A new backyard pond shaped to your yard, dug to a sensible depth, lined, plumbed and planted so it looks natural from the first week.
A backyard pond changes how a yard feels. Moving water, reflections, dragonflies and the sound of a small cascade turn a patch of lawn into the place everyone drifts to in the evening. The difference between a pond that stays beautiful and one that turns green by July is almost always decided before the first shovel of dirt moves.
We design and build backyard ponds from a walk through your yard to the finished edge stones. Shape, depth, shelves for plants, a skimmer for surface debris, a pump sized to the water volume and a liner protected from below all get planned together, so every part supports the others.
We choose the spot with the sun, the trees and the view from the house in mind. A pond that sits a little away from big oaks collects far fewer leaves, and an edge you can see from the patio gets enjoyed far more often.
A mix of deep water and shallow shelves keeps fish comfortable, gives plants a place to stand and keeps the water steadier through hot weeks. We cut the walls with a gentle slope so the liner and the rock stay put.
The liner, the underlayment, the skimmer, the plumbing and the electrical feed are what make a pond easy to live with. We spend real time on them, because you will never see them again once the stone goes in.
A new pond goes through a settling-in period. Water may be a little cloudy for a few weeks while bacteria and plants establish. We tell you what to expect and check in after startup.
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BeforeAfterMarked out and shaped before any digging.
Underlayment guards against roots and stones.
Flow matched to volume and waterfall width.
Spots for lilies and marginal plants.
Stone set so the liner never shows.
We show you how everything works.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
SituationNew YardsStarting from bare ground: where to put water, how big to go and what to decide before the…Learn more 
Material guidePond LinersEPDM rubber, RPE, PVC and preformed shells compared: how long each lasts, how they handle and where each…Learn more 
Material guideAquatic PlantsWater lilies, marginals, floaters and bog plants: which grow well in Middle Tennessee and what each does for…Learn more Enter length, width and average depth and see the gallons your pond holds, the pump flow to aim for and the water for a first fill.
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.
Bigger is easier to keep clear. Many owners are happiest with something around eight by eleven feet or larger, and we size it to your space and budget.
Rules and risks vary, especially with young children. We discuss safety features such as shallow edges, covers and fencing before we build.
Moving, healthy water is not a good mosquito nursery. Fish and good circulation keep larvae down.
Many backyard ponds are built in a few days. Bigger designs with waterfalls and extensive stonework take longer, and we give you a clear schedule.
Often it clears within a few weeks as the biology settles. We explain the steps and follow up.
Pond LinersRubber pond liners laid over protective underlayment, folded and sealed so they hold water for decades.Explore 
WaterfallsNatural stone waterfalls with the right pump, weir and plumbing, built to sound lovely and to stay in…Explore 
Pond FiltrationMechanical and biological filtration sized to the pond and the fish so the water stays clear all season.Explore 
Aquatic PlantsWater lilies, marginals and bog plants chosen and planted in the right pots and the right spots for…Explore Tell us about the job and we will call you back quickly.
Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.
