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Just Add Rocks Just Add Rocks From "Hardscapes" episode DHSC-104

To give ponds and creeks a natural, integrated look, enhance their appearance with rock accents and borders. Just follow these easy guidelines to get started....

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	Figure A
	Figure B

• Place larger stones at random spots in the bed (figure A). They'll change the water flow, and create interesting patterns on the surface. Plus, it just looks more natural. After you start the pump, and get the water flowing, you can adjust the rocks to alter the way it looks and sounds.

• Edging rocks (figure B) serve at least three purposes: 1) They hold the liner in place. 2) They hide the liner. 3) They make an attractive transition from a water feature to the surrounding landscape.

• Leave spaces between rocks for plants that will be added later and occasionally let the rocks extend out over the water, so there isn't a precise border around the perimeter.