"My husband and I moved into a house with a rain catchment system on it, with no idea how to run or maintain it. We reached out to Viking Water Well, after we couldn't find anyone else to come out and tell us why we suddenly lost water. It turns out our pump had burned up, because it was at the top of the hill pulling water instead of at the bottom of the hill pushing the water up, like it should have been. Sheldon came out, and told us what the problem was. We needed to move the pump and pressure tank to closer to where the water was coming from, and he was able to do that for us. When we decided to add an additional tank to our system we called them back up. They came out and in one day had a new water holding tank installed. They've helped us replace our UV Sterilization lamp, as we did not know what we were doing. Always friendly, always super helpful, and in my opinion fairly priced."
"Brian was great to work with to remove exiting shrubs and installing new plantings. We liked all his suggestions on plants. We would hire them again for our next project."
"Josh did an awesome job, literally carving out tons of solid rock on a steep hillside, enough so that I could build a barn and pen for my horses, and then hauled in tons of road base, man sand and top sand. We never dreamed what a monumental task it was going to be until we were too far into it to turn back. But he came through for us! Thanks Josh!"
"Jamie was great. Always responsive and got the job done in a timely manner. He’s helped me figure out other problems I’ve had as well as putting in a river pump. Will be using him for anything I need in the future."
"The Granitite Man was professional, his bid was in line with the bids I received from other granite installers; however, I based my decision not to use his services because I had a referral from a personal friend on the granite installer. Otherwise, I would have probably used the Granite Man. He seems very competent. "
"Capitol Landscaping did an excellent job! The first job was a custom installation of a large water feature for a sloped backyard. Coupled with the water feature project was a complete re-landscaping of part of that yard. They were responsive, and sensitive to our unique requirements. High quality work. Have used multiple times since then to enhance other parts of yard. Good, trustworthy crew. We have dogs, never a problem with an open gate etc. We have also used on smaller job with same result. Highly recommended."
You have several options for your pond by getting your yard ready for the winter. 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.
Most home misters use several cups of water in a couple of minutes, or around a gallon per hour of use. That varies greatly depending on the size of the system and the power of the pump. If you are using professional services, you should ask about water use for your planned system when you’re getting an estimate. If you are using a water tank, make sure it’s filled before operation.
Yes, many brands make models similar to endless pools with a range of features. Some companies feature temporary aboveground pools that imitate the effect of permanent installations. Small home pool spas—or spools—as well as lap pools and pools without propulsion designs for water aerobics are also available.
How many fish can call your pond home depends on the volume of the pond and the fish size. Your pond's filtration system also influences the number of fish that will thrive in a pond. A general rule of thumb is to have 1 inch of fish for every square foot in a pond that's 2 feet deep. Another rule of thumb you can follow is to have one koi fish for every 200 gallons of water or two goldfish for every 200 gallons.
Yes, your fish should stay alive in a frozen pond if you winterize it properly. By ensuring your pond has enough oxygen, good water quality, and a hole to release harmful gases, your pond and fish have the best chance of staying alive and healthy. However, if you have tropical fish, they should be overwintered indoors.
The Blanco, TX 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.
Dive into the details of the different kinds of backyard water features, including fountains, birdbaths, waterfalls, pools, ponds, streams, and spouts.
