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How to Build a Pond

Aquascape is our pond supplier of choice at the Rusty Shovel because they have simplified the pond building process with their 20 Products and 20 Steps philosphy.  With Aquascape pond kits, the same 20 products can be installed using the same 20 steps to make things simple, but the flexible liner combined with rock selection […]

How to Build a Pondless Waterfall

Are you interested in installing a water feature in your yard, but concerned about the safety and liabilities of having a pond? Or are you apprehensive about taking on the responsibility of maintaining a full-fledged ecosystem? Well, we have the answer for you. Aquascape shows you how to use our BioFalls® Filter, Snorkel and Centipede […]

How to Install a Bubbler Fountain

Have you seen those bubbler fountains around town that seem to just overflow and disappear into the ground?  Couldn’t figure out how it all worked?  It’s really quite simple! With Aquascape’s Aquabasin, you can take any type of decorative piece and turn it into a beautiful, low maintenance water feature in just a few hours.  […]

Benefits of Kichler LED Landscape Lighting

Our go-to brand when it comes to landscape lighting is Kichler, and within their line, the Design Pro LED products representalmost 100% of the products we keep in stock.  Why is that?  Sure halogen fixtures cost less up front, but the amount you can save on the complete installation combined with the cost of ownership […]

Artificial Grass Installation

Not interested in watering, mowing, and weeding your lawn? Maybe it’s time to consider Artificial Grass!  And this isn’t that ugly stuff you’d roll out in front of an RV.  Our artificial grass looks and feels just like the real thing! Here are some of the benefits: No Chemicals, Fertilizers, Herbicides or Pesticides Great for […]

DIY Putting Green Kits

We’ve taken the guess work out of installing a home putting green by introducing our new DIY Putting Green Kits. For the first time ever, you can now install your own putting green by simply laying out some shapes and putting them together without making a single cut. Using the same quality Bella Turf products that are proven and […]