What are the pros and cons of installing a fountain?

• <div><p>Consider the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/3-questions-ask-installing-water-feature.htm">pros and cons of installing a water fountain</a> in your backyard:</p><p><b>Pros</b></p><ul><li><p>Fountains can add beauty to your backyard.</p></li><li><p>Creates a relaxing space to enjoy in your yard. </p></li><li><p>Water features can add more value to your home.</p></li></ul><p><b>Cons</b></p><ul><li><p>Regular maintenance is necessary.</p></li><li><p>Upfront and maintenance costs can escalate quickly.</p></li><li><p>Space may not permit you to install the fountain you want.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How much is pond maintenance?

• <div><p>One reason you may want to fill in your pond is the cost of maintenance. Pond cleaning may cost about $1,000 for an annual cleanup, or monthly visits may cost $75 to $100 per visit. If you don&rsquo;t want to spend that much per year on pond upkeep, you may consider filling in your pond.</p></div>

Q: How often should pond water be changed?

• <div><p>Pond water should be changed approximately once a week. When you change it, change around 10% to15% of the water. It&rsquo;s important to monitor the quality of your pond water as this will determine if it needs to be changed more often, or if you should be changing more or less than 15% of it when you do so.</p></div>

Q: How thick of a pond liner do I need?

• <div><p>In addition to length and width, pond liners also come in various thickness levels. Thickness is measured in mils, a unit of measurement equal to one-thousandth of an inch, with most pond liners ranging from 15 to 60 mils in thickness. The smaller the number, the thinner (and weaker) the liner. To prevent rips and tears, it&rsquo;s best to choose a pond liner that&rsquo;s at least 30 mils thick.</p></div>

Q: How deep do you need to build a pond?

• <div><p>One of the most important parts of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-build-pond.htm">building a pond</a> is digging the right depth. Your pond needs to be at least one to two feet deep. The specifics of the depth will depend on factors such as the placement of the pond and whether you plan on having fish. If you have fish in your pond, it will need to be at least two feet deep.</p></div>

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Last update on October 04, 2025

Reviewed in September 2025
Highly recommend Greater Dimensions! Larry and his team was a pleasure to work with and the end result exceeded expectations. His expertise and experience brought my vision of a water feature to life through his craftsmanship and design process. He was very knowledgeable when it came to...
Greater Dimensions
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Reviewed in May 2025
Very professional, on time for appointment, prepared for the repair. We would definitely recommend!
Empire Landscapes
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Reviewed in October 2020
From the moment we sat down with him, Cedric (the owner) we knew that he was the right person for the job. He carefully interviewed us, found out how we would be using the space and took the time to get to know us. He created a design with several a la carte options to make sure we met our...
Design Exteriors LLC
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Reviewed in November 2014
They were very professional and timely. The job they did on the pavers was excellent-professional and perfect in everyway. They installed a fountain I purchased and were very particular about creating a firm foundation and making it level. Also set up drip irrigation for all the new shrubs...
Thunderbird Design
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Reviewed in July 2017
Job well done! We plan to use J Star Concrete again for our stamped and stained back patio because we were so impressed with the quality and care of work.
J Star Concrete Flatwork
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Reviewed in April 2022
Jordan has been very professional and helpful. He has a great team and wants to make his customers happy. Highly recommend!
Timberline landscape Solutions
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Reviewed in January 2010
Mary is an incredible artisan. Her finished work is a masterpiece. She was a joy to deal with from concepting the design to completing the work. She worked quickly, efficiently, was very technically knowledgeable and helped coordinate with the other outsider contractors involved in the...
Aqua Mosaics
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Reviewed in September 2016
Daniels crew is fast! I do not know if I have ever seen people work harder. They all love what they do and you can tell they take pride working for Daniels Landscaping It only took 3 weeks and not every day of those 3 weeks. I had a couple of issues with the sprinkler system at first and it was...
Daniels Landscape and Design LLC
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Reviewed in July 2005
BEAUTIFUL WORK. I LOVE MY BACKYARD - IT IS DIFFERENT THAN EVERYBODY ELSES NOW! MY GRANDDAUGHTER LOVES TO SPLASH IN SMALL POND AREA - AND SHE LOVES TO WATCH THE BIRDS PLAY TOO.
CUSTOM LANDSCAPES OF COLORADO
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