the evolution of water gardening

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 Aaron@bluethumbponds.com

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.

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