Answers to our most common questions about Ferrier’s, Waterscaping, Landscaping, and more.
About Ferrier’s
 Waterscaping
Landscaping Glossary
What sort of services do you provide?
We offer a range of services from on-site landscape and water feature consultation, beginning with the design process, and ending with the successful construction of the project. Learn more about our services.
What type of landscaping do you specialize in?
Our landscaping projects focus both on naturalization and the traditional approach. We offer a range of solutions for low maintenance and low water consumption landscapes, child friendly spaces, entertaining areas, and more. Please visit our services page for more information.
Can I see some of the plant material that you use?
Yes. Landscape clients can contact us to arrange for a viewing at the nursery or tree farm.
How far do you travel for your projects?
The majority of our land and water projects have been based in the Columbia Valley of British Columbia; specifically Canal Flats to Radium. We would entertain projects outside of this area periodically.
What sets you apart from other waterscapers and landscapers?
 Our business is based on creativity, and the ability to incorporate unique ideas into projects. We ensure that no two projects are alike, and the end result truly reflects your personality, needs and desires.
 We are highly knowledgeable and take our commitment to professionalism seriously. We are certified arborists and certified pond builders. We are continually educating ourselves on the latest techniques, equipment and strategies. We are proponents of integrated pest management.
 Ferrier's is a member of the Better Business Bureau.
Meet the Ferrier’s team.
What is the first step in the process?
Just contact us to arrange a meeting! We’ll meet with you personally to discuss your needs and develop a quote.
Employment Opportunities
Periodically we bring creative and motivated people onto our team to aid in creating unique landscapes and water features. If this is something that may interest you, please contact us.
 What kind of water features are available?
We create water features that blend in with the surroundings, usually a natural setting. For example, we use rocks and logs that you might see in a mountain stream.
Water course features that we have incorporated include cascading waterfalls, meandering above- and below-ground streams, rapids, narrows, and spillways emptying into pools or pondless systems.
We have created a swimming garden with a seven foot tall waterfall, waterplants, fish and a sandy beach. Bring your dreams to us and we’ll make them happen!
What is a “pondless” system?
A pondless system is any sort of watercourse that empties into an underground reservoir for re-circulation, as opposed to finishing into a pond or pool.
What kind of maintenance is required with a water feature?
Water features that we create, are designed to “look after themselves”. With the proper design and components, we create an ecosystem that ensures crystal clear water. Our systems automatically compensate for lost water.
How do I shut down or start up the new system you have created for us?
We offer a service for our water feature clients, to start their systems in the Spring for continual operation until the Fall. At that point, we will winterize the systems.
What is “naturalization”?
Naturalization, or naturalscaping, is the process of restoring disturbed land to its natural state utilizing indiginous trees, shrubs, grasses and groundcovers.
What is traditional landscaping?
Traditional landscaping, or traditionalscaping, is the process of incorporating ornamental trees, shrubs and groundcovers into a project. The plant material that we use is hardy to our climate.
What is “xeriscaping”?
Xeriscaping is a type of naturalscaping that emphasizes water conservation and efficiency of water use. It typically uses drought-tolerant plants and strategic irrigation.
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