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Matching Your Water Feature to Your Home’s Architectural Style

A water feature doesn’t just add movement or sound to an outdoor space; it makes a design statement. When the feature aligns with your home’s architectural character, it feels inevitable,…

The Difference Between a Natural Swim Pond and a Biopool

At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we talk with a lot of homeowners who arrive at the same crossroads: they know they want a chemical-free swimming experience, something alive and…

How to Plan a Water Feature for a Sloped Backyard

At Fontana Ponds & Water Features, we work with sloped backyards constantly, and the homeowners who come to us most often arrive thinking their terrain is a problem to solve….

What Causes Pond Water to Smell and How to Fix It

There’s nothing quite like stepping into your backyard and catching the cool, earthy scent of a healthy water garden. But when that familiar freshness gives way to something sulphurous or stagnant, the…

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…