Koi ponds are a popular here in Santa Barbara. Many who have Koi like to name them just as others name their dogs, cats, birds and other pets. The colorful fish are fun to watch as they swim around. When contemplating the decision to have a pond built, there are many things to consider […]
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Faux rock can be advantageous in the creation of a naturalistic looking waterfall, if done correctly. Advantageous due to the fact that sometimes space is limited and faux rock can appear to be larger than it really is but actually takes up less space than any real rock of the same size. What do I
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Fake rock?…., faux stones, artificial boulders, imitation, simulated or synthetic, why, I’ve even heard someone call them “make-believe”. Whatever people label them, the rocks we produce are helpful to us in achieving a very natural and realistic effect. I believe that being able to create, and incorporate, man-made rocks and boulders into our work assists
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Waterfalls built using granite boulders A small sandstone rock waterfall When building waterfalls its inevitable we get wet. We immerse ouselves in our work. Sometimes we immerse ourselves in the water for such things as repair work, planting aquatic plants or just trying to get the best photo…….Bruce Garcia doesn’t mind getting wet, I like
Everyone wants to know what is The Bottom Line: How much will it cost? That is definitely one of the most frequently asked questions and the ultimate final question in just about everyone’s mind. Although there have been a select few who are willing to spare no expense to achieve the desired effect. Each project
Here is a picture of a recently completed project in Montecito, Ca. This angle shows the last waterfall of a one hundred twenty foot long stream entering into a ninety foot long by sixty foot wide pond. Here is a few pictures of a pond undergoing construction at this time (6/28/2010). They show the different
Building creeks and streams is work and fun at the same time and gives us a chance to excercise our artistic abilities. It is rewarding to know the joy and happiness our work brings to people as they stroll along the banks listening to the sounds of the water as it cascades over the boulders,
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