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SPRING www.lwls.net
L ifestyle
Living Water Landscape Service is the premier water feature design
and installation company in West Michigan. Our naturally balanced,
low-maintenance ecosystem ponds work with Mother Nature, not
against her. Our water features are created to appear as if they have
always existed in their surrounding landscape. LWLS has been in
business since 2007; our water features are enjoyed in hundreds of
homes across Michigan.
Working with Mother Nature,
Not against her.
Experience the water garden lifestyle
with one of our custom water features
designed specifically for you. Whether
you choose an ecosystem pond,
decorative fountainscape, or no
maintenance Pondless Waterfall
– you’ll be thrilled with the sight
& sound that water brings to your
landscape. Paradise is closer than you
think, right in your own backyard!
We have displays conveniently
located at Great Lakes Pondscapes...
Conveniently located on the corner of Red Arrow Highway and
30th Street in Paw Paw, Michigan. Customers can enjoy a relaxing
e
walkthrough gallery of various sized ecosystem ponds & Pondless
Waterfalls. LWLS also has display water features in Battle Creek and
Kalamazoo. Addresses for these locations are available upon request.
The area’s top pond
retail destination.
Our Ecosystem
Ecosystem ponds can be easy to understand if you have a good grasp of
what components go into a basic functioning ecosystem. An ecosystem
pond works with Mother Nature to provide food, shelter, and safety to the
wildlife around it. It also provides you with an all-natural low-maintenance
piece of paradise.
Check out the things you’ll need to get your ecosystem pond fired up:
1 Filtration
5 Plants
4 Fish
2 Rocks & Gravel
3
Recirculation System
It’s important to remember, however, that every piece of the ecosystem
puzzle must be present in order for a true ecosystem to be in place. Eliminate
one of these elements and you’ve got an unbalanced ecosystem that will
require extreme maintenance.
In order to have a successful water 3 • Debris is broken down by the
gardening experience, you must aerobic bacteria and the other
think systematically and understand microorganisms colonized on
the critical role of each ingredient. the rocks and gravel.
1 • The fish nibble on the old plant 4 • Once broken down, these
life including algae. substances are absorbed
as nutrition by the plants.
2 • In turn, the fish produce waste
that, along with other forms 5 • The plants grow and are once
of natural debris, fall to the again nibbled on by the fish.
pond’s bottom.
The 5 elements of the Healthy Ecosystem
1 Filtration System: Utilizes both a biological and mechanical
filter. A BioFalls® (biological filter) provides surface area for beneficial
bacteria to colonize and remove excess nutrients from the water. A
Skimmer (mechanical filter) will not only pre-filter the water and house the
pump, it will also skim debris from the water’s surface to prevent excess
accumulation of organic material on the pond floor. Skimmers are also
effective at preventing mosquitoes from breeding.
2 Rock & Gravel: Rocks and gravel protect pond liners from UV light
degradation. They also provide surface area for beneficial bacteria to
break down excess nutrients in the water and dissolve organic debris on
the pond floor.
3 Recirculation System: This is just a fancy way of saying “pumps
and plumbing.” The proper size pump and pipe diameter are extremely
important for the aesthetics of a water feature. More importantly, an efficient
circulation system will keep the water moving and provide the necessary
oxygen levels for healthy fish, plants, and beneficial bacteria.
4 Fish: Fish are an integral part of any ecosystem. Fish are often seen as
high maintenance, but fish actually reduce maintenance as they graze on
r string algae and bottom feed from the pond floor. They also provide hours
of natural entertainment.
5 Aquatic Plants: Mother Nature’s true filters, plants are great for
adding character to a pond by providing color and texture, but from a
filtration perspective, they’re second to none. When given proper coverage,
aquatic plants thrive from the excess nutrients in an ecosystem pond and
deprive algae of its food source. Because of this, aquatic plants are critical
for the overall health of the ecosystem.
PON D PACK AGE S
Harmony
Our Harmony pond series is a popular choice for pond hobbyist
consumers who want an affordable entry point into the waterscapes
lifestyle. The Harmony pond series is built with a smaller footprint at
10’ width still utilizing AquascapePro® Signature series
professional-grade equipment.
• Up to 7’ x 10’ pond with 18” high natural waterfall
• Aquascape® Signature™ line skimmer & biofilter
• Aquascape® AquaSurge™ 3000 pump
• Up to three tons of granite boulders and
a half ton of decorative gravel
• 100 BioBalls™
• 2” x 25’ PVC flexible pipe & check valve
• 15’ x 15’ liner and underlayment
• Automatic Dosing System
• Aquatic Plant Package A great pond for fish!
• Approximate 20” depth
$
7,990 Design & installation included
UPGR A DE YOU R PON D
Harmony Prime
Includes everything in the Harmony
package plus:
• Upgrade to 10’ x 14’ pond with
natural waterfall
•U pgrade to Aquascape®
y
AquaSurge® 4000 pump
• Upgrade to four tons of granite
boulders
• 15’ x 20’ liner and underlayment
• Approximate 24” depth
$
9,990 Design & installation included
Harmony Deluxe
Includes everything in the Harmony
and Harmony Select package plus:
• 8 ft. stream pond enhancement
($1,995 value)
• Upgrade to six tons of granite
boulders and one ton of
decorative gravel
• Approximate 24” depth
d 11,800 Design & installation included
$
PON D PACK AGE S
Wilderness
Our Wilderness pond series, at 28” deep and 14’ wide, is perfect for the
pond enthusiast. These peaceful, serene water features provide more room
for adding additional fish and plants. This optimal-sized pond for koi will
become the center of enjoyment and relaxation in your backyard.
•1
4’ x 14’ pond with natural waterfall
•A
quascape® Signature™ line skimmer & biofilter
•A
quascape® AquaSurge® 5000 pump
•U
p to 7 tons of granite boulders & 1.5 tons of decorative gravel.
•2
00 BioBalls™
•2
” x 25’ PVC flexible pipe & check valve
•2
0’ x 25’ liner and underlayment
•A
quatic Plant Package
•A
utomatic Dosing System
•F
ish Cave ($500 value)
•A
pproximate 28” depth Our best selling pond package!
$
17,100 Design & installation included
UPGR A DE YOU R PON D
Wilderness Prime
Includes everything in the Wilderness
package plus:
• Upgrade to 14’ x 20’ pond
• Upgrade to 10 tons of granite
boulders and 2 tons of decorative
s
gravel
• Upgrade to 9-PL 7000 Solids-Handling
Pump
• Approximate 30” depth
$
21,150 Design & installation included
Wilderness Deluxe
Includes everything in the Wilderness
& Wilderness Primary package plus:
• Lighting pond enhancement
($1995 value)
•U
pgrade to (2) Fish caves pond
enhancement ($1000 value)
•U
pgrade to luxury limestone
boulders
•A
pproximate 30” depth
• With 10ft stream
d
$
29,300 Design & installation included
Pondless Waterfall
The waterfall is the most beautiful and favored feature
in a water garden.
Pondless waterfalls are simply a recirculating waterfall and/or stream without
the presence of a pond. You can enjoy the sight and sound of running water
with virtually no maintenance. If space is lacking in your yard or you have
safety concerns with a pond, go with a Pondless Waterfall! Our three waterfall
packages are designed to fit each individual client’s desires and can range in
size from Petite, anywhere up to a long fifteen foot stream!
Petite Backyard Waterfall
This package provides the sight and sound of
flowing water in any landscape setting with
a compact sized professional Pondless
Waterfall (up to 2 foot high waterfall) that
can fit in even the smallest yard.
• Waterfall kit
• Boulders
• Decorative gravel
$
4,250 Design & installation includedYOU R PON DLE S S WATER FA LL
Prime Waterfall
Approximately 7 foot stream
This package provides the sight and sound of flowing water in any
landscape setting with a compact sized professiona Pondless Waterfall
(up to 2 foot high waterfall & stream).
• Basin liner and underlayment
• 10’ x 10’ stream liner
• Pondless® Waterfall vault
• Aquascape® Waterfall spillway
• (3) Small Aquascape® AquaBlox®
• Aquascape® AquaSurge® 3000 pump
• Automatic Dosing System
• 2” x 25” flexible PVC pipe
• Pump check valve assembly & installation kit
$
6,550 Design & installation included
Deluxe Waterfall
Enjoy a larger waterfall and stream with the Pondless Waterfall
package. Includes a stream liner long enough to install up to a 15
foot long stream and 3 foot high waterfall.
• Basin liner and underlayment
• 10’ x 20’ stream liner
• Pondless® Waterfall vault
• Aquascape® Waterfall spillway
• (5) Large Aquascape® AquaBlox®
• Aquascape® AquaSurge® 5000 pump
• 2” x 25’ flexible PVC pipe
• Pump check valve assembly
& installation kit
• Automatic Dosing System
$
11,880 Design & installation includedWhy does Living Water
Landscape Service
use Aquascape®?
Aquascape’s® vision focuses on
an ecosystem approach to water
features that relies on the most natural
balance of circulation, filtration, plants,
fish, rocks and gravel to ensure
sustainability. Listed are just some of the
benefits of Aquascape®:
• Leading water garden innovator in
North America.
• Inventor of the low-maintenance ecosystem
pond, which are the #1 contractor-installed water
gardens in the world.
• All products are field-tested before going to market.
• Commitment to the environment, as evidenced by Aquascape’s® recent
achievement of receiving Silver-level LEED® (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certification for its corporate headquarters.
• Ongoing field and research development to bring the best quality
products to market.
AquascapePro® Professional Grade Products
Your new natural ecosystem pond will be built with the finest components
in the industry, the AquascapePro® series. Instead of using consumer-
grade parts, the AquascapePro® series is built with premium construction
and cutting edge technology.
AquascapePro® products offer better filtration, which means less
algae and more beautiful clear balanced water. These highly efficient
commercial-grade parts work longer and run quieter for a lower energy
cost. Best of all, AquascapePro® products are the easiest to maintain, so
that you can spend more of your time enjoying your pond and not
worrying about service.A DD PON D ENHANCEMENT
Lighting
With today’s busy lifestyles, homeowners are
not always able to be at home during
the day. The addition of lighting to
a waterscape allows owners to
experience full enjoyment of their
backyard paradise at night as
well. To insure years of carefree
enjoyment, we only use the
highest quality LED light fixtures
with a full five year replacement
warranty and an estimated 40,000
hour lifespan.
These fixtures are super energy efficient with
only about a 20% operating cost compared to a traditional halogen light.
We also include a low voltage transformer with a photocell so you will
never need to adjust the time for seasonal changes.
Primary Package Deluxe Package
(3) 3 Watt Pond Lights (3) 6 Watt Pond Lights
(1) 60 Watt transformer (3) 3 Watt Pond Lights
(1) 3-Way splitter (1) 60 Watt Transformer
Design & Install (1) 6-Way Splitter
Total package $945.00 (1) 25 foot cable
Design & Install
Total Package $1695.00
Lighting Additions
3 watts pond lights 6 watts pond lights *Recommended for
$300.00 installed $350.00 installed Wilderness Pond*
A Night at the Pond!A DD PON D ENHANCEMENT Stream Water features become the focal point of any outdoor living space. The waterfalls bring the sound and crashing water into a variety of settings, but streams invite all kinds of wildlife to enjoy. Birds, butterflies, and dragonflies add color and use the slow moving water of the stream to bathe and drink. Pets also love drinking the fresh, cool, naturally filtered water. Adding a stream to a water feature gives it the natural look of a mountain creek with multiple falls. Pricing: 8 ft. long stream design & installation included Select: 24” wide, $1,995 Superior: 30” wide, $2,495 Stream enhancement includes: • Granite boulders • Additional dirt for berm • Decorative gravel • 45 mil EPDM liner • PVC flex plumbing line Provides a natural looking water feature!
Fish Fish are the jewels of the water garden! Everyone who has koi loves the joy of feeding them, watching them swim through caves and waterfalls, and even naming them. Koi and goldfish come in every color and shape, including some with long, graceful fins. They come in a wide variety of sizes and thrive in all outdoor environments. Fish are friendly, beautiful, low maintenance pets. Fish Cave: Protecting your pets is important. Your fish will quickly become a cherished part of the family. A fish cave will help protect your pets from predators while also offering a cool shelter during hot summer days. We incorporate a fish cave into a shelf of your pond and cover it with stone and gravel to maintain a beautiful, natural look. Price: (includes installation) 1 cave, $500 2 caves, $900 Common Questions What’s the difference between koi and goldfish? While part of the same family of fish (Cyprinidae), koi grow larger & come in a wider array of colors. Goldfish are primarily red, orange and yellow and can cost less. How big can koi get? They can grow in relation to their nutrition, water conditions, and are also affected by their genetics. Koi get large regardless of pond size, and can get to sizes in excess of 2 feet, and can breed by the time they reach 5” – 6” in length. What is the difference in butterfly & standard koi? Butterfly koi are premium fish who have long, flowing fins with beautiful markings of standard koi.
A DD PON D ENHANCEMENT
Plants
Aquatic plants aren’t just used to provide beauty and
naturalization, but they also serve the very important
function of helping to balance the pond ecosystem.
Their valuable biological filtration helps remove
nitrogen, ammonia, nitrates, and other minerals
that algae would otherwise feed on. In addition,
the plants provide food, shade and protection
for the fish and wildlife that live in and
around the pond.
Water lilies are available in
hardy varieties. They come
in a wide variety of colors,
shapes and sizes. The
leaves provide fish with
shade from the heat of the
summer sun, cooling the
water, and making algae control
easier too.
Plant placement:
• Waterlilies and Oxygenators are placed
submerged into the water.
• Floaters sit on top of a pond. They consist of
water lettuce & hyacinth (which blooms a flower).
• Marginals can sit in the shallow ledges of a pond or be
planted near the outside edge.Decorative
Our wide selection of fountains, sculptures
and more can enhance all of our pond
offerings. These decorative accents
help add to the calming effect of any
waterscape. Items such as birdfeeders
and wind chimes supplement the
natural visual and auditory senses
of any waterfall and stream.
These additions will help
in completing your very
own backyard paradise
vacation.
We can install any of these
decorative enhancements
while building your pond or
you can add them later at any
time. They are all available to see at
various display locations, just ask!
Choose from Fountains, Spitters, etc.
at our retail store!
• Pagoda Fountain Rocks -
Set of three real stones
• Mongolian Basalt Columns -
Set of three real stones
• Medium Stacked Slate Urn
• Spillway Bowl and Spillway Basin
$
3,950 Design & installation includedDECOR ATIVE PACK AGE S
Spillway Basin Fountain Package
• Aquabasin 45®
• Spillway Basin 40”
• Ultra™ 800 Water pump
• ¾” x 6’ Hose
• Automatic Dosing System
• Light package (1) 3-Watt light,
20-watt transformer, photo cell
• Decorative gravel
• One day install
$
3,680 Design & installation includedSpillway Basin & Two-Bowl
Fountain Package
• Aquabasin 45®
• Spillway Basin 40”
• (2) Spillway Bowls 32”
• (2) Spillway Bowl Stands
• Ultra™ 2000 Water pump
• ¾” x 20’ Hose
• Automatic Dosing System
• Light package (3) 3-Watt light,
20-watt transformer, photo cell
• Decorative gravel
• One day install
$
4,995 Design & installation included
dWarranty
We pride ourselves in offering the best products
and services. Because of this, we can offer
the best warranties in the industry. All of our
AquascapePro® Signature™ Series filters
and skimmers come with a limited lifetime
warranty.
Our liners offer a limited 20 year
warranty against failure. Since liners only
deteriorate from the sun’s UV rays, we
cover the entire liner with boulders and river
gravel for added protection. This provides not
only natural beauty, but also protects your liner
from cuts, tears, and UV rays.
Our AquaSurge® pump line is the most energy efficient line on the
market and also has the best warranty at 3 years with full
replacement. Our plumbing lines are PVC flex pipe
that have been tested 50 degrees below zero,
full of water, and will not crack or burst.
We also offer a full one year warranty on all
materials and workmanship in the water
garden installation. This includes material
failure, leak repair, and any labor cost
incurred for repairsRebuilds
Whether your current feature is a DIY project,
a contractor project gone wrong, or an older
water feature – we offer extensive services
for rebuilding it into one of our premier
water gardens. There are many things
that could be done to your current
waterscape. Even if your pond and
waterfall are aesthetically beautiful,
you may be lacking proper filtration.
This can be fixed by adding a
skimmer and biofall filter system.
You may just be looking for a
visual uplift and renovation,
which we can easily do for
you. Living Water landscape
service can rebuild your
pond into the paradise that
you have been dreaming of.
Make your pond
just like new again!OU R STORY Living Water Landscape Service opened in 2007 as a full-service lawn and landscape company. Owner, Chris Ostrander, decided to open his own business after working in the industry for 10 years. He always loved adding special features to his designs and water does just that. As the years passed, he decided to focus mostly on water features and the landscape and hardscapes that go along with them. Now, the majority of our season is spent designing, installing and maintaining custom water features in Southwest Michigan and beyond. Chris, and his crew, are Master Certified Aquascape contractors and regularly attend trainings to stay on top of the latest ideas and technology in our industry. For the past 5 years LWLS has been in the top 50 CAC’s in the world and in 2015 was named Certified Aquascape contractor of the year. LWLS would love to partner with you in the planning and design of your custom water feature. Call our office (269.962.0799) Email us (lwls120@gmail.com), Visit our website (www.lwls.net) or our Social media sites (facebook, instagram, pintrest and Houzz) for ideas and help with your own personal backyard paradise.
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