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How a Chicago Suburbanite Transformed their Backyard with Water
Some people are just avid gardeners and have a green thumb. And then there are those who love water in the landscape and wear a blue thumb! Such is the case for this suburban Chicago homeowner who filled his landscape with waterfalls, fountains, and a pond.
An ecosystem pond can be low-maintenance if you include fish and aquatic plants to help balance the water quality.
A beautiful waterfall helps to aerate the pond and drown out nearby traffic noise.
A wooden bridge invites you to explore further.
A stacked slate fountain urn becomes architecture in the garden.
A group of basalt columns take center stage in this lush garden.
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