Title: (Optional) Install a water feature in the landscape.
Course: Landscaping II (18054-II) > Section: Constructing Landscaping Features

Installation could include

- researching the historical uses of water features in landscape design
- determining the function of the planned water feature
- comparing formal with informal water feature designs
- investigating the construction techniques for water features
- researching filtration systems
- studying the creation of a balanced pond ecosystem using scavengers, fish, and plants
- identifying plant material for the water garden, including floating, marginal, and submerged plants
- examining water quality issues with various water features
- outlining seasonal maintenance of water features
- exploring the sources of water garden products for pond construction, stocking, and maintenance
- choosing one design from a variety of water features and options
- incorporating one or more of the following
  - a fountain
  - a pond
  - a stream
  - a disappearing stream
  - a dry stream bed
  - pumps, motors, electronics, and a filtration system.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does one determine whether to use formal or informal water feature designs in a landscape?
- What are the factors to consider when choosing plant material for a water garden?
- What is included in the seasonal maintenance of water features in a water garden?
- What are species to avoid?
- What is the function of the water feature?