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Outdoor Oasis

Article by Gayle Bryan

Photography by Provided and Rebecca Williams

Originally published in Aiken City Lifestyle

It is August in Aiken so the temperatures are off the charts. It is hard to imagine that fall is lurking around the corner. Its more moderate climate will bring a welcome relief, and for many, the call of the outdoors. Now is the time to consider transforming your yard into an outdoor retreat to enjoy with family and friends. Amen Corner Ponds builds custom ponds and water features that can transition a ho-hum yard into a peaceful and relaxing oasis. The following pages contain just a few examples of their amazing work. Take a peek and envision coming home after a long day to cooler temps, the sound of moving water and your own little slice of outdoor paradise. It can be just around the corner.

  • A  15x20 koi pond and waterfall. This is an ecosystem pond and utilizes plants, gravel, and natural filtration. It is home to a few beautiful koi.
  • A 150’ pondless waterfall that snakes throughout a Japanese themed garden. The soft water flow and large boulders give it a look of being established for 1,000
  • A small 10’ pondless waterfall know as Amen Corner’s patio falls. It is a simple small falls and can fit anywhere.

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