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Charming backyard water garden in Richmond, TX features a constructed wetlands filter that adds an additional waterfall.
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Texas Ponds and Water Features
(IC: professional)
A beautiful water feature is the focal point of this whimsical backyard in Richmond, TX. We removed their existing 4'x8' pre-formed plastic pond and replaced it with this ecosystem pond complete with a waterfall and an intake bay so there's no skimmer to empty. A constructed wetlands filter was created behind the pond to keep the water clean and clear and returns the filtered water to the pond via a waterfall/stream combination, adding extra interest. Te constructed wetlands filter also adds extra planting areas for marginal plants. We added a tiny pump to the concrete elephant that sits in the wetlands area so that he spouts water from his trunk.
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Published October 28th, 2012 3:31 PM
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Texas Ponds and Water Features on Jul 16, 2016I buy them at Nelson's Water Gardens in Katy.
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I see you have a tree in the background of your pond, what do you do to keep the leaves from creating a big mess when the leaves fall? How are you able to keep the pond clear of the debris?
Do you have more info on the constructed wetlands filter?