The Top 5 Components Every Ecosystem Pond Needs

Ecosystem Ponds

People often tell me that they want to have an ecosystem pond, and then they’ll say something like, “But I want to skip the fish,” or “I want to skip the plants.”
That’s sort of like saying, “I want to have a digestive tract, but I want to leave out the stomach or the intestines.” LOL
An ecosystem pond is very simple. The reality is, I have a statement that sums it all up in a nutshell: You’re trying to recreate Mother Nature with an ecosystem pond.

The Biggest Waterfall Design Mistakes Homeowners Regret

Waterfalls

What if you built a waterfall and regretted it? Whether it’s your first water feature or you’ve built several before, the last thing anyone wants is to rip it out and start over because of avoidable “I wish I would have” moments. At Modern Design Aquascaping, we’ve spent over 30 years refining our design process to eliminate regrets—so you end up with a waterfall you’ll love for decades to come.

Ready to Upgrade Your Pond or Waterfall?

Ponds, Waterfalls

Having a water feature is a lifestyle.
But over time, the awesomeness factor that you once felt can start to fade. Not because your feature is falling apart, but because your dream is getting bigger. Your vision of what’s possible has expanded.
In this article, we’re going to walk through what it looks like to scratch that itch—whether that means simply knocking the dust off and giving it a fresh coat of paint, improving the functionality of your water feature so it’s less work and more play, or going full nuclear and tearing it out to build the next dream from the ground up.

What Affects the Cost of a Fountain (And How to Choose the Right One for You)

Fountain, What Affects Cost

Are you thinking a fountain might be the right choice for your space, but you’re not sure what it’s going to cost—or even what your options are? You’re not alone. For most people, fountains look like a simple project on the surface… until they start researching and realize how many directions it can go. One of my favorite sayings is, “It sounds easy if you say it fast!”

What Affects The Cost Of A Waterfall (And How To Choose The Right One For You)

What Affects Cost

In this article, we\’re going to put together as much transparent information as we possibly can so you can develop a comprehensive understanding of waterfall costs & options. We\’re going to break down what drives the cost of a waterfall up—and where you might be able to trim some fat. We\’ll dig into what makes some companies so expensive while other companies are just flat-out cheap. We will share links to value-based content like \”How To Choose The Right Contractor For Your Waterfall Project\”, \”How To Select The Perfect Water Feature For You\”, and more! This journey is all about you getting your dream waterfall on your terms!

Are We the Right Team for Your Pond, Fountain, or Waterfall Project?

About Us

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.