Pondtastic offers local artist and craftsmen a place to showcase their talents.

It doesn't take long for people to realize that Pondtastic is the kind of place that you have to visit regularly..

"We like to keep things fresh and new, and our selection and inventory is constantly changing" explained Jim, "we are always looking for pieces or products to compliment our clients outdoor areas or just add to the ambiance."

Local artist and craftsman are a great resource for these kinds items. 

 Wine Bottle Lanterns have been available in the Orlando location for about a year now and the reaction and response from customers is great. 

It is a simple idea really but what a great "repurpose" for old wine bottles.

They are made locally by a craftsman/artist and Pondtastic provides him an outlet for his product. 

If you haven't seen them yet...    Hurry in!

Looking for something unique, one of a kind, locally produced artwork?  Well you have got to see the newest additions at Pondtastic.

These are copper sculptures in the shapes of butterflies, seahorses, flowers, fish, dragonflies and more.

All made right here by local craftsmen/artists, the prices are very reasonable and the possibilities are endless.  Some even have multicolored LED lights!

There are even a few falling leaf style fountains to select from... really cool stuff!

Stop in today... Pondtastic wants to be your destination for your outdoor needs!

Orlando Certified Aquascape Contractor, Pondtastic Water Gardens shares views on water features ...

What is a water feature?

At first you might think that is a simple question that could easily be answered in a few words.

But my hope is that after reading this you will have a new appreciation of the REAL question and the answer.

You see, a water feature is according to Wikipedia:      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_feature

a water feature is one or more items from a range of fountains, pools, ponds, cascades, waterfalls, and streams.

.... but to us it is really much more.

On my office wall I have a quote by Loran Eisely:

If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in Water

I have seen the magic of water with my own eyes...

• I have seen the intense emotion from a child with downs syndrome when he sits and watches the fish in our display pond and listens to the waterfall.
• I have seen the faces of the families as they sit searching for peace and answers by our pond at the Give Kids the World Village.
• I have seen grandchildren smile and run to see the pond at gram and gramps house and see how their favorite fish is looking.
• I have seen friends as they sit by our pond in rough times with tears in their eyes.
• I have seen teenage boys reconnect with nature... not a video game version , the real thing!
• I have seen my nieces go flying through the house headed to the pond every time they visit.
• I have seen couples sitting and smiling on more waterfalls than I can count.
• I have seen a bench moved closer so a husband can see and hear the waterfall better.
• I have seen friends smile, laugh, woot and holler as I held a friends hand and walked her into the pond to play with our fish.
• I have seen a husbands eyes fill with tears as he remembers the love of his life.
• I have seen a mother on her hands and knees with her children at the edge of the pond talking with their new fish.

I could go on and on....

What is a water feature?

Well to us it is much more than a fountain, pool, pond, cascade, waterfall, or stream.

I don't think it can be said better than it is said here by our good friend Scott Hammond.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQZyBhdPm0o

I encourage you to watch this video...

to us it is gold......

Small Water Features really making a splash in Orlando area

We have said for quite a while now that there is a water feature for every person and every budget and we have really seen that this past year.

We have seen a significant rise in the interest in "mid level " features. I think it is mainly due to the increase in available /cost effective options. We have seen several manufactures begin producing quality reproductions of features that were once out of most peoples budget.

Aquascape Inc is among the leaders in recognizing this trend. Last year we saw the release of several small resin features that a homeowner could easily install with price points of under $150.

That was followed by the release of the Aquarock series which  simplified the install of a small water feature down to the size of a 5 gallon bucket ...  ( literally) for around the same price point.





The biggest impact for us at Pondtastic and the Orlando market has been the release of the Slate Stacked Urn. They took a beautiful piece that was hand made by our friends Brian Helfrich and Bj Linger and produced a  fiberglass stone composite that has all the natural beauty of real rock with the added durability and light weight of fiberglass, at a fraction of the original cost!

Great story on the Urn can be read here :
http://www.aquascapeinc.com/contractors/index.php?page=articles&a_id=106


 Available in 3 sizes this piece is a definite hit with our customers here in the Orlando area



Look at these Pondtastic Water Gardens Projects in our Facebook Albums.


http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=44007117275&aid=283165
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=192871&id=44007117275
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=191286&id=44007117275



We are looking forward to what 2011 has to offer in affordable water feature options.

Thanks for reading!