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Waterfeaturesmakeasplash PresidentandPublisher|RobDevincenzi Ad Manager | Lori Pearce Online Director | Scott Henry Advertising Operations | Diane Sartarelli This North Bay Home and Outdoor Living Special Section is produced in its entirety by the Advertising Department of the Marin Independent Journal and did not involve the editing or reporting staff of the Marin IJ's newsroom. The Marin Independent Journal is located at 4000 Civic Center Drive, Suite 301 in San Rafael, Calif. 94903. Waterfeaturescreatetranquilsanctuaries North Bay Home Outdoor Living and ByJudithWilson, Special to the Marin IJ W ater is a magical element in a garden. It can create a tranquil sanctuary just steps away from a busy world or provide a private place to cool down on a hot day. Its lure is universal, and whether it's functional or ornamental, it's an added touch that makes a landscape special. A creative endeavor Swimming pools are popular water features in the North Bay, and they can serve a decorative as well as a practical purpose. Landscape architect Brett McPherson, owner of The Land Collaborative in Novato, finds that for homes on hillsides, views are usually a priority. When deciding where to locate a pool, he takes the big picture, as well as engineering, into consideration and so a pool might have an infinity edge to catch the reflection of the surrounding landscaping. For an aesthetic enhancement, scuppers at the side Modern Sonoma home with a water feature basin on the center line of the main entry with an amazing view. Soft water jets for visual interest, soft water noise and night lighting for all day enjoyment. –PhotoprovidedbyBrettMcPherson,TheLandCollaborative(TLC) Con't on pg. 4 Onthecover:Top; Bonino back yard in Marin; Bottom, left to right: View of fireplace in the Bonino back yard. – Photos provided by SoundVision, Novato, Calif.; Water feature designed by The Land Collaborative (TLC)–PhotoprovidedbyBrettMcPherson,TheLandCollaborative(TLC); Bark and stones used for landscape. – Photo provided by istockphoto 2 February26,2017 NorthBayHome AMarketingSupplementoftheMarinIndependentJournal | marinij.com