"White Garden Designs is the Best!! I have used him for at least 10 years now and nobody cares more or is more detail oriented than Charlie. I have recommended him and his company to dozens of friends and everyone was as pleased as I am. They always show up on time and if there is ever a problem (which I haven't had) they will always make it right. He takes pride in his work and it shows. He also is a Koi pond specialist, designing and maintenance. This man does it all. He is the go to guy for all your landscaping and pond needs."
I founded American Pioneer Construction in July 1993 to give my customers top quality design and installation in a timely manner and at a fair and competitive price. Our goal is to help you create your dreams.We are fully licensed in Westchester and Putnam counties in New York. We have a multi million dollar insurance policy which has never been used in 30 years. The reason is that cleanliness and safety are our top priorities. We are on site every day until the job is completed. We have massive experience in indoor and outdoor renovations for your home. Indoors includes kitchens, bathrooms, basements, doors, windows, moldings, additions, and custom cabinet and shelving units of any size. Also, outdoors we build decks, covered porches, walkways, patios, and fire pits. We have built over 300 Koi ponds that have been featured in international magazines and huge pond tours. We also frame/build garages,sheds, and outdoor bars. Give us a call so you can find out how we can help you.
"Richard has been fantastic in helping. Not only the quality but friendliness and efficiency .He has always gone out of his way to help. He literally rebuilt our pond including the pump system. Pricing was reasonable."
"John has such a talented and creative eye for this! My backyard is now so much more beautiful with his waterfall design. Im completely enjoying the beauty and tranquility of it. He and his team are professionals, courteous and respectful. Job incredibly well done and I highly recommend him."
"Today I had my pond cleaned for the first time. What a fantastic job Spencer and Ryan did from NJ pond care .Will highly recommend them. Thanks Franco for your help. Rob Heiss"
"Love, love love my experience with Platinum Pools and Dave! Platinum did a full remodel on our pool, pool area and pool house! Working with Dave was such a breath of fresh air. My husband and I felt so comfortable working with Dave. They refinished our pool, replaced our pool deck area with pavers, upgraded our lighting and literally brought our pool and pool area back to life! We were so impressed that my sister in Bedford hired Platinum for a much larger remodel project and they absolutely love how their project came out as well. We would 100% recommend Dave and Platinum Pools to anyone looking for a pool or patio project! Thanks Dave!"
"Marino's has always been incredibly responsive and customer satisfaction oriented. The workers are very nice to deal with and they know what they're doing. I've had many emergency water outages and a couple of basement floods caused by rain, and the Marino's folks are always there to help whether it's Sunday night or some other odd time. I've never had to wait when I've had an emergency. I highly recommend them. "
"Outstanding craftsmanship and quality build on a raised masonry terrace with custom kitchen and fireplace. Completed repaving of driveway, irrigation, lawn install and plantings."
"Marcos and his crew redid my back patio by pitching it away from the house so water would drain . He also added on to the patio using both my pavers and additional ones . He used Belgian blocks as an edge. Most importantly, he fit pieces perfectly around areas which could not use a whole paver. Magnificent job all around."
Placing your water feature in direct sun can speed up evaporation, leading to pump damage and algae growth. Shade or partial shade serves as the ideal location for most water features—just watch out for tree and plant debris that may fall in and clog the pump.
After you fill in your pool, you can add trees and plants that help stabilize the soil. You might decide not to fill it in at all and find another use for the sunken area instead. A few ideas include creating a seating area or garden inside the empty pool. Depending on its size, you could create a place to roller-skate or install basketball hoops for an unconventional court.
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’t want to spend that much per year on pond upkeep, you may consider filling in your pond.
Yes, it is possible to make a fountain without a pump, though it may seem less intuitive and will require a bit more effort to use. In lieu of an electric pump, there are a few options including hand-cranked pumps or sprinkler systems that can work to provide water for a fountain.
Koi fish should be in the shade and can’t be directly exposed to the sun. Consider building your koi pond in a shaded spot or hanging an awning over the top to control the amount of sunlight coming in. Learn how to design a landscape properly.
The Chappaqua, NY homeowners’ guide to fountain services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Discover the cost to install a fountain in your pond, including average prices, key cost factors, and tips to save money on your pond fountain installation.
Learn how to find and hire a qualified waterfall or fountain installation professional for your outdoor water feature project with expert tips and questions to ask.
