Backyard Pond Myths: Busted!
There are a lot of myths out there when it comes to pond design and installation. At Ground FX Landscaping & Water Features, we want our customers to have peace of mind, so we’ve got answers to all of your questions
At Ground FX Landscaping & Water Features, our Rock Hill office is already receiving calls about koi pond installation, pond design, and pond maintenance for the spring. Along with these calls, we get a lot of questions about the installation process, and we also debunk a lot of myths about ponds in the Rock Hill community.
To help clear the air and provide real value for homeowners considering water feature design and installation in the Rock Hill area, we’ve put together a list of backyard pond myths along with some truthful answers to help you make the right call for your home:
Backyard ponds and water features do require maintenance, but today’s designs are easier than ever to care for with minimal investment on the part of homeowners.
Myth #1: Backyard Ponds Are High-Maintenance
One of the most persistent myths surrounding backyard ponds is that they are time-consuming and require constant maintenance. While it’s true that pond maintenance is essential if you want to get the most out of your pond and protect it all year long, pond maintenance is easier than ever thanks to innovative technologies.
Water treatment solutions and equipment make it fairly simple to keep a koi pond healthy with minimal intervention, and today’s modern pond equipment makes it a breeze to keep things clean. In addition, how easy or difficult it is to maintain a pond really comes down to the design. A well-designed pond will require minimal intervention throughout the year, and you can always call on our water feature company in Rock Hill and the surrounding area to take care of the hard work for you.
Backyard ponds typically will not attract pests like mosquitos due to water circulation. Koi and goldfish can also be a deterrent to these annoying pests.
Myth #2: Backyard Ponds Attract Pests and Mosquitoes
Another myth that has been spread over the years is that ponds attract pests, particularly in the form of mosquitoes and stinging insects. The truth is that standing water that hasn’t been chemically treated can always attract pests, but these pests generally look for stagnant, standing water. This is why you see mosquitoes lay eggs in puddles around damp areas of outdoor spaces.
To counter this, we recommend introducing koi or goldfish into your pond. Fish eat the larvae of mosquitoes and other flying insects, potentially keeping the area clean and clear from pests. Water circulation is also a key factor to consider. When we design and install ponds at Ground FX Landscaping & Water Features, we take into account nearby areas to ensure we plan for pests. With good water circulation, mosquitoes will want nothing to do with your pond areas.
Although water is required the first time you fill a backyard pond, recirculating equipment in a closed-loop system combined with normal rain typically means there will be no reason to re-fill your pond or use water continuously.
Myth #3: Backyard Ponds Increase Water Bills
Another concern or myth we hear quite often is that backyard ponds and other water features will increase water bills. We understand this concern since it only makes sense that your water bills will go up if you have a fountain, waterfall, or pump constantly running water into the area.
The truth is, however, that these systems use a closed-loop design. This means that water is fed from the pond through pumps and then back into the water feature. Some water may need to be added to the water feature over time, but natural rain generally sorts this out, especially during the summer months when we get those crazy storms in the evenings across the Rock Hill region.
Also, advanced filtration equipment helps to keep water flow efficient, and this actually conserves water since it allows for a natural flow in a well-designed pond. Our pond architects create custom designs that work with your unique landscaping, and we can find solutions that match your home and layout perfectly.
While having plenty of open space is always beneficial for landscape design and water feature installation, it’s necessary to have a huge backyard to get the most out of your outdoor living space
Myth #4: Backyard Ponds Are Only Suitable for Large Spaces
The size of your property and the size of your ideal pond are other common concerns among the homes and businesses we serve in the Rock Hill area. Many of our customers live in neighborhoods where space can be somewhat tight, but just because you don’t have a huge amount of space doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the benefits of a koi pond or backyard waterfall in your outdoor living space.
There are ways to design pond features that don’t require a huge amount of space, and we can always find a way to design, build, and install ponds to match your needs. Whether that means finding a custom angle to tuck a pong into the corner of a fenced-in backyard or it means we need to look a your hardscaping to find a way to incorporate a pond into your existing outdoor living space features, our team can get the job done right.
When designed by a professional and installed by an experienced expert, your pond should experience no leaks or structural issues
Myth #5: Backyard Ponds Are Prone to Leaks and Structural Issues
Lastly, we often here people repeat the myth that backyard ponds and water features are prone to leaks and structural issues. While it’s true that a poorly designed pond can be the source of a lot of headaches, a pond that has a thoughtful design created by an experienced professional will not have these issues. Pond liner technology has progressed to the point where we can mitigate virtually all concerns about leaks, and the construction materials we use in addition to the machinery used to create the actual pond structure ensures that structural issues won’t be a complicating factor in your life.
Every Pond is Different
We’d also like to point out that every pond and home in the Rock Hill area is different. What applies to your home in Rock Hill or the surrounding area may not apply elsewhere. While the “de-bunkness” of what we’ve listed above is true in all situations, there may be differences in how each applies to your situation. Our team would be happy to connect with you to learn more about your vision, and we’re always happy to provide helpful guidance to get our customers the outdoor living spaces of their dreams.
Contact Ground FX Landscaping & Water Features in Rock Hill, SC
To get started on your koi pond, pondless waterfall, paver patio, or landscape design, contact Ground FX Landscaping & Water Features today! Call our team to schedule a no-obligation free estimate by dialing (803) 371-2324, or reach us on the web using our contact form right now!
