Seasonal Planning
Seasonal flow management
Balance evaporation losses with shade cast by surrounding greenery; adjust flow for heat and rain cycles.
Zen Water Features
Elevate your garden with serene water features
Designed for experienced gardeners, Story presents a curated set of water features, micro-landscapes, and maintenance guides. Explore precise techniques to create tranquil cascades, reflective ponds, and stonework that harmonizes with vibrant greens.
Water as a living design element
Guided tours of cascades, rills, and still pools crafted to enhance soil health and plant vitality.
Pro Tips for Water Features
Maintenance
Pulse-free filtration
Use gravity-fed or low-head pumps with check-valves; keep lines clear to maintain serene flow without noise.
Aesthetic
Reflective surfaces & margins
Combine dark, polished stones with bright greens to amplify light and create a calm, expansive feel.
Guides & Tutorials
Layout
Designing a tranquil cascade
Step-by-step approach to selecting materials, positions, and flow that complement mature greens.
Ponding
Maintaining clarity in water features
Filtration strategies, biological balance, and plant assisted clarity for pristine reflections.
Materials
Stone, moss, and motion
Choosing rock textures and planting schemes that harmonize with water and wind.
Portfolio Gallery
Whispering Stream & Stones
Integration of a shallow stream with mossy margins and reflective surface.
Reflective Pond
Minimalist basin with surround planting to maximize serenity and depth.
Cascade & Coral Rocks
Layered waterfalls over weathered stones; lush greens emphasize motion.
Shallow Basin Planting
Floating mats and marginal plants for year-round color.
Stream Under Bridge
Subtle rill with programmable LED lighting for night-time ambiance.
Koi Courtyard
Well-balanced margins and air circulation for healthy koi habitat.