Silverthorn Landscape Supplies

CREATING A BUBBLING ROCK

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IMPORTANT – the most important aspect to consider when building a bubbling rock is – where will you get the most enjoyment out of it?
Where will you be able to see it the most, and hear that wonderful calming sound?
How much space do you have to work with?
Do you already have a decorative rock picked out or do you need to get one from our yard?
Do you have access to hydro where you would like to put your bubbler, or can you get hydro to that spot easily?
Will you be hiring a contractor?
If you are doing it yourself, will you be renting equipment?

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CREATING A WATER FEATURE

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IMPORTANT – the most important aspect to consider when building a water feature is – where will you get the most enjoyment out of it?
Where will you be able to see it the most, and hear that wonderful calming sound?
What kind of water feature are you trying to create?
How much space do you have to work with?
Do you already have a feature picked out or do you need to find one?
Do you have access to hydro where you would like to put your water feature, or can you get hydro to that spot easily?
Will you be hiring a contractor?
If you are doing it yourself, will you be renting equipment?

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CREATING A PONDLESS WATERFALL

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The most important aspect to consider when building a pondless waterfall is it’s placement.
Where will you get the most enjoyment out of the feature?
Where will you able to see it most and hear that wonderful calming sound?
Can you see it from inside the home and therefore enjoy it even when it’s too cool to sit outside?
Will this location afford you the most enjoyment of the feature?
How much space do you have to work with?
How high would you like your waterfall to be and would you like a stream to go along with it?
Do you have access to hydro or can you get hydro to the area you wish to place the waterfall?
Will you be hiring a contractor?
If you are doing it yourself, will you be renting equipment?

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CREATING A POND

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One of the most important aspects to consider when building a pond is where will you get the most enjoyment out of it?
Where will you be able to see it the most, hear the sounds of the waterfall splashing down?
Can you see it from inside the home and therefore enjoy it even when it’s too cool to sit outside?
Do you have access to hydro or can you get hydro to the spot easily?
Will you be hiring a contractor?
If you are doing it yourself, will you be renting equipment?

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CREATING A RAIN WATER HAVESTING SYSTEM (RWH)

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The most important aspect to consider when building a RWH System is where to place it.
Determine what type of water feature and what type of capturing unit would best fit your home.
Calculating how much water you would like to store at any given time will help to determine the size of the reservoir required.
If you have chosen to build a water feature on top of the reservoir then where will you get the most enjoyment out of the water feature?
Where will you able to see it most and hear that wonderful calming sound?
Can you see it from inside the home and therefore enjoy it even when it’s too cool to sit outside?
Will this location afford you the most enjoyment of the feature?
How much space do you have to work with?
Do you have access to hydro or can you get hydro to the area?
Will you be hiring a contractor?
If you are doing it yourself, will you be renting equipment?

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CREATING A WALKWAY

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CREATING A PATIO

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CREATING A FLAGSTONE PATIO

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CREATING A GARDEN / RETAINING WALL

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What is the purpose of the wall – will it be a retaining wall for soil, rocks, a large building?
How long and high will the wall be?
Will you be using natural or manufactured stone?
Will you be hiring a contractor?
If you are doing it yourself, will you be renting equipment?

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CREATING A DECORATIVE WALL

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CREATING A POOL DECK

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CREATING A DRIVEWAY

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