What is Your View?

What is my view? 

From our dining room I look through our french doors and see dragonflies fluttering on my lotus blossoms and my beautiful waterfall that is framed by lush tropical landscape.

What is your view?

This time of is the perfect time to open the windows and let the Orlando, Central Florida breeze carry the sound of your waterfall through your home.

When we go on design consultations we are always suggesting that the water feature be as close to your home as is possible. Why? The closer to your home the more you are able to enjoy it.
Maybe you'll be able to watch the flowing water as you look out the window while doing dishes or maybe koi fish will great your guest as they enter your home.

 

A very popular Orlando, Central Florida landscape enhancement is to add an ecosystem pond or pondless waterfall onto Florida rooms and lanai's. This often gives multiple vantage points to view your piece of paradise from. Would you love to have this view?

 

 

 

 

 This ecosystem pond has many views of the graceful koi and Florida landscape.

 

 

 Imagine coming home to this view everyday.

 

 

 

 What is your view?  We would love for you to share it with us.

 

It's not just a landscape upgrade, it's a lifestyle upgrade. 

Start living the pond lifestyle today!

 

Do You Have Enough Room For A Water Feature At Your Central Florida Home?

The answer might surprise you, if you have 3 feet of open space you can have a water feature to enhance your Florida landscape. 

You’re wondering what’s possible to make your home more of an escape from reality. Well, try adding water! Here are a few ideas of the possibilities that can be done to the average home’s landscape.

























Water Features do not have to take up your entire backyard, often ponds and pondless waterfalls are incorporated onto Florida Lanai rooms

 

Don’t have much of a yard to deal with? How about incorporating a fountain? Enjoy the sights and sounds of splashing water as your mind drifts away from the daily stresses in your life. 

 

Live in Downtown Orlando or only have access to a balcony or rooftop? Take advantage of a smaller contained water feature. A fire fountain bowl would make a great option to introduce the benefits of soothing water into the hustle and bustle of the city life.

So are you ready to fully submerge yourself in the water garden lifestyle and transform your entire Central Florida backyard into a beautiful aquatic getaway?

Maybe you prefer relaxing in your front yard? A Pondless Waterfall could be a great option that is sure to turn heads as people stroll by.

Think about it, when you start to drift off while relaxing on that wooden swing of yours, do you imagine an unadorned landscape or do you dream of being alongside a gentle stream, a calming pond or the beautiful colors of the ocean hitting your toes as you sway back and forth? Bring part of that dream to life and take advantage of the many benefits water has on relieving the tensions of life that come upon you. 


Pondtastic has the right feature to fit any space and budget
Contact Pondtastic today to begin living your dreams.


 



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 & 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.

Longwood Backyard Retreat

This Longwood, Florida backyard feels like you are on a mountain retreat. It's like you are miles away from the construction on the highway and the traffic from less than a mile away can't even be heard. Instead, you hear birds chirping and the rustling of leaves as squirrels chase each other around the tree.
Even the Florida temperatures are shielded from the large trees that provide cooling shade.
This is paradise!

One must walk the  paths to discover the start of the 35' stream nestled among lush Florida landscaping. This stream features 3 areas where the water crashes and falls into the next elevation change. Water bubbling and gurgling down the stream invites you to sit on a large rock and put your feet in to cool down. Again, making you feel that you are anywhere but in busy Central Florida.

This beautiful Oasis has many features added to make this as low maintenance as possible to maximize time to relax and enjoy the koi and be one with nature.











This ecosystem pond is 11'x16' with a 35' stream, features 2 Aquasurge 5000 pumps, 8.0 skimmer filter with large basket to capture any flowing debris. The start of the waterfall is another filter, a Signature Series 2500 biofalls. Added oxygen is provided by a 40 liter aeration system, oxygen is always great for the koi and it helps slow the growth of algae in the pond.
Algae growth is also slowed by the use of an Aquascape IonGen which does a really nice job combating string algae. The water quality is maintained by adding Beneficial Bacteria weekly is digest the organics in the pond. An ultra violet light was installed to supplement in the hottest part of the summer when we have daily rain and it's 98°. This light will kill any algae that passed in from of it.
Pond lighting was installed so that this paradise can be enjoyed in the evenings also. 

After the pond was constructed Adam with Lanai Hardscape Company added walkways and additional seating areas along with lush Florida landscaping to give this yard a completed look.


The yard has so many great little areas with hidden treasures and the pond has become the focal point of this backyard.





There are so many breathtaking views and vantage points from which to enjoy this pond.
At times this homeowner said "it's difficult to work from my home office, I'm always looking out the office window at the pond"
Entertaining on their Florida room now comes with it's own waterfall soundtrack.
The bistro seating along the stream is a great place to enjoy a refreshing beverage and let the worries of the day seem so far away.


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.

How Much Does the "Average" Pond Cost In Central Florida?

This is the first question people ask when they are “pondering” the addition of a pond to their Central Florida landscape.

How Much Does the “Average” Pond Cost?

While it sounds like a simple question, how much does an “average” pond cost? A true pond expert will take this question and ask for a definition of “average.”

The concept of “average” is difficult to define when playing with custom designed products. When it comes to ponds, each is individually crafted to fit the new environment, and as a buyer, you should keep in mind that the average numbers will fluctuate to your particular pond.
Ponds come in a variety of shapes, looks, and styles, depending on your space, budget and preferences.

 What does “Average” look like?

The most commonly built ponds in the Orlando area, are about 11’ x 16’ in size. Using these numbers, the “average” will begin around $12,000 but commonly rounds up to about $15,000-$20,000. Now this range depends on how many custom features the pond aspires to have. A pond alone may be around $12,000 (at that particular size), but add-ons that many people envision in a pond, such as plants, lights, waterfalls, fish, streams etc., will add to the base price.

Customizable Features

Why would the final price tag of a pond be vastly different than the base model? Ponds, like cars, are very customizable. Certain people only want the car with roll up windows and an AM/FM radio. While others want the leather seats with a navigation system and an engine push start button. So when you ask for a basic pond, it doesn’t include the add-ons that most people like in a pond. This will include fish, plants, lights, streams etc.  This can change the definition of what the average pond costs.

How to make your dream a reality?

Before getting attached to these numbers, if you’re considering adding a water feature to your home, CONTACT US for a free phone consultation and let’s begin at a drawing board. We can provide you with details, options for your particular design and budget. Who needs average when you can have it personalized?

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

Special thanks to co-contributor Laura Reale