Water Features
For more than two decades, Frederick Landscaping has been designing and building water features across Maryland, and we’ve been a family-owned part of the Frederick community since 1989. A well-placed water feature brings a landscape to life, adding the sound and movement of flowing water that’s as soothing to the ears as it is beautiful to look at. Whether you’re picturing a simple stone bubbler beside the front walk or a 20-foot waterfall spilling into a koi pond, we design landscaping water features that take advantage of your property’s natural slope and surroundings and turn them into a focal point you’ll enjoy for years.
We build the full range including ponds, waterfalls, pondless waterfalls, fountains, and bubblers; and we’re just as happy combining them into a single showpiece as we are tucking a compact fountain into a small courtyard. A pond can anchor a front yard as a showstopper or sit quietly out back as a private retreat, planted at the edges and finished with natural stone and underwater lighting. Pondless waterfalls give you all the sound and movement with less maintenance and no standing water, which makes them a popular choice for families with young children and pets. Every feature we install is custom-designed around your space, your style, and your budget.
A water feature built the right way is more than decoration. Done well, it becomes a low-maintenance, largely self-sustaining ecosystem that draws birds and pollinators and adds real character and value to your home. We’ll design your vision with you on paper first, then build it — and we can help you care for it afterward or remodel an existing pond that’s seen better days. As a licensed (MHIC #121804) and fully insured Maryland contractor, we serve homeowners throughout Frederick, New Market, Mount Airy, Middletown, Walkersville, Woodsboro, and the surrounding communities. Call us at 301.865.5656 to start designing yours.
Ponds
Waterfalls
Fountains
YOUR IDEA HERE
Built to Last and Easy to Enjoy
The difference between a water feature that runs clear for years and one that turns into a green, leaky headache is all in how it’s built. We excavate and set a stable base, install quality liners, pumps, and filtration, and use rock, gravel, and proper water circulation so the system stays clean and balanced naturally rather than relying on constant chemicals. Built this way, your pond or waterfall behaves like a small, self-sustaining ecosystem, and the day-to-day upkeep stays light. When we finish, we walk you through exactly how to care for it through the seasons.
Pond Construction, Waterfalls & Remodeling
Whether you want a brand-new pond, a dramatic natural-boulder waterfall, or a pondless cascade for the garden, we handle the full build from design through the final stone. Already have a water feature that’s leaking, overgrown, or just dated? We also remodel and renovate existing ponds and waterfalls — rebuilding edges, upgrading pumps and filtration, and reworking the rockwork so it looks and runs like new.
What to Expect When You Work With Us
- An on-site visit to look at your space, your drainage, and how you want to use the area
- A custom design and an honest written estimate before any work begins
- Professional installation of liners, pumps, filtration, and natural stonework by our own crew
- A balanced, low-maintenance ecosystem – not a chemical-dependent pool
- A walkthrough of seasonal care so your feature looks great year-round
Areas We Serve
We design and build water features throughout Frederick County and the surrounding area. A water feature also pairs beautifully with a new patio or walkway or a complete landscape design, and proper yard drainage keeps the whole landscape healthy. We serve Frederick, New Market, Mount Airy, Middletown, Walkersville, Woodsboro, and nearby communities, contact us to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a water feature or pond cost in Maryland?
It depends on the type and size. A compact fountain or bubbler is a smaller investment than a large pond-and-waterfall combination. After a site visit, we provide a clear, written estimate so you know exactly what to expect.
What types of water features do you build?
Ponds, waterfalls, pondless waterfalls, fountains, and bubblers, individually or combined into a single feature. Every design is custom to your space.
Are water features hard to maintain?
Built correctly, a pond or waterfall works as a balanced, largely self-sustaining ecosystem, so routine upkeep is light. We show you how to care for it, and we can handle seasonal maintenance if you’d rather leave it to us.
Do you build pondless waterfalls?
Yes. A pondless waterfall gives you the sound and movement of flowing water with no standing water and less maintenance — a great option for families with young children or pets.
Can you remodel or repair an existing pond?
Absolutely. We renovate tired or leaking ponds and waterfalls by rebuilding edges, upgrading pumps and filtration, and refreshing the rockwork so it looks and runs like new.
Will a water feature fit in a small yard?
Yes. From a compact courtyard fountain to a full backyard pond, we scale the design to the space you have.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Frederick Landscaping is fully insured and licensed in Maryland (MHIC #121804), and we’ve been creating water features here for more than 20 years.
Ready to Add the Sound of Moving Water to Your Landscape?
If you’re picturing a pond, waterfall, or fountain, we’d love to help bring it to life. Call us at 301.865.5656 or request a free estimate and we’ll set up a design visit.