Along with natural ponds, of course we build natural streams and creeks This image is a cascade ( a steep riffle ) on a creek that began it's life as an irrigation ditch. Floral: red: indian paint brush purple: large leaf lupine. Both are native to this area albeit at much higher elevation. Our techniques allow us to bring flowers down that would ordinarily grow high in our Cascade Mountain Range. Real streams have riffles, pools, cascades and sometimes a feature called a glide. Real streams are not a rock lined "slot" turned up on an angle. Real streams also have bends, meanders and an ever changing width. We will demonstrate with a few photos.

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Closeup of a portion of the Stream along the side yard as it comes Above Ground for a Moment before it Dives back Underground. Check out the Autumn Fern, The Cinnamon Fern, and the Astilbe Nestled Between the Stones. Erik Jones

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Pools in streams and creeks have shapes defined by the physics of the channel. Notice this pool has a curvature to the left and it prepares to flow over the next waterfall. Natural streams often have many more elements than rocks. Logs and large tree branches blend elegantly and tell the story of a real creek. What you do not see here is a preponderance of rocks and boulders. Rocks create an annoying hard edge to waters. This stream is designed to appear soft. Very often we design so the eye cannot even pick out the edge of the water. The result is a much more soothing natural image.

Custom Asian Inspired Bridge over Pondless Stream. We added an underground water vault to retain the water for this pondless stream within an existing drainage swale.

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Closeup of a portion of the steps going up the side yard and the Stream Bursting out for a Moment before it Dives back Underground. Check out the Horizontally planted Japanese Maple, the Autumn Fern, The Irish Moss, The Scotch Moss, and the Stock Nestled Between the Stones. Erik Jones

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Closeup of a portion of the steps going up the side yard and the Stream Bursting out for a Moment before it Dives back Underground. Check out the Horizontally planted Japanese Maple, the Autumn Ferns, The Cinnamon Ferns, and the Hostas Nestled Between the Stones. Erik Jones

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