Installing a Water Feature at the GHR

An important feature of a well designed garden is a focal point.  Be it a statue, bench, colorful shrub or gazebo; elements with strong visual interest are an exclamation mark among the flowers and foliage.  A focal point can serve as a spot to focus our attention, a sign post to guide us, or a way to infuse the garden with personality.  One of the primary focal points at the Garden Home Retreat is a water feature that is positioned right in the heart of the terraced gardens.

I often receive questions about how to install a water feature, so I thought it might be of interest to see the steps involved in building the pool and fountain at the Garden Home Retreat. 

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Water feature

by Allison on February 6, 2010 01:01
Mr. Smith, I adore your shows and publications. You're a master! Just now, I want to thank you for showing pictorial how-to's for the circular garden pool. This is precisely what I want built on my property. The photos will help me show my contractor my wishes. Question: since you acid-stained the interior, will it support pond fish and water plants? Thanks, Allison
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building the garden water feature

by kalil bejaige on December 4, 2009 07:37
I love the water feature that was built.I have been looking all over the internet for information on building that very same water feature.I would have loved to see the finished product in a operating condition.Is there any way i could see the building plans or tell me where i can get them i want to build that structure in my garden. I also wat to thank you for showing clips of all the great and useful information.
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Creation of a fountain/pool ya

by Elizabeth Puchmelter on November 8, 2009 12:44
Excellent photos and commentary. I only wish I did not have lots of big roots in my lawn to nake digging a pool possible.
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GHR circular pool & fountain

by Laura Riemer on October 31, 2009 11:27
My favorite photo is the snow covered one -- what a beautiful, peaceful scene. Thanks for sharing!
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water feature

by Jan Johnsen on October 31, 2009 03:20
nice job! You should consider specifying that the coping stones around the pond be created from a curved template - this way you do not have to use such small pieces as I see here... I can send you some great photos of what I am talking about....
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fountain

by William L. Dees on October 31, 2009 07:41
Mr. Smith, I want to question you on the likehood of of snakes' getting in a foutain in a very rural area such as you seem to have. I have considered a fountain many times but back away becasue of this fear. Thank you. Bill
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water feature

by Adela Olivero on October 31, 2009 04:22
Hi Allen: I'm planning to transform a deep, raised bed into a fountain, recycling the water with a solar pump. My question is: do koi fish survive snow and freezing temperatures? And, can I find small size koi fish because my fountain isn't going to be like yours. Where do I find your reply? Thank you, Adela
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water fountain

by della on October 30, 2009 09:10
i live in south part of Iowa, i would like to know how to take care of it in the winter?
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Fountain

by Deborah Scroggin Osredker on October 30, 2009 05:45
Thank you for sharing the creation of your water fountain. It is lovely, simple and inspiring. The idea of using acid paing it new to me -- a great idea I will use someday. Thank you again! Your garden ideas are always beautiful and doable.
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Your fountain

by Martha Nieto S on October 30, 2009 05:27
Thanks for sharing with all of us your wonderful projects. I enjoyed it so much. Warm regards, Martha
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Question

by Olinger on October 30, 2009 04:45
How do you keep loud croacking frogs away from water features? My friend has a beautiful fountain and the tree frogs sit on the ledge. They are so loud, we cannot even talk. Thank you,
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Fountain

by Lina Fletcher on October 30, 2009 12:36
Thanks for the great photos. It's a beautiful water feature and the surrounding gardens are lovely. Wouldn't expect anything less.... :-)
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