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Just Add Water

Water features are a
soothing home attraction.

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nstalling a water feature to your
backyard is a great way to create
instant aesthetic value to any setting.
Options abound for the do-it-yourself
homeowner. Selecting the right water fea-
ture for your budget, skill level and com-
mitment to maintenance can leave many
people uncertain about the best choice.
Novices may be well served by visiting
a "big box" hardware store and pulling a
one-size-fits-all system off the shelf. But
for the homeowner who wants to make
sure the end result is customized for his
yard, visiting a water-feature or irriga-
tion-supply store is the best way to ensure
getting expert advice from an experienced
landscape industry professional.
"We spend a lot of time with our cus-

tomers to determine their wants and
preferences," said Dave Ouwinga, vice
president, EasyPro Pond Products in
Grant, Mich., a leading manufacturer and
supplier of water feature products in the
U.S. and Canada. "Some people want to
see and hear the water, but they may travel
frequently and don't have time for a lot of
maintenance. Others are interested in add-
ing goldfish or Koi to their pond and don't
mind the extra time involved in maintain-
ing that kind of feature'
With the wide variety of water features
available, there is something for nearly any
budget and skill level. Common types of
water features include reflection ponds,

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