Koi Pond Builds
Landscape Design and Pond Installation
Since 1991, we’ve been designing and installing beautiful ponds in both backyards and front yards, bringing the tranquility and natural beauty of water features to outdoor spaces. Over the years, our team has gained extensive experience in creating custom pond designs that enhance landscapes, reflecting the unique vision and style of each homeowner.
Nature Lover's Ecosystem Pond
Who needs to go on vacation when you have a yard like this homeowner? These homeowners initially envisioned a small water feature in their yard … and well, one thing led to another and now they’re the proud owners of a 30’x13′ pond in St. Charles with two waterfalls and a stream that lazily winds its way around an island to a second 10-foot round pond with yet another waterfall cascading into a gravel basin. Hostas and ostrich ferns hug the water feature at every twist and turn. Koi dart in and out of the cool, rippling water while an old hand pump fountain spills into a whiskey barrel before overflowing into the pond. The homeowners enjoy lounging in their Adirondack chairs near the fire pit by the pond’s edge, and are especially fond of velvet-draped evenings when they enjoy the shimmer and sparkle of pond and landscape lighting.
Pond with Outdoor Kitchen
Koi Pond for Snow White
Make no mistake. 19-year old Snow White is the queen of this royal pond, swimming below the surface of the water as she glides up to greet the homeowners near the feeding spot off the deck. Her 30-inch, 20 lb. white finned body moves quickly and creates waves as the other koi jockey for position at feeding time. This homeowner is an avid gardener, while his brother enjoys animals of all kinds, and their backyard sanctuary is a testament to both of these pleasures. You can’t see the entire pond from any one location in the yard; rather, it weaves its way for 70 feet among the plants and trees. Lingering in this landscape, you’d never know you were smack dab in the middle of Chicago suburbia. The brothers enjoy countless hours feeding their fish and watching birds of all sorts bathe in the gentle stream.
Pond for Severely Sloped Yard
You might expect large ponds to be the most difficult to install, but this compact 9-by-14-foot pond proved to be one of the more challenging projects we’ve tackled. The homeowner’s backyard features a steep seven-foot slope away from the house, which made it tricky to create a level pond with a waterfall that faces the home. The first step was building a tall berm with a sturdy retaining wall to even out the terrain. Once that was in place, excavation for the pond could begin.
Because the pond sits next to the neighborhood’s retention pond—home to herons and egrets—a hidden fish cave was built at the bottom to protect koi and other fish from predators. To enhance both filtration and visual appeal, a striking Fountain Bowl was added, spilling gracefully into the pond alongside the waterfall. The finishing touch? Thoughtfully designed professional landscaping, including a charming tulip tree, that completes this peaceful backyard retreat.
The Bells and Whistles Pond
Inspired by Aquascape Construction’s display garden at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, the home owners asked to have their cookie-cutter suburban backyard transformed into an amazing oasis with water features at every turn. The project includes all the bells and whistles – a large koi pond, multiple waterfalls, blue stone patios, a custom tree pergola, a slate stone fountain bar with bubbling fountain, and a unique window well waterfall.
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