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Nature Scapes Grafton, NH on Aug 28, 2012
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Nature Scapes Ecosystem Pond Transforms Yard Adding Curbside Appeal in NH

Imagine as you are walking down a suburban sidewalk you are enveloped in a fragrant breeze on which ride the sounds of classical masters. Soon the scented classical air brings you to a cacophony of color amidst the soothing sounds of water. In real life you've arrived at a beautiful home in Penacook NH. A uniquely magical place where the garden oozes onto the street inviting you to follow the wide stone steps and explore the yard...or pause for a moment and enjoy the tranquil waterfeature. The owners have designed it this way. The destination of friends, families and garden club tours every flower, stone piece of artwork has its own story, unique arrangement, and tantalizing aura urging you to take another step, to slow down, to stop and explore all the intricate details.

While many landscapes are designed with impressive drive by views and stunning arrangements this yard is different. Undoubtedly captivating as you walk or drive by--it begs you to stop.

All this beauty and yet the homeowners decided something was missing from their suburban home.

Where once a long piece of lawn stretched from the front door down to the sidewalk verdent green beneath a huge norway maple, a ...»

"spring" was dug from which two streams flow forming breath taking waterfalls as they duck through tree remains spill over falls and tumble into a tranquil pool of koi, lotus and lilies.

Built just two weeks before it was to be the "Garden of Destination" every detail had to be on point. Moss and lichen covered stones reach from the waters edge to mossy logs overhung by pendulant blossoms--after only a two days of work the feature appeared aged and well settled into the landscape.

Now there is a new reason to stop, another reason to stroll by the neighbors on Saturday morning--Verdant lawn turned aquatic paradise.

Built by Nature Scapes, www.naturescapespro.com

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    Where there was once only lawn an ecosystem pond created a paradise. www.naturescapespro.com
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    natural log waterfalls add curb appeal to this NH yard transformed by water. www.naturescapespro.com
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  • Dave Rohn
    The only thing I see wrong here is that there are only two pictures! This is BEAUTIFUL! It's also something I've wanted to do in my front yard for quite sometime. Someone did a very nice job here!
    on Aug 28, 2012 · Like 2
  • Nature Scapes Grafton, NH
    Thank you. This project took us three days to construct and the homeowners couldn't be more happy. The system is very easy to maintain, and the moss rocks make it look like it has been there for a lot longer than a few days...

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    • Eco-system pond under construction.
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    • Blue eyed grass is a great native perennial for northern marginal/bog gardens and shallow pond edges. 
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    • Cala lily, a great annual for northern ponds.
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    • Eco-system pond under construction.
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    on Aug 29, 2012 · Like 0
  • Aquascape by Blue Creek Ellensburg, WA
    Beautful work, guys! [as usual!]
    on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • TRD Designs Ltd. Katonah, NY
    Nice Job
    on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • Nature Scapes Grafton, NH
    Thank You!!
    on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • The Pond Store Sumner, WA
    Great pond project!
    on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • Nature Scapes Grafton, NH
    Thank you. The homeowners have another pond that is about ten years old. When folks came to their garden during a tour a week or so after construction they asked which pond was the new one...everyone picked the 10 y/o pond...
    on Aug 30, 2012 · Like 0
  • Dave Rohn
    ...I have acquired a new pond liner, the project has begun.
    on Oct 26, 2012 · Like 0

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