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What Is Salt Chlorination and How Does It Work?

At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we think a lot about the relationship between beautiful water and clean water. When homeowners begin exploring swim pond options, one question surfaces consistently:…

What to Expect During a Water Feature Installation

At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we hear the same thing from nearly every homeowner we work with: they can picture the finished result, the sound of water moving over stone, the way…

Why Recirculating Water Systems Are Better for the Environment

At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we believe that the most beautiful outdoor spaces are also the most responsible ones. When homeowners ask whether a water feature is truly an environmentally…

How to Integrate a Water Feature into an Existing Landscape

At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we know that, when you’ve spent years cultivating a garden you love, the last thing you want is a pond that sits in the…

Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle in Your Backyard Pond

There’s more happening beneath the surface of your pond than the eye can see. At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we design ecosystem ponds where beauty and biology work together,…

How to Winterize a Koi Pond Without Losing Your Fish

At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we’ve seen firsthand how a koi pond transforms through the seasons, and winter is no exception. Knowing how to winterize a koi pond without…

What is an Aquascape Certified Contractor?

When homeowners begin imagining a pond, pondless waterfall, or living ecosystem for their backyard, one question eventually surfaces: Who should actually build it? At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we…

The Role of Beneficial Bacteria in a Healthy Pond

A truly thriving pond is never just water and stone. At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we think of beneficial bacteria the way a garden designer thinks of soil: invisible…

How to Choose the Right Pump for a Backyard Pond

The sound of water moving over stone, koi catching the light in a crystal-clear pond, a waterfall you can hear from your back door; none of that happens without the…

Tips for Designing a Healthy Fish Pond Habitat

There’s a meaningful difference between a pond that happens to have fish in it and a truly thriving fish pond habitat, one where every design decision supports the living ecosystem…