Small decks, footbridges and benches that let you cross, sit beside or hang over the water.
A pond is better when you can get close. A little deck lets you sit with your feet near the water, a bridge crosses a stream and a bench by the falls gives you a place to rest and watch the fish.
We build and coordinate small structures around water features, from stone steps and stepping stones to timber decks and arched bridges. Each one is placed so it is safe, stable and set well away from the pond liner and the plumbing. We plan the footings first, then the framing and finishes, so the structure looks like it belongs to the pond rather than sitting on top of it.
Structures near water need solid footings, non-slip surfaces and sensible railings where height or children are concerned. We discuss safety before we draw anything.
Posts and footings can puncture a liner. We plan the structure so loads sit on solid ground, not the liner, and we protect every connection point.
Cedar, stone and composite all look good near water. We match your house and choose finishes that stand up to splash and humidity.
Cedar and composite handle moisture well. Pressure-treated lumber is sometimes used with the right sealing. We choose for looks, strength and care.
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BeforeAfterBuilt off the liner.
Rails and surfaces considered.
Easy, safe access.
Cedar, stone and composite.
Places to sit and watch.
No stress on the liner.
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 guideStone and BouldersLimestone, fieldstone, river rock and flagstone: which stone looks right, how it behaves in water and how it…Learn more 
Material guideAquatic PlantsWater lilies, marginals, floaters and bog plants: which grow well in Middle Tennessee and what each does for…Learn more Pick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.
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.
Yes, if it is designed to carry its own load and keep the liner safe. We plan the footings first.
We build and coordinate small footbridges, steps and stepping stones across streams and ponds.
Rules vary. We discuss safety and local requirements during design.
Yes. We can set a stone or timber bench with proper footing.
Cedar, composite and stone all last well when installed properly.
Pond LandscapingPlant beds, flagstone paths, patios and retaining stone that tie a water feature into the rest of the…Explore 
Pond and Fountain LightingUnderwater and landscape lights that make waterfalls, ponds and fountains glow after dark.Explore 
Backyard StreamsWinding streams with pools, riffles and small falls that carry water across a slope or between ponds.Explore 
Custom PondsOne-of-a-kind ponds designed around your property, your style and the way you want to use the water, from…Explore Tell us about the job and we will call you back quickly.
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