by Ami Saunders, MLA
San Mateo, CA, US 94401 · 19 photos
Asian-style Waterfall
http://www.saundersdesigns.com

 
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sando0826 wrote:
small backyard - My backyard is about 14'x10' and my dream is to have a waterfall and fire feature. I have a covered patio with a 2'drop-off. I have multiple sclerosis and it is a danger for me. I need to rven out thr backyard but have no financial abiliity to pay for it. The MS Society would give their tax number to write off as a donation. Can you help me? »
· Comment · 14 months ago
Ami Saunders, MLA There are options for water features that are just as soothing and therapeutic but do not cost nearly as much. Please feel free to contact me for these options ranging from $500.00 to $1,500.00. My direct business number is 415-322-8873.
10 months ago · ·
Ami Saunders, MLA Also there are several options to help protect yourself from the dropoff. One may be to have pots with nice herbs that you can reach in a wheelchair and snip to take into the kitchen. It would look pretty and add function of safety as well as lovely fragrance and culinary delight!
10 months ago · ·
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menn wrote:
How can i get my garden to look like this? »
· Comment · 19 months ago
Ami Saunders, MLA This reply is true on initial cost but maintenance is nearly ZERO cost!!!! This waterfall is expensive up front but just about the easiest landscape feature to maintain that you could possibly have - about the same as having a patio, just brush off the leaves and that's it! The waterfall only needs to run 1 hour per week and the electric bill is the same as turning on your hairdryer. It turns on and off by remote control. Even if you were to run it all the time 24-7, it only costs about $50 per month.
10 months ago ·
Ami Saunders, MLA Oh, and to get your garden to look like this, please feel free to give me a call!
10 months ago ·
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