Moving Boulders By Hand

https://youtu.be/ZqMLccin1JQ

Outdoor Fire Pit Construction

We just finished this custom outdoor fire pit for our clients in Weaverville NC. 

It sits on a new extension of the backyard patio area with amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 

We constructed the pit using local granite and capped it with Bluestone. 

We laid out the structure for the fire pit using concrete cap block. The blocks were mortared to the newly poured concrete slab and wrapped with wire mesh. 

Then we veneered the blocks with local re-claimed granite. 

We left some ventilation holes at the the bottom of the fire pit to allow oxygen to get to the fire. 

We will extend the existing flagstone patio around the new pit. 

We capped the fire pit with cut Bluestone. 

Using a string and a piece of rebat set in the middle of the pit, we were able to create consistent lines as we cut the cap stones. 

The finished fire pit. 

Living Waters Landscaping 

828-301-8017

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Asheville Flagstone Patio Construction

We are installing a large flagstone slab patio this week in Asheville, NC. 

Each stone is set with a machine due to the size and weight. 

Should be fun!

Living Waters Landscaping 

828-301-8017

Pond and Waterfall in Asheville, NC

Our newest pond and waterfall creation in Asheville. 

Call us for a free estimate on your landscaping, patio, pond, lighting or retaining wall project. 

Thanks 

Living Waters Landscaping 

828-301-8017

Vanishing Waterfall Asheville, NC

Just finished this vanishing waterfall in Asheville this week. It was a fun feature to build. 60 ft long with 15 ft of total drop in the falls. 

We call this a vanishing waterfall because there is no pond at the bottom. All the water needed to run the falls is held in an underground tank. Approximately 1200 gallons for this system. 

The tank is buried near the bottom of the falls. We installed a 10,000 gallon per hour pump in the tank to recirculate the water. Whe the system is off all the water flows into the tank through a 4 inch line connected to the vanishing pool at the bottom of the system. 

This allows us a clean housing for the pump and easy maintenance for the system. 

Vanishing Waterfalls are great for our clients who want to enjoy the sounds and ambiance of a waterfall without the maintenance of a traditional pond system. 

Give us a call for more info. 

Jacob

Living Waters Landscaping 

828-301-8017

Custom Rock Fire Pit in Hendersonville, NC

Here is a rustic 'mountain style' fire pit and custom dry laid flagstone patio we just finished in Hendersonville, Nc. 

We set three large Tennessee fieldstone boulders around the pit for seating. As well as some cut wood rounds, harvested from the property, for movable seats or for a place to set a beverage. 

We hired Goodman Plumbing of Asheville, Nc to install the gas line for this feature. 

We chose Goodman Plumbing after hearing from other clients and local contractors that they were extremely professional and do top quality work. They did not disappoint!

They were on time and finished the job efficiently. 

I will definitely use them again!

www.goodmanforthejob.com

Goodman Plumbing

Living Waters Landscaping 

828-301-8017

www.livingwaterslandscaping.com

Asheville Custom Fountains

 

We just finished this custom fountain for our clients in Town Mountain in Asheville. 

It sits at the entryway to the house. Allowing a relaxing sound and feel as they come home.

Thanks to R Squared construction for allowing us to be a part of this feature. 

 

We will update this post with more pictures soon. 

Thanks 

Jacob 

Living Waters Landscaping 

828-301-8017

Asheville Landscaping: Stone Walkway

 

Working on a natural stone pathway in Asheville, NC this week. 

We are using a cut Crab Orchard flagstone with a Paint Creek cobblestone as filler. 

This is a dry laid walkway, meaning that there is no mortar or concrete used as we construct the path. All the stonework is set on compacted gravel. This allows a structural base for the stone that is free draining. 

 Dry laid stone work will last a lifetime if installed correctly. It has the ability to move slightly with the ground. Unlike concrete that would crack with the smallest movement. 

Give us a call for more info. 

Jacob 

Living Waters Landscaping 

828-301-8017

www.livingwaterslandscaping.com

Asheville Water Feature

Here is a video detailing the construction of a large waterfall project we installed for our clients in Asheville, NC. 

The project includes a custom waterfall and a large bog filter/ intake bay. The big will soon be planted with a variety of marginal and filtering aquatic plants. 

We also installed a low voltage aquatic and landscape lighting system, an aeration system to help keep the pond healthy and full landscaping around the waterfall area. 

Enjoy!

Asheville Water Feature

 Just got this waterfall flowing today in Asheville. I am very happy with the outcome and so is our client. We work hard to build natural looking Waterfalls   

I'll post some more pics soon. 

Jacob

Living Waters Landscaping 

828-301-8017

Timber Stairs

 We are installing a new set of timber stairs for our clients in Asheville this week. Using 6x6 pressure treated lumber we are creating a nicely curved staircase from the back patio to the lower lawn area. 

The new stairs will help our clients get safely through their garden and keep them out of the mud. 

The previous staircase was dangerous and needed to be replaced. 

We will fill the steps with decorative gravel to create a simple and functional path through the garden. 

Jacob

Living Waters Landscaping 

828-301-8017

Asheville Landscaping: Spring Landscape Design

 It finally got warm today in Asheville. 

The hot day made me think of this picture. It's a great time to consider a water feature for your yard. The flowing water cools the air around your garden and gives you the opportunity to splash you face in the waterfall or wade in the pond on a hot day. 

Installing a Pondless Waterfall is a great option for those of us who want a nearly maintenance free Waterfall. 

 It's a great time to plant so flowers too. Bring something some fresh life and color to your yard after a long winter. 

We added a little spearmint to this planter. 

Spearmint is a great mosquito deterrent and can be harvested for some ice tea on a hot day. 

Give us a call with any questions about water features, landscape design or rock work. 

Thanks 

Jacob 

Living Waters Landscaping 

828-3018017

Is your Landscape Ready for Spring?

 Spring is here in Asheville! (I hope!)

It's a great time to get your landscape ready for the coming season. 

We spent some time this week in our clients yards blowing off hardscapes and ch cling for any winter damage. 

It's a perfect time to mulch your existing beds and check your irrigation system. 

If you have a water feature, you should get it cleaned out and check the pumps and filtration system. A little maintenance goes a long way. 

 

Your pond and fish are now just waking up from a long winters nap. 

Don't wait to long, it will be getting hot soon! If you wait until summer to get your pond cleaned you could disturb the ecosystem of your feature. 

April and May is a the prime time to clean out your pond. 

 Its also time to think about planning for your garden and planting some fresh flowers, perennials and trees. 

Give us a call if you need help with landscape design in Asheville. 

Thanks!

Jacob 

Living Waters Landscaping 

828-301-8017

Asheville Landscaping: Patio Update

 We finished the brick edging on the patio we are building in Asheville. Also got most of the Pennsylvania cut flagstone laid. 

Check back soon for more pics.  

Living Waters Landscaping 

828-301-8017

Asheville Landscaping: Flagstone patio

We had kind of a slow week with truck maintenance and sourcing the right materials for our clients patio in Asheville. 

Today we got the edging done for the patio. We specialize in dry laid patios like this one will be. However, we will occasionally mortar in the edging of a dry laid patio. This particular project will have a 3 ft brick skirt. With a tumbled Kentucky grey stone in the center. 

The mortared edging for this feature will keep the dry laid brick and stone from eventually migrating outward. It is not always needed to have a mortared edge. A heavy stone edge or a plastic/ metal pre-fab edge would also work. 

However, for this patio we decided that a mortared edge would be the best fit and the longest lasting edge. We tend to over-build our features a bit sometimes. 

We also prepared the base material for the patio as you can see here. We use a 3/4 drain rock for the base with a screed of 3/8 crushed stone for leveling. This is not always a standard practice for ft laid patios. However, we have found it to be superior to the traditional sand and road bond installation. The gravel allows for a stronger and free draining base.
We also attempted to install this large stepper that will be the entry stone in the patio. However, at nearly 5pm on a Friday, we decided to wait for fresh Monday morning energy!
Check back for more updates. 

Living Waters Landscaping 

828-301-8017

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Asheville Landscaping: Retaining Wall Construction

We have been working on a concrete retaining wall in Asheville, Nc this week. It has been an interesting job due to the site conditions. With the temperatures ranging from 20-70 degrees, each day is very different. We build retaining walls of all sorts in the North Carolina mountains, dry stacked stone, concrete, segmented block walls and boulder walls. But the site conditions can make or break you on any job. Winter work in the mountains will always throw you a curve ball. Being prepared is the key! Prepared with the proper clothing and tools, but also prepared to face the changes on the job due to weather. 

Although this site was rather difficult, due to the fact that the wall was to be built over a culvert pipe, every job site will have its specific difficulties. Learning to foresee these issues is crucial in the development of your landscape business. We found on this job that the creek and the cold weather wasn't the biggest issue. The underground springs in the meadow above the construction site were. The footers for this wall were full of water each day and the soil was falling in. We were constantly fighting erosion. 





We approached the situation with calmness and confidence, knowing we can produce a good product no matter the conditions. So we focused on proper construction techniques, as well as staying safe and dry in such muddy conditions. We might have over built the wall a little, but better safe then sorry.

This retaining wall was built to give our clients access to their property and future home site. Raising the level of the driveway over the culvert pipe, with the construction of the concrete retaining walls, allows them to bring in heavy trucks without compromising the integrity of the pipe. 

The wall will be veneered with natural stone as a finish.

We enjoy the opportunity to build walls in Asheville, especially in the winter when other types of landscaping slows down. So no matter the weather we are thankful for the work.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions regarding retaining walls, stone work, landscaping and, of course, water feature construction in Asheville and the surrounding area. 
We would be happy to answer any questions and we give free local estimates.

Jacob

Living Waters Landscaping

828-301-8017

Asheville Landscaping: Wolf Laurel Project

Here are some pics from our project in Wolf Laurel.
This was a fun project with lots of stone and a little water. One of my favorite projects this year.

The goal of this project was to create an entertainment area in the front yard of our clients house. We started off by installing a boulder retaining wall to support a flagstone patio. 

Both the wall and the patio came out great! 

We installed the patio using dry laid stone practices. This means there is no concrete or mortar in the construction. The patio stones are set on a bed of 3/4 inch compacted gravel with a screed of 3/8 inch crushed stone for leveling. This allows the patio to move a little when the ground freezes and thaws. The gravel under the patio also allows for great drainage. 

When we were designing the yard, we talked about adding a water feature of some sort. I suggested that we put a pondless waterfall flowing right into the patio, and our clients loved the idea. Adding water into your yard is a great way to create a welcoming feel to your landscape. The pondless waterfall is easy maintenance and adds a great value to your yard.

We also installed two stone stairways to access the patio and the front entryway. Both stairways were dry laid using large stone slabs. Difficult to install but beautiful as an end result.

We also installed a full low voltage LED landscape and aquatic lighting system into this project. 
This was avery fun project to work on and we are very thankful to our clients for letting us re-work their front yard for them.

Give Us a call for a free estimate on your landscaping project!

Jacob

Living Waters Landscaping

828-301-8017

Asheville Landscaping: Custom Fountain

We were contacted by our client to design a custom fountain for the center of their circular paver driveway in Asheville, NC. We came up with a custom design for a circular fountain that would give a 360 degree view. The fountain was constructed using large Tennessee Boulders set in a circle on a pondless reservoir. The pondless fountain will allow our client to turn the feature off and on as the please. Pondless fountains are nearly maintenance free, and do not require the pump to run constantly, like a feature with a pond would. 


We started of by lining the system with a 45 mil EPDM rubber liner. We then ran the plumbing to a center diffuser and started setting boulders.

We chose a 3600 gallon per hour submersible pump for this feature. The pump was set in a housing at the side of the feature. 

With all of the large boulders set, we detailed the top of the feature with waterfall rocks and capped it with decorative river rock. The pondless basin and pump housing were also covered with river rock.

We then landscaped the project area. This was a very fun build and our clients are very happy with the results.

Give us a call for a free estimate.

Living Waters Landscaping

828-301-8017

Stone Stairs

In the middle of a fun landscape construction project in Wolf Laurel outside of Asheville, NC.

Natural stone stairs, pondless waterfall, boulder retaining walls, flagstone patios and a fire pit. Should keep us busy for a while!

Check back for more pictures and project updates.

Thanks,

Jacob

Living Waters Landscaping

828-301-8017