water& SHOWCASE 2019

DOWNERS GROVE NORTH Saturday, August 17 • 10 am to 3 pm DOWNERS GROVE NORTH Saturday, August 17 ∙ 10 am to 3 pm

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A Wild Birds Unlimited 1601 Ogden Ave • Lisle, IL 60532 Bird and humans alike enjoy the beautiful 12-foot long at Wild Birds Unlimited. Created with popular moss rock, the waterfall draws birds to get refreshed by drinking and bathing in the cool water that cascades over the rocks.

B Koors Residence 4420 Downers Dr • Downers Grove, IL 60515 Marra Residence Julie and Dan Koors landscaped their entire yard in 2010 and a water feature was always part of their backyard plan. The one must-have on their list was the ability to enjoy the sound of their Pondless Waterfall from inside the home, as well as C Marra Residence being able to view it from indoors. A year after the feature 4601 Downers Dr • Downers Grove, IL 60515 was installed by a local landscaper; Aquascape Construction was called upon to create more natural beauty by redesigning Guido Marra always wanted a koi and that’s exactly the with different rocks and boulders. Children, what he got, plus a little more. A beautiful flows dogs, birds, and frogs all enjoy the water feature throughout right up to the where 3 basalt columns splash the warmer months. In winter, the Koors enjoy unique playfully. The pond empties into a waterfall that wraps around ice formations created by the freezing water and glow of the back of the house, complete with an Irish bridge to entice nighttime lighting. further exploring. A rainwater harvesting system rounds out this backyard graced with a water feature extraordinaire. Mom claims the pond and waterfall are better than any playground in the area, keeping the kids and their friends occupied for hours. Of course, Mom and Dad love entertaining on the patio and enjoy pondside meals whenever possible. At night, the couple can peacefully fall asleep to the sound of the waterfalls located right outside their bedroom window.

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D Latshaw Residence 4703 Oakwood Ave • Downers Grove, IL 60516 An herb garden hugs the perimeter of the Latshaw pond that comes complete with a . Birds enjoy bathing in the bog while koi swim happily throughout the backyard pond. Brian Helfrich of Aquascape Construction is a neighbor of the Latshaws and they fell in love with his mother’s pond. Their pond has a bridge that beckons you to fully explore the feature and the surrounding landscaping. The family enjoys the wonderful sound of the waterfalls from inside the house and can’t get enough of the view from the patio.

Schultz Residence

Locations do not need to be visited in any specific order. F Schultz Residence • Pond Central 607 Chicago Ave • Downers Grove, IL 60515 If crystal clear water is what you seek in a water feature, then look no further than Dick Schultz’s ecosystem pond. Naturally balanced and low-maintenance to boot, you’ll have no problem watching large, colorful koi dart in and out of aquatic plants, fully enjoying their 26'x26' watery playground dotted with islands along its expanse. Multiple waterfalls provide necessary aeration to keep the pond fish healthy and happy. A boggy area assists in the filtration of water and lush landscaping creates a tempting haven for small, terrestrial and aerial critters. Nature never stops moving at the Schultz oasis and provides countless hours of entertainment for humans Reid Residence who take delight in its endless joy.

E Reid Residence 121 Fourth St • Downers Grove, IL 60515 G Reinert Residence Make no mistake. Nineteen year old Goldie is the queen of this royal pond, swimming below the surface of the water as 1321 35th St • Downers Grove, IL 60516 she glides up to greet the Reids near the feeding spot off the At the Reinert home, every room has a view - a waterfront deck. Her 30-inch, 20 lb. golden finned body moves quickly view to be specific. Cool aqua blue stones frame a refreshing and creates waves as the other koi jockey for position at Pondless® Waterfall dotted with impatiens and fringed with feeding time. Bill Reid is an avid gardener, while his brother lush greenery. This backyard oasis is an enticing solution Wayne enjoys animals of all kinds, and their backyard to a yard suffering from frequent flooding. The waterfall and sanctuary is a testament to both of these pleasures. You impressive landscaping can be seen from all back windows can’t see the entire pond from any one location in the yard; of this split-level home. Sandra loves entertaining on her New rather, it weaves its way for 70 feet among the plants and York blue stone patio, nestled comfortably beside her beloved trees. Lingering in this landscape, you’d never know you were water feature. What started as an inkling of an idea in 2002, smack dab in the middle of suburbia. The brothers enjoy became paradise realized in 2009 when Sandra connected countless hours feeding their fish and watching birds of all with the right person for the job, Brian Helfrich of Aquascape sorts bathe in the gentle . Construction.

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