The design and construction of waterfalls, springs, streams, pools, and the associated gardens is my primary business. No other aspect of the landscape so fully expresses the beauty of nature.
For a water feature to be successful as a work of art it is critically important that it not appear to be artificial or out of context. Views must be controlled such that the origin of the water is never evident. Likewise, the water must always be a small element within a larger landscape. If the terrain is not suitable, it may be derived from architectural grade changes, or implied through the massing of plants. Edges, straight lines, and borders do not occur in nature, and have no place in a naturalistic water feature. Waterfalls are created by erosion; and this, and other natural processes, must be evident in the design. If these and other simple precepts are followed then it is possible to create a water feature that will be an enduring work of environmental art.
All of my water features are designed to function as aquatic ecosystems, and may provide habitat for plants, fish, birds, and other wildlife. I utilize integral bio-filtration systems to insure minimal maintenance.
