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Use of Water in the Landscape
Presented by: Aaron Scarlata
Blue Thumb
Business Development Manager
For: MSU Student Education
Manufacturer & Distributor of Quality Water Feature Equipment
& Supplies to Landscape Contractors & Re-sellers
Blue Thumb a Michigan Company
Blue Thumb a Michigan Company
Working with people made (cents) sense
Blue Thumb is Born!
Early interest in pets & fish as a child
Founded in 2000
Saginaw Michigan
“Follow a passion and let your business come after”
(unknown wise person)
Growth & Development
Need more room!
From this…
…To this - 2003
3200 sq. ft. Additional Space - 2005
PondBuilder is born! - 2006
It wasn’t pretty, but it was cheap!
22,000 sq. ft. added - 2011
Grew to over 50,000 sq. ft.
Develop business relationships for sustainable growth
Team of experts in Design \ Construction \ Marketing
Build lasting impressions, relationships & enjoyment
Blue Thumb a Michigan Company
Present quality water feature options
Provide dependable equipment & supplies
Educate the professional & end user
Keep products attainable
Build a strong industry-minded community
Our Role in the industry
Living with Water
Creating Focal Points through the use of
Water Features becomes a common
thread in design
Historically the use of water
Water around the world was valued for it’s pure essences & ability to help us grow as humans.
We Drink It
Historically the use of water
We Manipulate It
Historically the use of water
We Push It To the Limits
Historically the use of water
Persian Fountains “Paradise Gardens”
“The treatment of water achieves new heights of ingenuity. Within each garden
the variation of mood was dictated by changes in the treatment of water…
... a rarely equaled harmony or movement and contrasting stillness resulting in a complex interplay of sound, light and shade reflection".
We Manipulate It
Practical Uses: Forms over Function
TAKE AWAY: Use of Precedent and Art can help Designers meet both Function and Form for waterscapes
Maximizing water’s potential
MUGHAL GARDEN - Developed with the
expansion of the Arab Empire in Northern India. The exceptional qualities of these gardens arose because they were developed where water was plentiful and the Mughal designers were able to make use of it in a way that would, no doubt, appear profligate to the Arabs who inhabited less generous climes.
Note: Designers engineered water systems using water captured off the near by Himalaya Mountains.
We Push It
Moorish Fountains
Moorish Fountains
Capturing Water Flow
Use of Water Then vs. Now
Capturing Water Flow
Water envelops the landscape in a manner as
to play upon the topography, the channelsof human conflict and the
ways in which humans inhabit it’s edges.
Use of Water in the Landscape
Use of Water in the Landscape
Use of Water in the Landscape
Use of Water in the Landscape
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.
Finding Balance & Symmetry
"The whole design of the garden is etched in water. From the rock face at the top a little waterfall fills a rough stone pool.
The water is then led down the center of the garden in stages each more sophisticated than the last until it reaches the water-parterre at the bottom.
The entrance to the garden is at this level and is reached by steps which pass above a large curved pool with sculpture by Giambologna in the center.
This pool has a crucial function since it links the formal garden with its counter-balance, the half-wild woodland threaded with paths and occasional fountain jets."
Trevi Fountain- Rome
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
The philosophy of oriental gardens evolved around the creation of places of
solitude and contemplation, working with, rather than overcoming and taming nature, and it is only in this
context that it is relevant to fountains.
Oriental Gardens
Naturalistic Approach
It was seen, unlike the European renaissance movement, to present a more naturalistic, stylized form of gardening.
Use of Water’s Sound
Western Movement
Aachen Cathedral- Germany
Borrowed Scenery- English Garden
Borrowed Scenery- English Garden
Mixed Uses of Water
Design Spaces with Water
Design Spaces with Water
Design Spaces with Water
Water Features in North America
National & City Icons
Water Features in North America
Exploiting the Edges
Design Conflicts
Design misunderstandings and poor material choices
Use of Lighting to Enhance Water
Buckingham Fountain in Chicago, IL
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 Garden Ecosystem
Water Garden
Water plants & sounds
Texture & Rock Placement
People, Pets & Water
Koi Ponds
Koi Pond Living
Koi- “Gem” of the Water
Creating a Habitat for Koi
Swim Ponds
Cascading Falls
Who 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
SpaceThe small size of a Cascading Waterfall means you can build and enjoy a beautiful waterfall anywhere in your yard- front or back!
Cascading Falls
SafetyBecause there is no pool of water, a Cascading Waterfall is a great option if you are concerned about safety issues associated with a traditional pond.
Cascading Falls
MaintenanceTaking care of your Cascading Waterfall is easy. Filling the reservoir every few weeks to compensate for evaporated water is all that’s required. Or you can install an automatic fill valve and eliminate virtually all maintenance!
Cascading Falls
Traditional Fountains
Bubbling Rocks & Vases
Who should choose a Rock Column Fountain?Anyone seeking a larger bubbling rock system that will offer more sound than a single element.
Bubbling Rocks & Vases
Fountain Components
Who should choose a Ceramic Vase Fountain? Homeowners, Renters, you name it because Ceramic Fountains are portable, easy to install and deliver a soothing sound of water.
Fountains in the Landscape
Contemporary Fountains
Who should choose a Formal Falls Waterfall?Anyone installing a paver patio with a wall element should consider a Formal Falls. Or anyone looking to add a formal sheer waterfall to their landscape, fountain or swimming pool.
Contemporary Fountains
Contemporary Fountains
SpaceThe compact size of a Formal Falls means you can build and enjoy a beautiful waterfall anywhere in your yard. Four different standard waterfall widths are available or a custom unit can be created for your specific project.
Contemporary Fountains
CostThe installation cost of a Formal Falls is varied and depends on the type of wall material being used as well as the width of the falls you wish to create. Please consult your Authorized PondBuilder Installer for information. Pump operating costs are less with a Formal Falls because it’s not necessary to run the pump 24/7. You can set the pump on a timer to operate only when you are home.
Contemporary Fountains
MaintenanceTaking care of your Formal Falls is easy. Filling the reservoir every few weeks to compensate for evaporated water is all that’s required. Or you can install an automatic fill valve and eliminate virtually all maintenance!
Contemporary Fountains
Interactive Fountains
Interactive Fountains
Interactive Fountains
Family Interaction
International Value
Iconic Fountains
Natural Ponds & Lakes
Wetlands & Bio-retention
The role of Aquatic Vegetation
The role of Aquatic Vegetation
Role of the Nitrogen Cycle
Wetlands for the home
Community and Private Rain Garden
Connecting Wetlands in the Future
Working with Professionals
Designing Your Water Feature
The role of inhabitants & plants
The Friendly Awareness Team
The role of fish & plants
Water Lilies
Water Lilies
Floaters
Water Lettuce
Water Hyacinth
The role of inhabitants & plants
Aquatic Bog
Marginal
Forget Me NotCork Screw
Lotus
The role of inhabitants & plants
The role of inhabitants & plants
Becoming a Water Feature Professional
During the Consultation
• 1st: Ask to see the space
• 2nd: Sit down to show ideas
• They might know exactly what they want or they could be looking for your professional advice
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!
How to become involved
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Aaron Scarlata- BSLA \ Business Dev. Mngr.
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