Detroit Free Press

Not everyone has the luxury of living close to the water’s edge. Still, we can create the soothing sights and sounds of water right outside our doors....   
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The Oakland Press

Daryl Toby, who is the principal of Aguafina Gardens International, stands with some of his displays. The business specializes in stone setting, water features and detail-oriented projects...   
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Detroit Home

At the center of this Asian-inspired courtyard by AguaFina Gardens International...   
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Koi World & Water Gardens

In the beginning, there was water and light, metal and wood and topography that ranged from mountains to flatlands and from deserts to forests.   
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Hour

"Nearly every inch of this Bloomfield Hills Asian-inspired garden has a story to tell. Attention to detail and hand-chosen imported items make this strolling garden a marvel."   
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Garden Design

"Pathways that twist and turn represent life's journey. A circular labyrinth, combined with a Native American medicine wheel, suggests different directions in life."   
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Home & Design

"Exterior lighting is important for safety. Illuminated paths and driveways prevent after-dark accidents, and motion detectors alert when people are passing by. Some fixtures even provide home protection when you're away. But artistic lightscapes have become..."   
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Signature

"One Bloomfield Hills homeowner wanted to recapture the serenity of strolling gardens he'd visited in
Asia."   
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The Oakland Press

"Admit it. You've looked out the window in the dead of winter and dreamed about what your yard would look like once summer arrived."   
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Observer & Eccentric

"It is a well hidden secret in Sylvan Lake. A place to visit if you want to create your own secret garden."   
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WaterShapes

"Daryl Toby has built his career on two passions - one for world travel, the other for landscape design."   
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Observer & Eccentric

"Meditation gardens, with elements that make the site specially peaceful, are havens of tranquility, places to relax in stressful times."   
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The Detroit News

"Many business owners have to work hard to establish a niche identity for their companies, but that
marketing coup came naturally to Daryl Toby, founder of AguaFina Gardens & Imports."   
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Detroit Free Press

"Daryl Toby stands outside his Sylvan Lake office, staring at a big pile of boulders and imagining how
they will look in an Oriental garden in Detroit."   
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Style Magazine

"Daryl Toby's idea of dressing up means grabbing a clean T-shirt from his truck and tucking it into his
khaki hiking shorts."   
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The Oakland Press

"Through his travels to exotic lands ranging from Belize to Guatemala, Daryl Toby brings back treasures to grace local gardens."
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Detroit Home Book

"We have seen three important trends in the landscape industry. The concept of smooth transitions from interior to exterior is very strong."
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