Photo Credit to the Stone Ridge ECC website! We're going through some photos and found some really great ones from the Stone Ridge Poplar Run project of 2014. Located in Myerstown, Pennsylvania, this retirement living community envisioned an elaborate courtyard where residents could spend evenings talking to friends with relaxation at their fingertips complete with an outdoor kitchen, fire pits, beautiful flower pots and top notch landscaping.
What's outdoor relaxation without the tranquil sound created by moving water? Dreamscapes Watergardens was honored to bring this type of ultimate peace in the form of a watergarden to all those who enjoy it at Stone Ridge since opening spring of 2015.
What's outdoor relaxation without the tranquil sound created by moving water? Dreamscapes Watergardens was honored to bring this type of ultimate peace in the form of a watergarden to all those who enjoy it at Stone Ridge since opening spring of 2015.
Starting with a clean slate, the dirt covered courtyard was transformed because of the Aquascape Inc. components that include an incredible filtration system. It's amazing what you can do with some liner, underlayment, rocks and water if you have passion for the project.
Did you know that *most* aquatic plants in zones 5 and 6 like to sit somewhere within 0-6" of water?
The digging part of the project is one of the most intricate parts because of the ability to sustain aquatic plant life. Too deep and plants drown...too shallow and fish freeze solid during winter. Aquatic plants are your waterfeature's natural filterers, so it's important to pay close attention to this level! Dreamscapes digs in what we call "plant shelves" into the waterfeature in order to accommodate not only the ability to sustain aquatic plants but the ability to then have a deeper section in the center to safely over winter fish.
Did you know that *most* aquatic plants in zones 5 and 6 like to sit somewhere within 0-6" of water?
The digging part of the project is one of the most intricate parts because of the ability to sustain aquatic plant life. Too deep and plants drown...too shallow and fish freeze solid during winter. Aquatic plants are your waterfeature's natural filterers, so it's important to pay close attention to this level! Dreamscapes digs in what we call "plant shelves" into the waterfeature in order to accommodate not only the ability to sustain aquatic plants but the ability to then have a deeper section in the center to safely over winter fish.
Rockwork
The creativity that is the rock-work serves multiple purposes:
--Rocks and gravel as filtration-- All the gravel in the pond serves as more and more and more places for beneficial bacteria to colonize.
--Predator Safety through Koi Caves-- Koi caves give fish to hide when necessary while not being obvious.
--Crashing Sound of Water in Falls-- The way the rocks are laid in the waterfall contribute to the way the water rushes over them which, in turn, affects the sound the water makes! The further the drop, the louder the sound.
--Natural Looking Feel--As if Mother Nature just happened to exist on it's own!
--Rocks and gravel as filtration-- All the gravel in the pond serves as more and more and more places for beneficial bacteria to colonize.
--Predator Safety through Koi Caves-- Koi caves give fish to hide when necessary while not being obvious.
--Crashing Sound of Water in Falls-- The way the rocks are laid in the waterfall contribute to the way the water rushes over them which, in turn, affects the sound the water makes! The further the drop, the louder the sound.
--Natural Looking Feel--As if Mother Nature just happened to exist on it's own!
Aquascape LED Pond Lights
Boasting an impressive 35 foot by 25 foot wide pond and a massive 20 foot long stream with about 15 feet of elevation, this beautiful waterfeature creates tranquil noises like no other all day and night long. The watergarden at stone ridge also is supported by an Iongen System to minimize maintenance by helping with string algae control.
Photo Credit to the Stone Ridge ECC website! As the sun starts to set over the buildings at Stone Ridge Popular Run in Myerstown, PA...the Aquascape pond lights turn on and create a whole different atmosphere as the lights illuminate the beauty that is the waterfeature. With almost 2 dozen LED pond lights, the residents of Stone Ridge are able to have dinner served to them in the courtyard and still enjoy the waterfeature lit up when the sun starts to set.
So Now What???
Located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Dreamscapes Watergardens installs and renovates koi fish ponds and pondless waterfalls (disappearing waterfalls) all over the Central Pennsylvania area. For more information on koi ponds and waterfeature installations, please contact us directly!
Dreamscapes also carries a full line of pond supplies from water treatments and fish medications to pond pumps, heaters, fountains, plants and fish! Tadpoles and snails are also available at our Aquatic Retail Center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania seasonally while supplies last from May-August. If you think you need it, we have it!
Retail Hours: April 5th-October 27th 2018:
Monday-Wednesday: By Appt
Thursday-Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-12pm
October 28th-April 2019: HOURS BY APPT
Contact Us
2155 State Route 343, Lebanon Pa | 717-272-6555 | [email protected]
Dreamscapes Watergardens services the city of Lebanon, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Cleona, Cornwall, Fredericksburg, Indiantown Gap, Jonestown, Kleinfeltersville, Mount Gretna, Myerstown, Newmanstown Palmyra, Quentin, Reistville, Richland, Schaefferstown of Pennsylvania, PA
So Now What???
Located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Dreamscapes Watergardens installs and renovates koi fish ponds and pondless waterfalls (disappearing waterfalls) all over the Central Pennsylvania area. For more information on koi ponds and waterfeature installations, please contact us directly!
Dreamscapes also carries a full line of pond supplies from water treatments and fish medications to pond pumps, heaters, fountains, plants and fish! Tadpoles and snails are also available at our Aquatic Retail Center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania seasonally while supplies last from May-August. If you think you need it, we have it!
Retail Hours: April 5th-October 27th 2018:
Monday-Wednesday: By Appt
Thursday-Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-12pm
October 28th-April 2019: HOURS BY APPT
Contact Us
2155 State Route 343, Lebanon Pa | 717-272-6555 | [email protected]
Dreamscapes Watergardens services the city of Lebanon, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Cleona, Cornwall, Fredericksburg, Indiantown Gap, Jonestown, Kleinfeltersville, Mount Gretna, Myerstown, Newmanstown Palmyra, Quentin, Reistville, Richland, Schaefferstown of Pennsylvania, PA
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