Plain-English guides on cost, hiring, size and depth, liners, pumps, filtration, algae, koi, winter care, permits and safety for Middle Tennessee pond owners.
8 min readWater Feature Cost GuideWhat goes into the price of a pond, waterfall or fountain, why quotes differ and how to compare estimates fairly.Read the guide 
7 min readHiring a Pond ContractorQuestions to ask, red flags to watch for and how to choose a pond builder you can trust with your…Read the guide 
7 min readHow Construction WorksA plain-English walk-through of building a pond: design, digging, liner, plumbing, stone, planting and startup.Read the guide 
7 min readPond Size and DepthHow to choose the right size and depth for a pond, with notes on shelves, volume and fish.Read the guide 
6 min readChoosing a Pond LocationHow to choose the best spot for a pond, balancing sun, shade, trees, views, power and runoff.Read the guide 
6 min readPermits and RulesWhat to check before building a pond or water feature, including utilities, setbacks, HOAs and streams.Read the guide 
7 min readPond Liner TypesHow the main pond liner materials compare for life, flexibility, strength and repair, and how to size one.Read the guide 
6 min readPond or Pondless WaterfallThe real differences between a pond with a waterfall and a pondless waterfall: safety, space, upkeep and look.Read the guide 
7 min readPond Pump SizingHow to choose a pump for a pond, waterfall or stream using volume, lift and weir width.Read the guide 
7 min readPond Filtration ExplainedHow pond filters work, what each stage does and how to choose and care for a filter that suits your…Read the guide 
8 min readControlling Pond AlgaeWhy ponds turn green, what string algae is and how to bring a pond back to clear water for good.Read the guide 
8 min readKoi Pond BasicsWhat it takes to keep koi: pond size, filtration, oxygen, feeding and how to protect them.Read the guide 
6 min readWinter Pond CareHow to prepare a pond for cold weather, with advice on fish, plants, pumps and ice.Read the guide 
6 min readSpring Startup ChecklistA practical checklist for restarting a pond in spring, from cleaning to feeding.Read the guide 
6 min readFinding a Pond LeakEasy ways to tell evaporation from a leak and find where a pond is losing water.Read the guide 
6 min readPond Safety and WildlifePractical ways to make a pond safer for children and pets and to protect fish from herons and raccoons.Read the guide 
6 min readPond Electrical SafetyThe basics of safe electrical power for ponds, fountains and lighting, and why a qualified electrician matters.Read the guide 
Pond Volume and Gallons CalculatorEnter 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.Try it 
Pond Pump Size CalculatorEnter pond volume, waterfall width and lift and see the pump flow to look for.Try it 
Pond and Water Feature Cost EstimatorPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it 
DIY or Hire a Pond Builder QuizFive questions about a project and we tell you whether to DIY it, hire it or split it.Try it Quick scheduling, careful work and a clear price before we start.
