water features

decorative vs naturalistic water features in nyc

Why We Need More ‘Ugly’ Water Features in NYC: Naturalistic Wetlands vs. Decorative Ponds

To most NYC homeowners and even some landscapers, a water feature conjures up images of smooth pebbles, manicured edges, koi fish gliding beneath still water, and a neatly lit fountain bubbling at center. It’s aesthetic-driven, ornamental, and mostly sterile. But in ecological terms, these water features are often underutilized opportunities. What if we stopped designing […]

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Natural Mosquito Repellent

Brooklyn’s beautiful summer days coax us outdoors to converse and lounge in our parks, backyards, and porches. In the heat of the summer, water features are a welcome cooling sight and draw the abundance of people looking to maximize their free time. However, these same water features are also home to pesky mosquitoes, diminishing the

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