Water X Scapes Blog

Adding lights to your water feature adds hours of enjoyment to be had while being able to take advantage of sights and feelings that you would typically miss out on during the day. Landscape and pond lighting can create elegance, dimension, mystique,...

Ever consider what your water garden can be used for besides homing your favorite pond fish? Let’s take a look at the versatility of your back yard oasis. What is a pool but a hole in the ground capable of holding water so that on the hottest...

Often times we build exactly what we think we want for a water garden…and then learn of something new. Or, it may just be time to upgrade. Either way, it’s not too late to add-on extra features like waterfalls, skimmers and bog filters t...

Anyone who has lived in Northeast Ohio, for any amount of time, knows the instability of the weather is one could bank on…going from one extreme to the other at any given time. Harvesting rain water is a great way to plan for droughts as well...

Every pond is like a snowflake or a thumbprint, no two are exactly the same. But often times, these same 3 topics get overlooked or underestimated in the pond planning and designing stages.  1. LOCATION  Low lying areas in the yard,...

Tips for Hiding your Waterfall Spillway  A pond waterfall box provides biological filtration as well as serving as the starting point for the re-circulation of your pond’s water. But who wants to see a big black box at the...

"So, what is a bog?"  Bog gardens exist in nature - in low-lying areas, or around ponds, lakes or streams. Bog plants love overly moist soil, that is waterlogged, but not standing. As pond owners, we can use this idea to our benefit. Adding a bo...

Making the Most of your Floating Plants and Floating Planter  Whether your water garden has plant ledges or not, you can still reap the benefits of floating pond plants with island planters.  There are numerous amounts of aquatic marginal...

You have now been a part of the ponding scene for years and just desire a fresh look, upgrade, or something new added to your water feature. Here are a few add-ons to bring that “newness” back to your garden: 1. Spitters or Fountains Add...

Ideas are limitless when it comes to building a garden fountain. Check out these examples for adding originality to your flower beds, patio or yard. Pottery: From a clay pot to a ceramic urn, there are countless ways to tilt, stack, spill and stagg...

What does the perfect waterfall look like to you? A soothing soft trickle, down moss-covered rocks? A loud raging river of turbulent, frothy white water covering jagged boulders? Or maybe something in between?      The first step...

“I’ve Always Dreamed of Having a Water Feature…” Let us help you turn that dream into a reality. Hoffman’s Water X Scapes has the know-how and the resources for you to be successful from the beginning. So, let’s g...

You do not need a huge pond dug into the ground to have yourself a water garden. Container Ponds, or Patio Ponds, have become very popular lately.  Steps in Creating your Very Own Container Garden/Patio Pond:  1.) Find the Right Container&...