Stream Building Landscaping Services
Aquascaping, as an area of landscaping, takes on many shapes and forms, including the building of streams in the backyard of homes. Many homeowners find it very nice to have a natural stream running through their yard or garden. Building a backyard stream means that you can enjoy the sound of water gently flowing over the rocks and you’ll have lots of beautiful birds, frogs and other wildlife visiting your backyard. It is not too difficult to build a backyard stream and our team of landscapers can get it done in no time. All at a price that meets your budget. We will go as big as you want. For more information about our stream building services, please reach out to us today.
Stream Building Estimate
When you reach out, we can provide you with a free consultation and estimate to get an idea of what you want and provide you with an accurate description of the cost. Located in Rocky Point, New York, our team of landscapers works across Suffolk County, Long Island. Shaping beautiful yards wherever we go.
Building a Backyard Stream
There are several key elements that go into the building of any backyard stream. Let's take a look at some of those aspects and how they impact the building of a stream.
Location
The first aspect of any stream building project is picking the location. Ideally, you will want to build the stream somewhere that is easily visible from inside the house. This way you can sit and enjoy a view of the stream. Backyard streams are perfect for sloping yards, but it does not have to be a large slope. Even a slight slope makes it easy to install a gently trickling waterfall. However, if your land is flat, you can still build a stream. You can build it up with soil and rocks in an effort to create the slope.
Lining the Stream
When we dig and line the stream, it needs to be deep enough to cover the pump and provide enough water. In many cases, 6 to 12 inches should be deep enough. When lining and figuring out the depth, it is important to make sure that proper precautions are met. Children can drown in as little as 2 inches of water. Installing a child-proof fence is recommended if you have kids.
Add Rocks
Once the stream is dug and lined, we can add rocks. We can lay them around the edges of the stream in a unique and nice way. Or we can also use pebbles if that fits the aesthetic better. These pebbles and rocks can be used to let wildlife in and out of the water, as well as allow for birds to fly down on the rocks and take a sip. Building a stream can also come with the inclusion of a waterfall, which we can also do.
Install the Pump
If you are adding a waterfall, then there will likely need to be an installation of pump. A pump can be placed at the bottom of the stream and will pump the water up to the top of the waterfall. The size of the stream will determine the size of the pump. The longer the stream, the more powerful pump will be required. When we build the stream, we can help to determine if you need a pump and if so which pump is best. Ensuring that you get a stream and waterfall that wows all who see it.
Plants
Planting a range of different plants along the edges of the stream can help it blend into the surrounding landscape. Giving the stream a more natural look, while also attracting all sorts of wildlife, like birds, frogs, dragonflies and more. We can plan and design the plants on the stream to include a nice mix. From shrubs to ornamental grasses to perennials, we will make sure the stream has everything it needs to look great.
Fill Stream with Water
Once everything is set, then it is time to fill the stream with water. During the hot summer months it is important to top of the water, because it will evaporate in the heat.
Add Lights
When you add lights to a stream it ensures you can enjoy the stream at night. We will work you with in the design process to decide what is the best setup for the lighting. An outdoor spotlight can light up the stream in a beautiful way. Submersible LED lights are also a nice touch. There are many tips and tricks to perfectly light up the stream and we can make sure everything looks great.
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