Are you thinking about adding a custom pond, waterfall, or fountain to your property in East Tennessee? Have you been looking at Modern Design Aquascaping as a potential option… and Perennial Ponds as another? Not sure which one of us is the right fit for your project? Let's clear that up.

We didn't apply. We didn't even know we were being considered. But one unforgettable project changed everything. This is the real story of how we became Artist of the Year — and what it means today. In 2013, we were named Artist of the Year by Aquascape— the highest honor in the world of water feature artistry. But we didn't apply. We didn't submit. We didn't even know we were being considered. A vendor visited one of our builds, had their mind blown, and told someone at Aquascape. That person dug through our portfolio — and what they found spoke for itself.

“I was with a client the other day, and his wife told me that he was absolutely shocked at what it took to maintain his water feature after it was completed. I thought to myself: “Holy cow, what a great idea for an article!” We are going to cover everything you need to know about costs associated with owning and maintaining a water feature AFTER YOU’VE BOUGHT IT so you have a crystal-clear understanding of what it takes—in sweat equity and-or in dollars—to maintain and keep your water feature running optimally. Because I like all surprises to be good surprises.

Modern Design Aquascaping may not be the right fit for every pond, fountain, or waterfall project — and that’s exactly why we wrote this guide. Since the late 1990s, our family team has built, repaired, and maintained water features of every size, from small patio fountains to large-scale ponds and waterfalls worldwide. In this article, we explain the services we offer, who we are and are not a good fit for, how our maintenance programs work, and what makes our process different.

Large-scale naturalistic water features start around $150k locally and can scale into multimillion-dollar builds. They’re custom ecosystems—swim ponds, waterfalls, wetlands, and grottos—that look like nature put them there. Here’s what they cost, how we build them, and lessons from our global projects.

Are you considering adding a custom pond, fountain, or waterfall to your outdoor living space? Have you been looking at Modern Design Aquascaping as a potential option… and Willow Ridge Garden Center & Landscaping as another? Not sure which one of us is the right fit for your project? Let’s clear that up!

With so many water feature options—and so many ways to configure each one—it’s no wonder pricing feels like a mystery. Is it $3,000? Is it $30,000? The answer is: it depends. The good news? I’ve spent a ton of time breaking this all down. If you want the real story behind what affects the cost of each type of water feature, you’re in the right place. This article is your starting point.

Trying to figure out what kind of pond to put in your yard and not sure how much it’s gonna cost? It doesn’t matter what type of pond you’re thinking about, this guide lays it all out there. You’ll learn what affects pond pricing, why costs vary so much, what most companies don’t tell you, and how to choose the right pond for your lifestyle and budget. Real stories, real information, and transparent advice from a pond guy with 25 years of in-the-field experience!

Are you planning a custom pond, waterfall, or fountain in East Tennessee? Then you’ve probably come across two of the most trusted names in the region: Modern Design Aquascaping and Earthadelic. Both companies are respected. Both companies have glowing reviews. And both companies are capable of building you something beautiful. But they’re very different. And choosing the right fit for your project matters.

Are you thinking about adding a custom pond, waterfall, or fountain to your property in East Tennessee? Have you been looking at Modern Design Aquascaping as a potential option… and Pond Country as another? Not sure which one of us is the right fit for your project?