Water Garden Installations in Rochester, NY
At Clearly Aquatics, when we say we are the water garden experts, you can be confident of our knowledge.
With Aquatic Biology degrees under our belts, we understand aquatic ecosystems and water quality control.
We test and use the industry's newest and most state-of-the-art pond-building equipment and materials for each custom water garden. We treat each project as if it were going in our own yard!
Give us a call today and find out why our customers call us Rochester, NY's water garden experts!
Pondless Water Garden
The pondless type may not be as familiar to most people. We created the water garden in a normal fashion, but instead of filling the pond immediately with water, we used reservoir cubes (similar to plastic milk crates) in the pond basin stacked up to the surface.
This fills the area so there is still a large volume of water for the pump to run the waterfalls, but once covered with natural gravel and stone, it creates a very low maintenance pondless water garden. You still have the soothing sounds but without a body of water for fish. Waterfalls have become very popular, so browse through our gallery to see what interests you.
Water gardens are considered landscaping, and no permits are usually needed for installation. Some exceptions would be extreme depth and size. We only use 45mil fish-safe rubber liners. A pond skimmer is a must to keep your pump clog-free and the surface clean.
We utilize many different filter types chosen specifically for each project. Browse our gallery for ideas, and give us a call at (585) 657-7679 to see some of our projects. We'll let you know where one is near your location - since we have installed 100's of water gardens!
Water Garden Maintenance in Rochester, NY, and the Finger Lakes
Maintenance is important to keep your water garden looking the way you want.
This is especially true in New York and Rochester, NY, with seasonal changes.
We create each water feature so that it has the correct components to ensure maintenance is minimal and uncomplicated. We provide many maintenance options.
In the spring, we drain the pond, catching fish, frogs, and tadpoles in a tank. We pick out and vacuum-clean all debris, such as leaves and fish waste. The stones are washed with a hose and pumped clean. Filters and pumps are hooked up and set up properly. Water is returned and conditioned to be safe for the fish to return. When you arrive home, simply finish filling it up with water and plug your pump in to enjoy it for the summer!
Come late fall, we close down your pond.
This includes pulling your pump and having you store it above freezing in a bucket of water. Filter media is removed and cleaned. We recommend letting them dry and stored in a tote. Leaf netting is installed, as well as a bubbler, to keep a small hole in the ice for gas exchange.
We also offer maintenance once a month to once a week, depending on your needs. Things we do during these services may include:
- Removal of algae
- Cleaning of your skimmer and pump
- Fertilize water lilies
- Check fish health
- Adding appropriate water treatment products
Deadheading aquatic plants
If you're interested in a water garden, give us a call for a consultation at
(585) 657-7679.