Waterfall Wednesday Backyard Retreat in Orlando, Florida

"Welcome to Shangri La"


When I first stepped into this backyard I did not feel like I was just a few miles from busy Downtown Orlando. This beautiful lanai has become a labor of love to create the perfect backyard retreat for this couple.


 



The first time we met, I spent an hour talking about Aquascape 8.0 Signature Series skimmers which doesn't sound exciting however it was very important for me to make sure that this Do It Yourself project was done correctly. I am very passionate about anything ponds, even boring filtration. Over the course of the time spent talking, a very loyal customer was born. 




As I remember it took a long 4th of July weekend in 2011 to install the ecosystem pond with a little help from friends and family. The fish and plants were added and in a very short time they both were "Hooked on the Pond Lifestyle"

After the first year their fish were huge. As you can see they are very well fed, only the best of the best for these Koi.
Blackwater Creek Gold N by the 40lb bag.

Just about a year after the pond was built the homeowner noticed the shelves and rocks starting to fall into the pond. Each year we cleaned the pond we would do our best to re-stack the rocks but they continued to slide into the pond. Small round rock were used in most of the pond which by nature are easy to lift but difficult to stack.

In August of 2015 the Pondtastic crew arrived to rebuild "Tank and Friends" pond (Tank is the only Koi's name I remember).
New shelves were dug to handle the weight of larger boulders as well as it provides a place to add plants. The larger rocks also added character and functionality to the pond. 


The pond is perfectly located as the focal point of this screened lanai. Although the footprint of the pond is exactly the same due to the hardscaping already installed. We think the new design makes the pond look bigger.

 

                                              
 
This backyard retreat has many features added by the homeowners that make it their little piece of paradise. From the commissioned hand carved garden fairy to the beautiful custom hand made wooden table, sign and bench.





The pond can be viewed from several beautiful seating areas around the lanai as well as from the Florida room.






I'm so grateful for the day that we chatted about skimmers because  as the saying goes at Pondtastic 

"We Build Friendships One Pond At A Time"

 Enjoy the rest of these great views from this Backyard Retreat

How to make your dream a reality?
If you’re considering adding a water feature to your home, CONTACT US for a free phone consultation. We can provide you with details and options for your particular design and budget. 

Pondtastic is Orlando's only Master Certified Aquascape Contractor

Pondtastic serves all Central Florida Counties Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Polk and Brevard.

                                              Jim and Theresa

Waterfall Wednesday in Celebration, Florida

This beautiful waterfall serves many purposes in this Celebration, Florida backyard Oasis.

We were first contact by this client after she had seen Pondtastic Water Garden's display at the Central Florida Home and Garden Show.

During the design consultation we learned that this feature was to serve two very important purposes. The first being, rain water harvesting. Underneath this beautiful waterfall approximately 400 gallons of rain water is being captured in the RainXchange®. The rain water is then used to sustain the pondless waterfall as well, with the addition of an external pump water is used from the RainXchange®  for watering the garden and surrounding  landscaping.

The second objective to this tropical paradise was to have a serene environment to provide therapeutic relief to her clients suffering from life threatening illness. 
Many days you can find yoga mats on the wooden deck in preparation for the relaxing effects of mediation and the sound of water.

 
This Pondtastic pondless waterfall is definitely used to it's fullest potential.



 
How to make your dream a reality?
If you’re considering adding a water feature to your home, CONTACT US for a free phone consultation. We can provide you with details and options for your particular design and budget. 

Pondtastic is Orlando's only Master Certified Aquascape Contractor

Pondtastic serves all Central Florida Counties Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Polk and Brevard.

                                              Jim and Theresa

Waterfalls to Inspire your next Project

Are you thinking of having a custom pond or pondless installed? Here are some waterfalls to inspire you as you begin plan.

All of Pondtastic Water Gardens waterfalls are custom built, each waterfall has it's own unique characteristics. Often clients like many elements of multiple features, let Pondtastic take those elements and design your one of a kind waterfall.

The look of a waterfall can greatly change simply by the size pump pushing the water over the falls.
Do you want a crashing waterfall or do you want a gentle babbling brook?

 The waterfall is the focal point of your feature many times so be sure to go to our Photo Albums and look at the many custom designs the Pondtastic Water Gardens has installed. Orlando's only Master Certified Aquascape Contractor.












Lights are another way that completely changes the look of your waterfall.
We always suggest highlighting the falls from within the water. Pond lighting will change your backyard landscaping the the evening a tropical paradise.











How to make your dream a reality?
If you’re considering adding a water feature to your home, CONTACT US for a free phone consultation. We can provide you with details, options for your particular design and budget.
Pondtastic is Orlando's only Master Certified Aquascape Contractor

Pondtastic serves all Central Florida Counties Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Polk and Brevard.

Patio Waterfall in Orlando, Florida

Imagine having dinner on your patio and listening to the gentle flow of water at it makes it way through the rocks and plants on your Florida patio.

This is exactly what this home owner had always envisioned for her lanai, sadly it took her having two features being built to get what she had wanted to be the focal point of her outdoor room.

The first attempt of a waterfall was done by her landscaping handy man. The home owner knew she had a problem the next morning when her pump was "screaming" and her patio was wet. After several attempts of the handyman trying to fix the multiple problems with the waterfall the client unplugged her waterfall and left it for several months. After looking at her "pile" of rocks for far too long she contacted Pondtastic Water Gardens.

Jim went out met with the Orlando homeowner, within seconds of looking at her pondless waterfall he found the first crucial rookie mistake, all the rocks were cemented together. Why is this a problem you might ask? Water follows the path of least resistance, the way this was build the water rolled right out of the feature onto the patio.

On day one of construction the second rookie mistake was discovered, EPDM liner was not used on the waterfall it was only used in the basin .



In a matter of a day and a half the feature was completed and we have a very happy client who loves to entertain on her Florida room and loves her pondless waterfall.















Watch this video for more inspiration


 











How to make your dream a reality?
If you’re considering adding a water feature to your home, CONTACT US for a free phone consultation. We can provide you with details, options for your particular design and budget.
Pondtastic is Orlando's only Master Certified Aquascape Contractor

Pondtastic serves all Central Florida Counties Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Polk and Brevard.

Waterfall Wednesday in Orlando, Florida

What an amazing view these home owners have as they look out into their Orlando, backyard.


The week that this pond was built was unlike any we've ever had. We started construction on a Monday and the excitement was building as the week went on, not only for the homeowners to see their completed water, stream and koi pond but because they were expecting their first child any day.

Friday finally came and the pond was completed, pictures were taken, lots of pictures.
Even more pictures were taken over the weekend as the happy parents welcomed their beautiful daughter into the world.

Today this koi pond is the focal point of this backyard with Jumbo koi that now call this pond home.
This gorgeous outdoor room has now seen many family gathering and great parties.

Years of enjoyment are yet ahead for this great family as they enjoy their piece of paradise.