Eight pond situations and six material and equipment guides, from new yards and neglected ponds to liners, stone, pumps, filters, plants and lighting.
Every situation has a 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 
SituationNeglected PondsA pond that has turned green, filled with muck or been swallowed by weeds can nearly always be…Learn more 
SituationCommercial and CommunityWater for entrances, lobbies, campuses and neighborhoods: durable, safe and presentable every single day.Learn more 
SituationFarm and Large PropertiesPonds for stock, fishing, irrigation and views on acreage: what size to build, how to keep them healthy…Learn more 
SituationKoi Pond PlanningWhat it takes to keep koi well: pond size, depth, filtration, feeding and the realistic costs of ownership.Learn more 
SituationPond FishGoldfish, shubunkins and other smaller pond fish: stocking numbers, feeding and keeping them happy in a garden pond.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 Honest guidance on how each common liner, stone, pump, filter, plant and light performs and ages in Middle Tennessee yards.
Material guidePond LinersEPDM rubber, RPE, PVC and preformed shells compared: how long each lasts, how they handle and where each…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 guidePond PumpsSubmersible, external and solids-handling pumps compared: sizing, efficiency and what to ask before buying.Learn more 
Material guidePond FiltersSkimmer filters, pressurized filters, gravity filters, drum filters and bog filters compared for different ponds.Learn more 
Material guideAquatic PlantsWater lilies, marginals, floaters and bog plants: which grow well in Middle Tennessee and what each does for…Learn more 
Material guidePond LightingUnderwater, spot and path lights for water features: LED types, color temperature and where to aim them.Learn more Five quick questions and a clear answer on whether to do it, hire it or split it.
Quick scheduling, careful work and a clear price before we start.
