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How hot is your orlando, central Florida ecosystem pond?

7/9/2016

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How Hot Is Your Orlando, Central Florida Pond?

With a heat index of 110 degrees our Orlando, Central Florida ponds are HOT!

In this blog you will learn what we can do make our koi and pond remain happy and healthy.

Warm water has a low capacity for holding oxygen, so you may start to see your fish gasping for air close to the water’s surface, or especially close to a fountain or waterfall. In addition, warm pond water leads to increased activity and that means your fish require more oxygen at a time when it’s least available.



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Water Treatments How and when to use them in Orlando,central florida

6/23/2016

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At Pondtastic Water Gardens we believe in using treatments and working with nature rather than using chemicals and working against nature.
How do we do that in Orlando, Central Florida? Water treatments.

We are often asked what can I put in my pond to make the water clear? Or we just bought our home and it has a pond how do I take care of it.

Always remember that there is a HUGE difference between clear water and healthy water. You could have a UV light to keep the water clear however that light does nothing to the organic debris and waste in the pond.
Our goal is a balanced ecosystem which gives us healthy clear water!

Here are a few tips and products to maintaining a healthy balanced ecosystem pond.


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Stacked Slate urn Water Features really making a splash in Orlando, Central Florida area

6/9/2016

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We have said for quite a while now that there is a water feature for every person and every budget and we have really seen that this past year.


We have seen a significant rise in the interest in "mid level " features. I think it is mainly due to the increase in available /cost effective options.

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How Much Does a Backyard Ecosystem koi Pond Cost in the Orlando, Central Florida Area?

5/13/2016

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How Much Does A Koi Pond Cost in Orlando, Central Florida?

Orlando, Central Florida Pond Pricing

When shopping for a pond contractor in the Orlando, Central Florida area, do your homework.  Just because a contractor gives you a low bid doesn’t necessarily mean they will build a quality water feature.
                                                                                                                                                                     You have heard the saying “You get what you pay for” right?  Well when it comes to a koi pond or water feature the saying is also true.
First make sure you are dealing with a pond professional, Pondtastic ONLY builds water features.         
We are not providing handyman services, pool services or lawn maintenance service.



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Curb Appeal Ways to Change Your Orlando, central florida  Landscape 

4/25/2016

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Are you looking for ways to change or improve the front of your Orlando,Central Florida home by adding water to the landscape?

Water adds a great touch to your landscape, changes to your landscape can be as small as a bubbling rock or possibly a larger pond with a bridge to your front door.
Not to mention the addition of a water feature welcomes you and your guest to the calming affects of water. It doesn't hurt that it also improves the value of your home! 
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What is Your view?

4/2/2016

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What is my view? From our dining room I look through our french doors and see dragonflies fluttering on my lotus blossoms and my beautiful waterfall that is framed by lush tropical landscape.

What is your view?
Lotus Plant near waterfall Pondtastic Water Gardens Orlando FL

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Pondtastic Water GArdens Displays Aquascape Spillway Bowls at the Orlando Home and GArden Show

3/8/2016

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Pondtastic made a big splash at the 2016 Orlando Home and Garden Show.
This year's display featured the new Aquascape Spillway Bowls which was the crowd favorite.

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Pondtastic water gardens Helps Build Dream Pond in Titusville, Central Florida (FL)

2/26/2016

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What is your dream pond? Do you want a large pond so you can have big koi swimming gracefully by? Or is it to have a pond that always blooming with beautiful aquatic plants?
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Have you sat out at your pond or waterfall and thought this needs work? Pondtastic Water Gardens Orlando, Central Florida (FL)

1/4/2016

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What is the difference between pond renovations vs. pond repair?  
Even though they sound similar, they are quite different. To repair something means fixing or replacing a part that is broken or not working. Whereas, a renovation is a complete overhaul and redo, resulting in a practically brand new water feature.

       AFTER PONDTASTIC                                                 BEFORE PONDTASTIC
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How Many Koi Fish Can You Have In Your Orlando, Central Florida (FL) Pond? pondtastic water gardens

12/14/2015

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How Many Koi Fish Can You Have In Your Orlando,Central Florida (FL) Pond? There are many variables to this question, aeration, filtration, what you feed your koi and water quality are just a few things to consider when stocking your pond with koi.

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Waterfall Wednesday Orlando, Central Florida (FL) Lake Butler Area pondtastic water gardens

11/11/2015

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What an amazing view these home owners have as they look out onto their Orlando, Central Florida (FL) backyard on  Lake Butler.



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Do I need to do maintenance on my pond pump? Pond Pump Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tips

10/30/2015

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Do I need to do maintenance on my pond pump?
  • Yes, In Orlando, Central Florida ponds run all year unlike our neighbors to the north, so we have to make sure that we are servicing them year round.

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Keep Your Koi Safe From Predators Orlando, Central Florida (FL) pondtastic water gardens

10/21/2015

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As we all look forward to enjoying Central Florida's cooler temperatures in the months ahead we need to be proactive when it comes to protecting our koi fish from predators.
A few simple additions to your backyard pond can save your beloved koi.
Alligator Decoy Orlando Fl Pondtastic Water Gardens

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Watching Koi Fish Is Good for Your Health Pondtastic Water Gardens Orlando, Central Florida (FL)

10/11/2015

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Koi Playing Pondtastic Water Gardens
Have you ever noticed that many Dr. offices and Dentist offices often have aquariums in them?
           “Fish tanks and displays are often associated with attempts at calming patients in doctors' surgeries and dental waiting rooms," said PhD student Deborah Cracknell.
Watching fish and marine creatures going about their daily lives, swimming and meandering is oddly soothing and hypnotic. And, according to research recently published in Environment & Behavior, it’s good for your health too.


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Pondtastic Water Gardend of Orlando, Central Florida (FL) Is Named 2015 Top Frog

9/2/2015

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Pondtastic Water Gardens TOP FROG

Pondtastic is a 2015 Top Frog
Pondtastic Water Gardens left the blazing temperatures of Orlando, Fl to enjoy a breezy week in St Charles IL. for our annual pond conference. 

Pondemonium is the water gardening industry's premier annual training event for contractors, retailers, and distributors. Certified Aquascape Contractors from around the world travel to this yearly event. 

This is a time where we connect with the best of the best in the water garden world, hear inspirational keynote speakers and learn the newest technologies.

This year Pondtastic Water Gardens is ranked #20 in the Construction and Retail category. We are honored to have received this Top Frog Award!


Pondtastic Water Gardens #20 Retailer TOP FROG
Our service areas include all areas in Central Florida
Orlando, Kissimmee, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Springs, Melbourne, Winter Park, Clermont,Apopka, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, Lake Nona, Kissimmee, St Cloud, Davenport, Poinciana, Melbourne, Viera, Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Indian Harbour, Lake Butler, Bay Hill, Hunters Creek, Maitland, Casselberry, Sanford, Deland, Celebration, Heathrow, Baldwin Park, Auburndale, Harmony, Haines City, Narcoossee, Metro West, Zellwood, Tavares, Groveland, Meadow Woods, Azalea Park, Williamsburg, Palm Bay, Titusville, Rockledge, Mascotte, Minneola, Ocoee, Reunion, Champions Gate, Southchase,
 
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How Much Does a Pondless Waterfall Cost in orlando, central Florida?

6/15/2015

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This is the first question people ask when they are “pondering” the addition of a pondless waterfall to their landscape.

While it sounds like a simple question, how much does an “average” pondless waterfall cost? A true water feature expert will take this question and ask for a definition of “average.”


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Pondtastic Water gardens Orlando, Central Florida (FL) is excited about the new tv show pond stars

8/28/2014

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Pond Stars
This is an exciting time to be a Pond Builder or Hobbyist!  Many landscape and gardening programs have highlighted the use of Water Gardens in various settings, but none have really been able to capture the true artistry and holistic effects of the "Water Garden Lifestyle".  Backyard Ponds or water gardens have always taken a back seat to some other "Cool" component on the show, like an outdoor grill or gazebo, and the rest of the time is usually dedicated to the "Back Story" about the reason for the renovation.

Pondtastic with the Pond Stars of Pond Squad
Well, that's not what I want to see. I want to see Ponds and Water Features in the forefront! Maybe I'm a little biased, but now it seems that NAT GEO WILD is finally giving me (and every other pond enthusiast) what I want: A show about PONDS!!

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Have you sat out at your pond or waterfall and thought this needs work?

5/17/2014

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There is always something new that I want to add to our pond at home or that I want to change. With each year something new comes on the market or I want my waterfall updated to look similar to our latest Pondtastic creation. So I often say this waterfall needs work, much to Jim's dismay.
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How Much Does it cost to clean my Orlando, Central Florida Pond?

2/3/2014

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How much does it cost to clean my pond? Is a question we get asked every spring and fall. The answer is....every pond is different. Let's look at what goes into pricing your pond clean out.


What size is your pond? 8'x11',11'x16', 16'x20' These are the most common pond sizes in the Orlando, Central Florida area.


When was the last time the pond was cleaned out?
The pricing is based on regular pond maintenance, if the pond has been cleaned on an annual basis then your pond will not have as much debris on the floor as a pond that was last cleaned 18 months or longer.

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What is your vegetation growth like?
The more overgrown the pond is the more it traps debris and decomposed plant life.
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All customers receive a custom price quote for their clean out or water feature maintenance.
If we have serviced your pond in the past 12 months or if we installed your pond we can give you a cost for your clean out once you have contacted us.

Are you a new customer then we will require a Pond Cleaning Profile  to familiarize ourselves with your pond and to give you an accurate Spring/Fall pond cleaning price.


Partial Cleaning begin at $250 and Full Ponds Cleanings start at $600

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Pond Contractor and Certified Aquascape Contractor builds Eco System Pond in Lake Nona, Orlando, FL 

10/23/2012

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I always enjoy walking around the backyard with a future pond owner and discussing the various subjects that always seem to come up when you are discussing the possibilities of their property but, there is nothing better than having that same discussion with someone who has called you to create in their backyard because they have seen how you transformed their friends yard. We had recently completed an ecosystem pond and waterfall for her friend also in the the community of Lake Nona. It was a transformation of the courtyard entryway and she was stunned by the finish product.


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a Pond Rebuild by Pondtastic Water Gardens Orlando, Central Florida (FL) Before and After

8/29/2012

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Far too often we are faced with a client from the Orlando, Central Florida (FL) area that has been mislead or even lied to regarding the creation of a water feature or pond. It is always a similar story:

"I wanted a pond and a beautiful waterfall and the guy who cuts my grass told me that he could build it"
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" I wanted a beautiful pond and waterfall and I saw some pictures of ponds he said he built"
or my personal favorite
"I wanted to add a beautiful pond and waterfall and you guys just seemed too expensive, so I hired " insert company name here" and this is what they built. Can you fix it?"


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Small Water Features really making a splash in Orlando, Central Florida (FL) area

6/16/2011

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We have said for quite a while now that there is a water feature for every person and every budget in the Orlando, Central Florida (FL) area and we have really seen that this past year.

We have seen a significant rise in the interest in "mid level " features. I think it is mainly due to the increase in available /cost effective options. We have seen several manufactures begin producing quality reproductions of features that were once out of most peoples budget.

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Orlando, Central Florida (FL)Certified Aquascape Contractor, Pondtastic Water Gardens shares views on water features ...

4/28/2011

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What is a water feature?

At first you might think that is a simple question that could easily be answered in a few words.

But my hope is that after reading this you will have a new appreciation of the REAL question and the answer.
You see, a water feature is according to Wikipedia: a water feature is one or more items from a range of fountains, pools, ponds, cascades, waterfalls, and streams..... but to us it is really much more.


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the mysteries of ph.... in our Orlando, Central Florida (FL) Ponds

5/18/2010

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I know the title sounds like a best selling murder mystery title but we are really going to talk about the pH readings in your pond and how they change, what changes it and what you need to be worried about.



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What to Except this spring and summer for your Orlando, Central Florida (FL) Pond

4/6/2010

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As our weather finally gets back to normal acceptable Orlando, Central Florida (FL) temperatures as pond owners we know what is around the corner. The summer heat !

Yeah we all complain about the cold and make comments about the weather but we all really want that perfect compromise of the extremes. There is nothing we can do to stop it, the summer heat and afternoon thunderstorms will be here before we know it. Start to prepare NOW...



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    Jim has been designing, installing and maintaining backyard ponds and water features in Central Florida for over 15 years.


    Theresa
    has a background in elementary education and continues to teach however the content area has changed. Water Features are now the favored subject.


    We are proud Pondtastic was named Aquascape’s Contractor of the Year in 2009 and to be Orlando's ONLY Master Certified Aquascape Contractor



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