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Custom Installed Waterfalls For Your Listening Pleasure In Rochester New York (NY) Gardens

5/23/2018

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NY|Waterfalls|Installation|Repair|Services|Rochester|New York|Near Me

Waterfalls add delightful sound to the garden and Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls offers custom design, installation and repair services for your waterfall listening pleasure here in Rochester & Western New York (NY). If you live near busy traffic, you might want a grand waterfall to drown out the noise of cars rushing by.

​But if you live in the country, a small idyllic 
stream or waterfall can create just the right melody for harmonizing with crickets and birds.
Pondless Waterfall Design & Construction in Rochester NY By Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls
THE SOUND OF WATERFALLS
Acorn will custom design your own personal waterfall in Rochester NY or near you
CUSTOMIZE FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE
Have Your Waterfalls Professionally Installed By Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls
ADD DELIGHTFUL SOUNDS TO YOUR GARDEN
We Can Build Ponds To Attract Birds Wildlife To Your Rochester NY Gardens
ATTRACT WILDLIFE TO YOUR WATER GARDEN
Whatever your fancy, the perfect waterfall can be created just for you ... so sit a spell and enjoy!
Acorn’s waterfall repair services are second to none in Rochester NY or near you
Flowers and plants soften the edges of large stone and help to naturalize the waterfall.
Water Feature For Small Areas Rochester (NY) New York Call Acorn Today!
A bit of whimsy lends itself to this smaller waterfall. Imagine a child's delight upon discovering the tiny fairy.
Contact Acorn To Install Your Fish Pond Or Waterfall In Rochester (NY) New York or near you
Do you have a wooded backyard? Don't sweat fitting a waterfall into the landscape. Let the stream wind around the trees before emptying into a crystal clear pond.
Every Waterfall Is Custom Built By Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls Of (NY) New York Or near you
A gentle stream calms and soothes the soul after a stressful day at work. Who wouldn't want to grab a cold glass of iced tea or lemonade and unwind while gazing at this scenery?
We use logs & stumps to decorate water garden in Rochester NY (New York)
Fallen logs are strategically placed to make this stream appear as though it's been part of the landscape for tens of years.
Destination and fish feeding boulders in ponds used by Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls
This newly created waterfall and stream was graced with a few mature plantings to tie it into its lush surroundings. Note a few strategic spots were created for sitting and dangling feet into the cool waters.
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Top 10 Features To Add To Your Pond In Rochester NY

5/16/2018

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Top 10 Features To Add To Your Pond|Rochester New York|NY|Acorn Ponds

You add new plants to your Rochester New York (NY) gardens, and you might even add a new patio or deck in your yard. Why stop there? Consider adding a new item or two to your pond this year to change things up. We've drafted a list of our top 10 favorite features or enhancements to add to your existing pond.

​1. Fountain

Landscape Garden Fountain Ideas Rochester NY (New York)
Fountains not only add beauty to your pond, but they provide valuable aeration as well. If you think your existing waterfall isn't adding quite enough oxygen to your pond, consider adding a fountain. You can place it in the center, or near the edge of a pond for drama.

​2. Water Lily

Aquatic Pond Plant Ideas For Your Water Feature In Rochester NY (New York)

G
o ahead and splurge on a beautiful water lily. Not only will it add gorgeous color to your pond, but the lily pads help shade the pond and give your fish a place to hide from predators. Available in hardy and tropical varieties, you'll find an endless assortment of water lilies.

​3. Lighting

Koi Pond Lighting Rochester NY (New York) By Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls
The addition of garden and  pond lighting extends your viewing pleasure well into the evening hours. Lights placed behind waterfalls create excitement and drama during the nighttime hours.

​Underwater lights at the edges of the pond reflect off the fish as they swim by. Set your lights on a timer so you never have to worry about turning them off and on.

​4. Fish

Pond Fish For Your Rochester NY (New York) Watergarden - Call Acorn Now!
​Adding fish to your pond is a great way to enhance the water featurelifestyle. You'll enjoy feeding them at the pond's edge and will feel the stress melt away as you watch them swim about.
 
​Why do you think so many doctors' offices have aquariums? To help you relax! If you already have fish, consider adding a pond fish that's currently not a part of your pond habitat.

5. Adjustable Flow Pump

An adjustable flow pump with a remote control lets you turn the volume of your waterfalls up or down! Want a quiet dinner by the pond? Keep the volume low.

​Having a large party? Turn up the flow to create your "party waterfalls!" You don't even have to get up out of your Adirondack chair to change the mood!
Call Now For An Adjustable Flow Pond Pump Rochester NY (New York)

6. Spitter

Spitter Ideas For Your Rochester NY (New York) Garden Pond By Acorn
Spitters create whimsical focal points in the pond and can be added just about anywhere.

Don't feel you need to keep the spitter in the middle of the pond. You can add one at the edge of a stream or tuck it in an unexpected location.

7. Ionizer System​

Everyone wants an algae-free pond and the IonGen electronic algae controller effectively kills algae without the use of traditional liquid chemicals. You can purchase the IonGen and install it yourself, or hire Acorn Ponds to do it for you!
Algae Control Rochester NY (New York)

​8. Floating Pond Plants

Floating Pond Plants For Your Rochester NY (New York) Backyard Pond
Use a floating plant island to display plants in deeper areas of your pondwhere there aren't any plant shelves. The floating planter keeps the soil intact and lets water in while protecting the plants from your fish.

​9. Automatic Dosing System

Pond Water Treatments & Bacteria In Rochester NY (New York)
The Automatic Dosing Systemis a brand new product for ponds and we had to add it to our list of must-haves! The system accurately and consistently applies your choice of water treatment throughout the pond season.
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You'll no longer need to hassle with the guesswork or routine of adding water treatments to yourpond or fountain. We think you're gonna love it! 

10. Waterfall

It might not seem possible, but not everyone includes a waterfall when they build a pond, but there's no reason it can't be added later on. Waterfalls provide valuable aeration to your water feature while creating the soothing sound of running water.

If you already have a waterfall, consider adding a second, smaller one for added interest. If you like to build with rock, you can also tweak your existing waterfall, creating new sounds for the summer. 
Waterfall Ideas For Your Koi Pond In Rochester NY (New York)
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Do Your Koi & Pond Fish Sleep In Rochester NY?

5/9/2018

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Do Koi & Pond Fish Sleep?|KOI Fish Habits|Rochester|New York|NY|Near Me

Fish Actually Sleep

Not in the same manner that we understand, but koi & pond fish do sleep in Rochester NY & beyond. Fish do not have eyelids so they are unable to close their eyes. Instead, fish catch periods of rest by floating in one place or nestling into a cozy spot at the bottom of your pond.

They Sometimes Get Stressed Out

Koi show stress by blushing red in their fins and on their bodies. This is caused by a stressful environment, such as poor water quality. It’s their way of showing you, their caretaker, that something is wrong.
Are my koi or pond fish sleeping in Rochester (NY) New York or near me?
Do my koi or pond fish sleep in Rochester (NY) New York or near me?

They Have Teeth, My Dear ​

Koi are equipped with rather large teeth at the back of their throat. They do not use them defensively or aggressively but rather to process any hard-to-chew food they come across at the pond bottom.

Boy Or Girl? ​

Female koi tend to have rounder bodies and smaller, rounded pectoral fins while male koi are larger, have a sleeker shape, and their pectoral fins are larger and pointed.

Hear, Hear!

Koi hear through a type of amplifying system called a Weberian apparatus that other fish do not have. It consists of four pairs of bones called ossicles that connect the inner ear to the swim bladder. The connection of the air chamber to the inner ear greatly improves their ability to hear.
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Garden Lighting: Create Magic At Night In Rochester NY

5/2/2018

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Garden Lighting|LED Water Feature|Landscape|Lighting|Services|Rochester|New York|NY|Near Me

Rochester New York (NY) gardens look great with water features  during the day, but when pond and garden lighting is used to enhance evening views, you'll find the landscape takes on a whole new dimension!  Tuck a spotlight behind a waterfall and the feature takes on a magical feel. Used in the main portion of a pond, you'll enjoy watching fish dart in and out of the lights. 
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As the sun begins to set, pond and garden lighting creates a magical mood in the landscape. Think of that vacation you experienced at the beach, and the serene feeling you enjoyed watching the moon cast a glowing trail over the ocean's surface. 
Led Waterfall Lighting Installation Services In Rochester NY or near me
When you add waterfall or underwater lighting to your water feature, you extend your viewing pleasure well into the evening. You can add lights during the installation of your water feature, or add more later if you see dark spots you'd like to highlight. 
Led Pond Lighting Installation Services In Rochester NY or near me
It's always a joy to watch fish swim in and out of lights. Be sure to incorporate LED lights which use approximately 80-90% less electricity and last 10 times longer than their halogen counterparts. 
Led Landscape Lighting Installation Services In Rochester NY or near me
Place a single bullet light in a container water garden or fountain bowl for a dramatic and interesting effect. 
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    Landscape Designer / Pond Contractor, Tom Warmerdam has been designing, installing & maintaining koi ponds, water features, patios, landscape lighting & creating  outdoor living area paradises all around Rochester, New York (NY)  for over 30 years. His company Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls was  awarded by Aquascape Inc. as one of the top 100 in North America in 2014. He has been attending conferences at Aquascape headquarters  every year since 2004 in Chicago, Ill to maintain his Certification(Certified Aquascape Contractor) status.

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