VICTORIA HO
Pond Design and Installation
L
&
Few things are as enjoyable as the gentle sound and peaceful view of water in the garden. From waterfalls and ponds to creek beds and patio water features, the options are many. But where to start? The solution is likely as close as Ponds Victoria. “Everybody I have built a water feature for spends so much time in their gar> A peaceful backyard oasis den now,” notes owner Dave Jewitt. “It’s so relaxing, listening to the sound of water and watching the swimming fish tion and choosing quality materials from and the birds and butterflies the water at- the start. “I think the real key is to put in the right tracts.” equipment the first time. There isn’t a lot With 12 years of designing, installing and maintaining ponds around Greater of work involved when you start with the Victoria, Jewitt offers clients a wealth of right equipment,” Jewitt says. And quality workmanship. knowledge and experience designed to Jewitt believes in building a client relahelp guide them toward the right feature tionship that begins with that initial confor their needs, aesthetics and space. For those wanting fish, for example, sultation and often lasts long after the building the pond deeper will protect project is complete. It’s a philosophy that them from intruding herons while install- obviously works, given the extensive wording a low electrical fence around the pond of-mouth advertising he and his business – standard in any of Jewitt’s new fish pond enjoy. “I always want to make sure that both installations – will prevent otters and racthe clients and I am happy with the fincoons from ravaging the colourful koi. The key to a water feature that lasts and ished product,” he says. In addition to design and build serrequires minimal ongoing work is prepara-
GUIDE PR A OFESSION
SE
Create the perfect waterscape with Ponds Victoria
NTENAN MAI CE E M RVICES
VICTORIA HOME MAINTENANCE & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GUIDE
vices, Ponds Victoria also offers maintenance services for both commercial and residential clients and online sales, including water feature and maintenance materials, koi, fish food and more – just about everything you might need to outfit your perfect pond. Need a few ideas? View an example of Jewitt’s work at Urban Oasis, on West Saanich Road, where he has designed and built a variety of different water feature elements.
✔HOME TIP
Why is my pond still green when I have an ultraviolet light?
A.
UV lights work on intense rays. Although they will light up perhaps for 10 years, they loose approximately 10 per cent of their value every month, meaning four months after installing the bulb, it’s only working at 60 per cent of its initial value. The best time to change the light is May, so your it’s working best in the months you need it most.
Let us change your backyard into your favourite vacation spot
250 544-0806 Full maintenance contracts available PAGE 32 | 2012-2013 EDITION
www.pondsvictoria.com