What is the difference between an Outdoor Magic watergarden and its competitors’?
An Outdoor Magic watergarden is a custom design and build. We believe watergardens should be unique and very natural looking. Great care goes into assuring that our watergardens achieve this look. In addition, our pumps and filters are far superior – helping to keep the water crystal clear!
Most of our competitors use pre-fabricated ‘kits’. It’s nearly impossible to make these kits look natural or of high quality. Also, the filtration is inadequate at best, which usually makes the water quality very poor. To be completely honest, we know that we design and build the best-looking, custom watergardens available. That’s why we encourage you to stop by and visit our display gardens in Blauvelt, NY. Call John Dillon at (845) 398-2116 to schedule a quick appointment.
What does an Outdoor Magic watergarden cost?
There are obviously many variables that determine the cost of a watergarden. The price usually depends on the size of the pond and the type of filtration that is used. Generally speaking, we can build a smaller custom watergarden for about $8,000. Our larger and more common watergardens start at $15.000. We have also built indoor ponds, miniature ponds, and pondless waterfalls all for under $5,000.
What is a ‘pondless waterfall’?
A pondless waterfall is just that. It is a waterfall without the pond; the water spills onto a bed of river rock and is recycled without collecting into a pool of water. This are a perfect solution for those who don’t want fish, don’t want to deal with any maintenance, or where child safety is a concern. You can have the calming sound and the look of running water without any maintenance.
How deep does my pond need to be?
A minimum of 2 feet is necessary for fish to be ale to live during the winter. Our average pond is about 30" at the center. However, each pond is custom build to the customers aesthetic preference.
What happens to the fish over winter?
Nothing! The fish survive the winter months with no problem as long as the pond is deep enough. You also need to ensure that enough oxygen is available and
that the pond doesn’t completely freeze over. All of
the Outdoor Magic watergardens are made to accommodate this.
What if I am not around to feed my fish?
Not to worry! The fish have plenty of natural food available to them (insects and algae, to name a few). They never need to be fed by you. However, feeding the fish is one of the most pleasurable aspects of owning a watergarden.
How much maintenance is required to keep my watergarden looking good?
With the right filter and pump, about 10 minutes per week. We realize that your time is valuable so we make sure our watergrdens are very easy to take care of. With a kit pond (which we do not use), about 2-3 hours per week is needed to clean the filter pads. This is a very dirty job and most people just don’t do it.
What if I don’t want to do the maintenance myself?
Outdoor Magic offers weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly watergarden maintenance programs. We can take care of your watergarden to keep it looking clean and crystal clear for you. We also offer many other services, such as aquatic plant care and fish health services.
Do I need an ultra violet (UV) light?
No. We build our watergardens with the proper balance of fish, aquatic plants, beneficial bacteria, and the right filter. All this ensures us that your watergarden will be crystal clear. However, there are times when a U.V. light could be helpful.
What is the difference between a watergarden and koi pond?
A watergarden is a combination of elements coming together to create a “backyard paradise“. The pond, waterfall, trees, shrubs, aquatic plants and the fish are all equally important elements. A koi pond is built when the customer wants the koi to be the most important element of their pond. Usually the landscaping around this pond is minimal and there are no aquatic plants. The filtration is different and much more complex and the pond is usually deeper to allow the koi to reach their maximum potential for growth. At Outdoor Magic, we build both of these pond types.
John, we came out and saw your work and loved it, but to save a few dollars we hired one of your competitors. They installed a kit pond that looks terrible! Can you fix it for us?
Not in a million years! The simple truth is that it’s not worth trying to fix a bad pond installation job. It is better and more cost-effective to just start over and have a custom pond built the right way.
