What do I do with my pond in the winter?

• <div><p>You have several options for your pond by <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/10-ways-prepare-your-landscape-winter.htm">getting your yard ready for the winter</a>. You can winterize your koi pond by ensuring it’s at least 5 feet deep so it doesn’t freeze completely, installing a pond heater or aerator and having it run at all times, and installing a deicer if temperatures are dangerously low for an extended period. You can also choose to shut down your pond for the winter by removing all the wildlife in it and bringing it indoors, cleaning out the filter and pump, and then covering the pond with a tarp.</p></div>

What elements influence the cost of adding a fountain or waterfall?

• <div><p>Costs depend on design, materials, plumbing, labor, and optional lighting or filtration features.</p></div>

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>

How long does rainwater last?

• <div><p>If you’re drinking the water, you can store it indefinitely as long as you properly treat it and your container doesn’t break down. Without any treatment system, you should only leave rainwater in a rain barrel for up to four weeks. If you’re using the water on your garden or lawn, you can store your water until algae start to grow. </p></div>

What’s the easiest water feature to maintain?

• <div><p>Smaller, pondless water features like bird baths, self-contained fountains, and bubbling rocks are much lower maintenance than their counterparts that include ponds. Pondless features help you avoid high <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/pond-maintenance-cost.htm">pond maintenance costs</a> and allow you to spend more time enjoying the water feature and less time on upkeep.</p></div>

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Q: How long does rainwater last?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re drinking the water, you can store it indefinitely as long as you properly treat it and your container doesn&rsquo;t break down. Without any treatment system, you should only leave rainwater in a rain barrel for up to four weeks. If you&rsquo;re using the water on your garden or lawn, you can store your water until algae start to grow. </p></div>

Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.

Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc.

Customers say: Quality work

2004 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Founded in 2004, Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc., has become one of Souteastern Michigan's premier custom design and build landscape firms. Our firm specializes in completely custom-tailored landscape design-and-build services --from concept to creation. Additionally, we offer individually-tailored complete property maintenance solutions to our commercial and industrial clients. Our firm provides a complete custom design experience from concept to creation for outdoor living areas, outdoor kitchens, landscapes, waterscapes, and hardscapes. Moccia Lawn and Landscaping Inc. offers entirely customized landscape design and installation, debris removal services, and complete property maintenance for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Call today for a free estimate or design consultation at 734-620-3241 or Visit us on the web at www.MocciaLawnandLandscaping.com to view our design portfolio, galleries, and "before and after" photo series. Fully Insured.

"Worst experience ever. Don?t hire this landscaping company you will be disappointed. Killed our lawn with the machinery. Debris was left in the street in front of our neighbors for days on end. Unloaded rock on my neighbors lawn he had to go rake it off so his lawn didn?t die. Our patio pavers are sinking and not straight at all. Work was just done over the summer and the patio is sinking already Very disappointing . Alot of money paid for results that look like i did it myself. "

Kim C on September 2025

Founded in 2004, Moccia Lawn and Landscaping, Inc., has become one of Souteastern Michigan's premier custom design and build landscape firms. Our firm specializes in completely custom-tailored landscape design-and-build services --from concept to creation. Additionally, we offer individually-tailored complete property maintenance solutions to our commercial and industrial clients. Our firm provides a complete custom design experience from concept to creation for outdoor living areas, outdoor kitchens, landscapes, waterscapes, and hardscapes. Moccia Lawn and Landscaping Inc. offers entirely customized landscape design and installation, debris removal services, and complete property maintenance for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Call today for a free estimate or design consultation at 734-620-3241 or Visit us on the web at www.MocciaLawnandLandscaping.com to view our design portfolio, galleries, and "before and after" photo series. Fully Insured.

"Worst experience ever. Don?t hire this landscaping company you will be disappointed. Killed our lawn with the machinery. Debris was left in the street in front of our neighbors for days on end. Unloaded rock on my neighbors lawn he had to go rake it off so his lawn didn?t die. Our patio pavers are sinking and not straight at all. Work was just done over the summer and the patio is sinking already Very disappointing . Alot of money paid for results that look like i did it myself. "

Kim C on September 2025

Home Inspection Professionals

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Home Inspection Professionals

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Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

Providing prompt, professional service, Home Inspection Professionals prides itself on offering clients personal service from detailed inspectors with extensive knowledge, expertise, up-to-date training & certifications. We thoroughly inspect all major components of the subject property. Having your new home professionally inspected by Home Inspection Professionals early in the buying process could save you money on items that you may be able to have the seller or builder correct. Fees are based on square footage (starting around $250.00). Commercial inspections are available at an hourly rate. Ask about the Angie's List discount. "For peace of mind every time, get HIP to your next inspection."

"Ross was great and very informative"

Jenna W on June 2022

Providing prompt, professional service, Home Inspection Professionals prides itself on offering clients personal service from detailed inspectors with extensive knowledge, expertise, up-to-date training & certifications. We thoroughly inspect all major components of the subject property. Having your new home professionally inspected by Home Inspection Professionals early in the buying process could save you money on items that you may be able to have the seller or builder correct. Fees are based on square footage (starting around $250.00). Commercial inspections are available at an hourly rate. Ask about the Angie's List discount. "For peace of mind every time, get HIP to your next inspection."

"Ross was great and very informative"

Jenna W on June 2022

Artman's Nursery & Landscape Supply

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Artman's Nursery & Landscape Supply

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Welcome to the new website and home of AHS Property Care & Springfield Landscape Supply. These two established companies combine to give you, our customers a combination of services and products to keep your property looking great.

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

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Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Established in 1984 We are Michigan's Premier Landscaping Company. With over 30 years of excellence, we have created inspiring outdoor spaces for many of the most prestigious businesses in the area, as well as exquisite residential spaces. From design to installation to maintenance, we are uniquely capable of delivering a sophisticated result.

Vinsetta Gardens & Grading Specialties Inc

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Vinsetta Gardens & Grading Specialties Inc

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Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

Family owned & operated.

Merritt Home Designs

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Merritt Home Designs

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

As a licensed builder with a degree in Landscape Architecture and a Bachelor of Science and Ornamental Horticulture, Merritt is ready to turn any cramped space into your dream's abode. From kitchens and bathrooms to nurseries and bedrooms, Merritt is a skilled and innovative remolding expert with a keen eye for design. Merritt has over 30 years of landscape architecture experience and has won the prestigious Detroit Home Design award five years running. After completing hundreds of astonishing waterfalls, decks, and gardens, Merritt has turned his accomplished eye to home design. See our work on Instagram, Youtube, and Houzz! https://instagram.com/merritt_home_designs // http://www.youtube.com/user/MerrittScape // http://www.houzz.com/pro/merritthomedesign/merritt-home-design

Lotus Gardenscapes Inc

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Lotus Gardenscapes Inc

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Customers say: True professional

1996 years of experience

Lotus Gardenscapes, Inc., is an award-winning design/build landscaping company. In 2015 Lotus Gardenscapes merged with the firm Elemental Design under owner Traven Pelletier. Our offices are currently located just outside quaint Dexter, Michigan, in a beautifully renovated historic barn with an onsite nursery and garden boutique. At Lotus we are proud of our ability to create a positive experience for our clients by building lasting relationships, beautiful designs, and quality installations. Our dedicated team caters to your design and landscape needs, focusing on the larger context. We listen to you, work with you and follow through with your project and maintenance needs in a friendly and helpful manner. A landscape is not a static composition, but a living and changing presence. Here at Lotus, we recognize that a great landscape is more than the sum of its parts. We integrate your design with a personalized approach that puts you at the center, helping to realize your vision for your property.

"The original quote was $1600 which grew to over $5,000. A simple weeding resulted in the removal of stone pathways, destruction of pet burial spot, tons of mulch and no replacement of stones. A tiny rebate was offered but has yet to be delivered. Lack of response to emails or follow up."

Elaine O on June 2020

Lotus Gardenscapes, Inc., is an award-winning design/build landscaping company. In 2015 Lotus Gardenscapes merged with the firm Elemental Design under owner Traven Pelletier. Our offices are currently located just outside quaint Dexter, Michigan, in a beautifully renovated historic barn with an onsite nursery and garden boutique. At Lotus we are proud of our ability to create a positive experience for our clients by building lasting relationships, beautiful designs, and quality installations. Our dedicated team caters to your design and landscape needs, focusing on the larger context. We listen to you, work with you and follow through with your project and maintenance needs in a friendly and helpful manner. A landscape is not a static composition, but a living and changing presence. Here at Lotus, we recognize that a great landscape is more than the sum of its parts. We integrate your design with a personalized approach that puts you at the center, helping to realize your vision for your property.

"The original quote was $1600 which grew to over $5,000. A simple weeding resulted in the removal of stone pathways, destruction of pet burial spot, tons of mulch and no replacement of stones. A tiny rebate was offered but has yet to be delivered. Lack of response to emails or follow up."

Elaine O on June 2020

Sherwood Forest Garden Center

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Sherwood Forest Garden Center

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

Sherwood Forest Garden Center has been serving customers in the Rochester area for over 30 years. Through three generations we have provided the community with quality products at reduced prices. We specialize in large trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, mulch, topsoil, pottery, fountains, garden art, and much more. Sherwood Forest Garden Center has everything to make your yard come alive. Serving the Rochester area for over 30 years we strive to bring you the best quality products at the lowest prices. Our ten acre property stocks everything from large trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, mulch, topsoil, and much more. We also carry a wide variety of outdoor decor including Cement Statues, Ornamental Garden Art, Fountains, Bird Baths, Glazed and Terracotta Pottery, and even Weatherproof Artwork. Inside our store we have a variety of Silk floral arrangements and wreaths, Gifts, weed killers/fertilizers, Planting Accessories including Tools, Gloves, Rain Boots, etc. We even carry Melissa and Doug Toys for your little ones. We are proud of our knowledgeable staff. They are well trained in helping you find the perfect plant or tree as well as the proper planting instructions and care for each item we sell. We will set you on the right track to keep your yard one that will be the envy of your neighbors. We strive to make our customers happy! Sherwood Forest Landscape Department has the tools and “green thumb” expertise to improve the appearance of any home or business, thus increasing its value. We are proud of our staff; always ready to serve you with our knowledge and over 30 years of experience. Our owner is a top designer with an uncanny ability to make any situation in your yard “come alive”. He has the experience to transform your yard into anything you can imagine. He lives for difficult challenges! Stop in today and see what all the talk is about. The Garden Center and Landscape Yard are open to the public 7 days a week (call for hours 248-652-4920 as they change with the seasons). We Also Deliver Mulch and Top Soil 7 days a week.

"Good design, beautiful results. Our patio collected water after rains, and they came back to drill three small holes which helps."

Yining W on October 2018

Sherwood Forest Garden Center has been serving customers in the Rochester area for over 30 years. Through three generations we have provided the community with quality products at reduced prices. We specialize in large trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, mulch, topsoil, pottery, fountains, garden art, and much more. Sherwood Forest Garden Center has everything to make your yard come alive. Serving the Rochester area for over 30 years we strive to bring you the best quality products at the lowest prices. Our ten acre property stocks everything from large trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, mulch, topsoil, and much more. We also carry a wide variety of outdoor decor including Cement Statues, Ornamental Garden Art, Fountains, Bird Baths, Glazed and Terracotta Pottery, and even Weatherproof Artwork. Inside our store we have a variety of Silk floral arrangements and wreaths, Gifts, weed killers/fertilizers, Planting Accessories including Tools, Gloves, Rain Boots, etc. We even carry Melissa and Doug Toys for your little ones. We are proud of our knowledgeable staff. They are well trained in helping you find the perfect plant or tree as well as the proper planting instructions and care for each item we sell. We will set you on the right track to keep your yard one that will be the envy of your neighbors. We strive to make our customers happy! Sherwood Forest Landscape Department has the tools and “green thumb” expertise to improve the appearance of any home or business, thus increasing its value. We are proud of our staff; always ready to serve you with our knowledge and over 30 years of experience. Our owner is a top designer with an uncanny ability to make any situation in your yard “come alive”. He has the experience to transform your yard into anything you can imagine. He lives for difficult challenges! Stop in today and see what all the talk is about. The Garden Center and Landscape Yard are open to the public 7 days a week (call for hours 248-652-4920 as they change with the seasons). We Also Deliver Mulch and Top Soil 7 days a week.