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This is an example of a contemporary full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Boston.
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio (JMMDS)
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Contemporary Landscape, Boston

The “handrill” of Corten steel follows the peastone and steel steps down a steep slope to pour into a round basin, emptying into a channel that meanders through the narrow back garden at ground level, ending finally in a boulder fountain. Devised to minimize root disturbance for the tall existing pines on the property, the continuous Corten steel structure is supported by concrete tubes rather than a foundation that would have required extensive excavation. Architect: Wolf Architects, Inc. General Contractor: GF Rhode Construction, Inc. Landscape Contractor: Robert Hanss, Inc. Steel Fabrication: Wovensteel and Richard Duca Water Systems: Pond Creations by Sean Photo by Susan Teare.

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Annie Thornton added this to 15 Ways to Manage Excess Water in Your LandscapeNovember 17, 2021

2. Install an aboveground drainage channel. Also known as a bioswale. Keeping the water aboveground helps prevent soil...

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Emily Jowers added this to Outdoors2 days ago

Love the tiny river