Water lilies, marginals and bog plants chosen and planted in the right pots and the right spots for color and clear water.
Plants do more than decorate a pond. Their leaves shade the water, their roots take up nutrients that would feed algae and their flowers feed pollinators. A pond with the right plants is easier to keep clear and a lot more beautiful.
We choose plants for sun and depth, plant them in the right containers and set them at the right level on shelves or in the water. We mix hardy lilies, marginal plants, floating plants and, where it suits the design, bog plants and a few tropical accents.
Water lilies sit in deeper water, marginal plants stand on shallow shelves and bog plants live at the damp edge. We match each plant to its depth so it thrives.
Surface leaves shade the water and compete with algae. Covering around half the surface is a good aim in sunny ponds, and we plan for it.
Native and well-behaved plants are easier to manage. We avoid aggressive spreaders and prefer species that suit our climate and look good for months.
Tropical water lilies and floating plants add dramatic color in summer. They are treated as annuals or brought inside for winter.
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BeforeAfterLilies, marginals and bog plants.
Surface cover that fights algae.
Staggered bloom times.
No pond-choking spreaders.
Pots and soil that stay put.
Feeding, trimming and dividing tips.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Material guideAquatic PlantsWater lilies, marginals, floaters and bog plants: which grow well in Middle Tennessee and what each does for…Learn more 
SituationWildlife FriendlyFrogs, birds and dragonflies love a thoughtful pond. Here is how to welcome them and how to handle…Learn more 
SituationWater QualityThe basics of pond water: what to test, what the numbers mean and how clear water is kept…Learn more Pick a season and see the pond care tasks to do now, with a printable checklist.
Tell us what you have in mind and send photos of your yard. We plan the visit so we arrive ready.
We walk the yard, discuss size, style and sound and mark the shape on the ground.
You get a clear written price, and we agree on a day and an arrival window.
Excavation with shelves and a stable slope, with protection for your lawn and a call to 811 first.
Liner, plumbing, filtration, stone and plants installed with careful attention to the hidden parts.
Water treated, flow tuned and a walk-through with you before we leave.
Hardy water lilies, pickerel rush and water iris are forgiving and look great.
Hardy plants do. We move tropical ones indoors or treat them as annuals.
Every few years, when the clump gets crowded or flowering drops off.
They help a lot, but fish ponds still need mechanical and biological filtration for the waste load.
Yes. They add color all summer and are replaced each year or overwintered indoors.
Wildlife PondsPonds shaped for frogs, dragonflies, birds and pollinators, with native plants, shallow edges and no fuss.Explore 
Algae and Water ClarityFind out why a pond is green or cloudy and fix the cause with better balance, filtration and…Explore 
Bog and Biological FiltersPlanted gravel filters that use roots and bacteria to clean pond water naturally.Explore 
Pond LandscapingPlant beds, flagstone paths, patios and retaining stone that tie a water feature into the rest of the…Explore Tell us about the job and we will call you back quickly.
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