WATER FEATURE MOVEMENT
WESTERN GARDENS- Has its roots in Greece and Ancient Rome. With the coming of the renaissance to Italy, and Rome in particular, the water garden developed, using the plentiful water supply of the hills combined with basic piping and gravity. It was only with the development of the water powered pump that the styles evolved in the Roman hills were able to be used in the gravity fed fountains.
Thereafter the styles of water gardens of Rome and Italy were able to spread to greater Europe where they were adapted by the French to reach a formal zenith at Versailles.
THE Water Table at Villa Lante. Bagnaio.-1566
Moorish Influence in Spain
Court of the Lions Fountain, Granada, Spain-1362-1391 AD
Borrowed Scenery- English Garden
Baroque Design
Palace of Versailles, 1682
Finding Balance & Symmetry
Trevi Fountain- Rome, 1732
Natural vs. Formal Spaces
ORIENTAL GARDENS- It is in the recreation and exploitation of natural effects with water that the Chinese and Japanese water gardens excelled, In fact they took it to such a pitch that they reproduced the effect of downward flowing water using sand and rocks.
Exploited Edges & Texture
Reflection"The canals are not like those in our country bordered with finely cut stone, but very rustic and lined with pieces or rock, some coming forward, some retreating. which are placed so artistically that you would think it was a work of nature."[45]
-A French Jesuit missionary and painter, Father Attiret, 1738-1768
Naturalistic Approach
It was seen, unlike the European renaissance movement, to present a more naturalistic, stylized form of gardening.
Water signified balance
WATER FEATURES IN NORTH AMERICA
National & City Icons
Buckingham Fountain- 1927Washington Monument Mall-1847-55
National & City Icons
Vanderbilt Manson Pond- Hyde Park along Hudson River-1896–1899
Use of Lighting to Enhance Water
Buckingham Fountain in Chicago- 1927
Iconic Fountains
Bellagio Fountain built 1998
Pioneers
Frank Lloyd Wright, 1867-1959
Exploiting the Edges
Use of Water’s Sound
Design Spaces with Water
Borrowed Scenery
Borrowed Scenery
Natural Undefined Edge
Avoid Contrived Design
Design ConflictsDesign misunderstandings and poor material choices
All Water Features Have a Place
TYPES OF WATER FEATURES
WATER٠GARDEN (N)
A gravel bottom pond naturally balanced with bacteria, rocks, gravel,
aquatic plants, and a few fish.
Water Lilies
Water Lilies
Water Lilies (Monet,1919)
Water Garden Ecosystem
Do you see our waterfall box?
Difficult to hide from top view! Landscape Lid makes hiding easy!
Elite Waterfalls Landscape Lid Two Matala Mats Strong Octagonal Shape Two Spinweld Openings Reversible Weir Stainless Hardware 14”, 22”, 30”, & 40” Sizes
Bacti twist bio media For use in biological
waterfall boxes Available in ½ cube,
1 cube, 2 cube, & 5 cube (cube = cubic foot)
Role of the Nitrogen Cycle
Matala filter upgrade kit
Elite skimmers Easy to hide Snout Matala Mat Included Strong Mesh Net Natural Cover Lid Plumbed Over Flow Autofill Spinweld
Option Two Discharge Options UniSeal Discharge 8”, 10”, & 15” Sizes
Which would you want on your pond?
Tired of skimmers that distort? New design improves strength!
Complete elite pond kits
Finding Balance
Water Gardening is “Outdoor Living”
Water plants & sounds
Texture & Rock Placement
People, Pets & Water
Koi- “Gem” of the Water
Koi Ponds
Life in your landscape
Cultural Living Outdoors
Koi Pond Living
Creating a Habitat for Koi
DESIGNING YOUR WATER FEATURE
The role of inhabitants & plants
The Friendly Awareness Team
Natural Ecosystem
Wetlands and Water Features
Lotus
Lotus seeds were found used in China’s culture dating back to
5000BC………… A......Very……Long…..Time…..Ago………!
Wetlands for the home
The role of Aquatic Vegetation
COMMUNITY OR PRIVATE RAIN GARDEN
Connecting Wetlands in the Future
SWIM PONDS
CASCADING FALLSWho should choose a Cascading Waterfall? If space is lacking in your yard or you
have safety concerns with a pond then a
Cascading Waterfall is your best choice.
It’s a waterfall and stream, without the
pond. But remember, you will be limited
on aquatic plant choices and you cannot
have fish with a Cascading Waterfall.
Cascading Falls
Cascading Falls
Mini cascading falls
Cascading Falls
Good Investment• Every new water feature hobbyist tells us that the money they
invested into their water feature was the best money they ever
spent.
• What is peace of mind worth to you?
• You’ll be happy to know that an investment in your landscape is
the best and most cost effective way to increase the value of
your home.
• I like the sound of that!
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