Water Feature Design and Construction

Whether you plan to build your pond yourself, or hire a professional to install it, its imperative that you not leave the design of your waterscape to chance.  A well designed pond or waterfall will cost close to the same as a spa, so its important for you to protect your investment by consulting with a good designer first.
Before we can set about designing your waterscape, first we’ll need to determine your expectations.

• Do you want a koi pond or a water garden?
• Would you prefer a pondless waterfall system?
• Or a combination of the above?

Here are some further issues for your consideration:

• Will you be able to appreciate your waterscape from the most frequented rooms in your home, or from your deck or patio area?
• Is there access to a hose close to your pond area?
• Do you need to install a pond-side electrical source, or do you have an electrical source already?
• If you want fish, how many fish will your pond support?
• What kind of maintenance is required?
• What kind of plants do you want?
• How much water will be required to keep your waterscape healthy?
• What about water overflow from a heavy rain?
• Is there separate drainage required?
• What happens in the winter?
• Should my waterscape be in the sun or shade?
• Is the waterscape pet-friendly?
• What effect will this installation have on the value of my home?