Pond Restoration can mean many things to pond owners, if you are considering a pond restoration than you obviously have an existing pond onsite in need of attention. One reason for the restoration might be that you inherited the pond with a home purchase. Another possibility is that it’s simply time for a restoration, and many restorations turn into renovations, too.
It is fairly common for us to be contacted by new homeowners that find themselves the owner of a 
water feature and they have no idea what to do or where to turn but they know that they would like a pond restoration. More often we have homeowners who have decided it is time to think about a pond restoration to enhance or expand their existing pond or perhaps add a waterfall or bog filter. All of these changes are considered a pond restoration.
There is a saying that pertains to pond owners and statics prove this to be true. Most pond owners in their lifetime own an average of three ponds or water features. The first pond or aquatic container garden is the “starter pond”, the second is the pond that they thought they wanted, and the third pond is what they ultimately wanted all along. Maybe it was initially due to space or financial limitations, but the great part about water gardens is that you are never stuck with what you have!
Pond Restoration can be done at almost any time of year; by combining the homeowner’s interests and the pond professionals’ creativity, the sky’s the limit on possibilities to restore or upgrade your pond. Some pond owner’s may think that they are limited by space but don’t let that deter you. Ponds and pondless waterfalls can be adapted to almost any area by turning obstacles into opportunities!
Also, as pond technology evolves, pond filtration systems and products also improve. What might have been a large unsightly external filtration system that resembled pool equipment years ago, can now be a much more contained system with the combination of mechanical and biological filtration. Aquatic plants have also improved and with knowledge and personal experience the selection of pond plants has increased dramatically. Many new varieties are available every year. Consider trying at least one new plant or a tropical flowering plant each year.
Pond Restoration does not mean the complete pond needs to be uprooted; sometimes just a specific area needs attention. Adding a waterfall can be a restoration that does not always involve the entire perimeter of the pond. The addition of a waterfall certainly adds a WOW factor to any pond, even a small one. Adding boulders to your pond can add an architectural element as well as safety, if the original pond was built with loose stacked stones surrounding the perimeter. Verticality is a design element that should always be considered when doing any project, be it inside or outside your home. It is often over-looked when creating an outdoor life style but it is an important element that can be added at any time with plants or waterfalls without much disruption to your pond.
There are unlimited ways to implement a pond restoration. Be sure to consider naturalization and creativity when planning your pond restoration and it will add beauty and tranquility to your outdoor living space for years to come. Lastly, if you are planning a pond restoration see if you are able to visit properties with ponds or even attend a Pond Tour if they offer them in your area. Seeing what other pond owners have done to enhance the pond lifestyle can be one of the best ways to obtain knowledge and be truly inspired!
Check out our pond restoration gallery to see an amazing transformation!
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