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Wang ResidenceAsian Landscape, San Francisco

This is an example of an asian water fountain landscape in San Francisco. — Houzz

Is that a real pond?

- Is it?..

PRO
Spring Creek Aquatic Concepts
Ami, be very careful advising people on using live / creek water. Across most of the USA you will get into legal trouble doing that.
July 19, 2014last modified: July 19, 2014
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Ami Saunders, MLA
Thank you for this advice. I would not wish to discourage people from enjoying ponds, and there are many solutions for each site, depending upon personal preference and site conditions.

Pondmaking is an ancient tradition, with a rich history and technology behind it. Asia there is a long history of using freshwater to source ponds in their beautiful gardens. This is because that was how ponds were traditionally sourced. There is also a new tradition of building swimming ponds in many parts of the globe. I believe that using freshwater to supply ponds is a long-time tradition here in the USA as well. If there are any questions, please inquire to the pond equipment manufacturers, and always check municipal code requirements for using ponds. Also be sure to verify water rights on any site before using the water on it, such as for wells or retention ponds. Always make sure contractors are properly licensed and bonded before performing work on your property.

Spring Creek Aquatic Concepts - thanks for your input. I always steer people in the direction of following local codes and guidelines to (a) keep value of property and (b) health and safety considerations. I'm sure that was what you intended to say, instead, right?
November 7, 2014

kathy_bash wrote:Jul 26, 2012

- Hi there, I was wondering if you can refer me to the company who constructed the pond. We are in the design stage and we will nedd to involve the contractor to get more technical info. Thanks in advance

kjvp
Just reading through the comments for this beautiful picture and was surprised to read the ones by Spring Creek. The overall tone was just a little too unfriendly and the messages felt like more of an attempt to discredit a competitor than an effort to provide users with useful information. I liked Ami's helpful and polite responses and so I will be checking out Aquascape.
September 10, 2014
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Spring Creek Aquatic Concepts
kjvp, Just stating what I know to be true. Perhaps you can find the "moss" in our work in the attached photo...
November 7, 2014

travelady1 wrote:Aug 10, 2013

HOW MUCH IS THIS PHOTO OR PAINTING?

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Raven Kaiser
In what region or state was this photo taken?
September 20, 2014
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Ami Saunders, MLA
Fremont, California
November 7, 2014

Ruth Saldanha Torres wrote:Jun 12, 2014

Ruth Saldanha Torres

- empresária

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Ami Saunders, MLA
Thank you! Muchas gracias!
November 7, 2014
PRO
Decorative Glass Solutions
Love the bridge!
May 22, 2015

hmq912 wrote:Nov 28, 2013

Monster truck bed

- Where do I find it

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Ami Saunders, MLA
This is a custom pond using the Aquascape system. Contact your local Aquascape pond builder for details.
November 29, 2013
kaushik
you have a lovely space ,wana click few pictures of this place i have the similar in india mount abu
December 24, 2013

orchid32 wrote:Apr 4, 2013

Can you tell me where you got the bridge from? Was it a custom build?

- We inherited a koi pond with a bridge like this, but it is in bad shape and needs to be replaced. I'm not sure where to look to find a replacement. I'd appreciate it if you could tell me where this bridge was purchased, or if it was a custom build. Thank you!

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Ami Saunders, MLA
The bridge was custom made. A local carpenter should be able to do it nicely from the photo. Very best of luck, let me know how it goes.
June 18, 2013last modified: June 18, 2013
alunit
wow, lovely place !
November 11, 2014

Paul Visconti wrote:Jun 14, 2015

pond and stream

- How big is the pond? How long is the stream?

Penelope Smith
Wow, this is such a beautiful little water garden. I love that it has the bridge and that there is koi fish in the pond. Do you know what types of rocks they used in the pond? I would love to have something like this in my own backyard. http://www.allisonlandscapingandwatergardens.com/residential-services/water-garden.aspx
July 31, 2018

Khawla Hammoud Saleh wrote:Apr 26, 2013

Seastone

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Ami Saunders, MLA
The stone is natural rock supplied by local quarries in the area.
November 7, 2014

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kolmaro wrote:Sep 2, 2015

Japanese Style？

kthorstad1 wrote:Mar 16, 2015

Amazing Pond! Is it fresh water?

- We have a fresh water pond that gets water only thru ground run off or rain. Our fountains and pumps get gummed up with hard water deposits. Any ideas?

What Houzz contributors are saying:

Mitchell Parker added this to How to Make a PondMar 4, 2013

Advantages of Deeper PondsFish will grow only in relation to how big the space is that they’re in. In shallow water a koi fish, which can reach 3 feet in length, won’t reach its full potential, as it would in a 5-foot-deep pond.Fish tend to get sicker in small ponds, because they’re swimming around in water with higher concentrations of their own waste. Deeper ponds mean more water volume and cleaner water. The fish are healthier, making it easier to maintain the right chemical balance.Deeper ponds make fish harder targets for predators like birds, raccoons and cats, which can easily swipe, swoop and make dinner of fish in shallower ponds. Letting predators make dinner of your fish obviously wouldn’t be cool, especially if you drop $5,000 on one koi fish.

What Houzzers are commenting on:

Lesley McLeod added this to Wish ListMay 3, 2019

built up corner. make fake water with stones.

Martin Winfield added this to mjwnfld's ideasMay 1, 2019

Would love to walk around a corner and find this in my garden.

pat malone added this to custom houseApr 24, 2019

koi ponds asian bridges side zen yard