Services
Koi Ponds, Fountains & Water Features in the Texas Hill Country
Water features add sound and movement to a Hill Country landscape. Sam’s designs koi ponds, garden ponds, fountains, bubblers, streambeds, and natural waterfalls, plus specialty landscape enhancements, and can keep them looking their best.
Water features and specialty add-ons
Koi ponds
Designed to fit your landscape and your property.
Garden ponds
Still water that becomes part of a garden setting.
Fountains
Focal points for gardens, patios, and entries.
Bubblers
Water that bubbles up for gentle sound and movement.
Streambeds
A stream-style run of water through the landscape.
Natural waterfalls
Moving water in a natural setting, alone or as part of a pond.
Specialty landscape enhancements
Unique touches that give a landscape a finished look.
Seasonal cleaning and upgrades
Maintenance is available for ponds and fountains.
Call or stop by to talk through your idea. Our team can pair a water feature with plants, lighting, and the rest of your landscape.
Water features to browse
A look at the ponds and fountains on display. This is a showcase, not an online store.
Selection and availability may change. Use Ask About Availability and we will let you know what we have.
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The water features Sam’s designs
Moving water adds sound and a focal point to a yard in the Texas Hill Country. Sam’s designs koi ponds, garden ponds, fountains, bubblers, streambeds and natural waterfalls, and also offers specialty landscape enhancements.
A water feature can also be paired with plants, lighting and the rest of your landscape.
Koi ponds
Designed to fit your landscape and your property.
Garden ponds
Still water that becomes part of a garden setting.
Fountains
Focal points for gardens, patios and entries.
Bubblers
Water that bubbles up for gentle sound and movement.
Streambeds
A stream-style run of water through the landscape.
Natural waterfalls
Moving water in a natural setting, alone or as part of a pond.
Specialty landscape enhancements
Unique touches that give a landscape a finished look.
General guidance
How the options generally differ
Educational tips that apply to any project. They are not a statement of what Sam’s provides.
These are general differences between feature types, not product details.
Koi ponds
A pond with fish is a living system. It usually asks for more ongoing attention than a fountain.
Garden ponds
A pond without fish is usually simpler to care for, though it still needs cleaning and a working pump or filter.
Fountains and bubblers
These tend to have a smaller footprint and are mostly decorative. They suit patios, entries and garden corners.
Streambeds and natural waterfalls
These add movement and sound across a larger area. They need more space and planning for slope and water flow, and are often paired with a pond.
General guidance
What to consider when planning
Educational tips that apply to any project. They are not a statement of what Sam’s provides.
Think through these points before you settle on a feature.
Location
Look at sun, nearby trees that drop leaves and where you will sit to enjoy it.
Power and water
Most features use a pump, so think about nearby power. Water also needs topping off now and then.
Safety
Consider children and pets around open water, and check local rules that may apply to ponds.
Climate
Summer heat speeds evaporation, and Hill Country freezes can affect pumps and plumbing in winter.
Style
Choose a look that fits your home and landscape, so the feature feels like part of the property.
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Maintenance and upgrades at Sam’s
Sam’s offers seasonal cleaning and upgrades for ponds and fountains. This can apply to an existing feature, not only a new one.
If you already have a pond or fountain, tell us what it is and what you would like done.
General guidance
Upkeep to plan for
Educational tips that apply to any project. They are not a statement of what Sam’s provides.
Any water feature needs some regular care.
Cleaning
Leaves, debris and algae build up and need to be cleared from time to time.
Water level
Check the level often in summer, when evaporation is quickest.
Pumps and filters
Keep an eye on pump and filter performance. A drop in flow is often the first sign of a problem.
Seasonal changes
Plan for how the feature will be cared for in the hottest and coldest parts of the year.
What to submit with your request
These details help us understand your idea. Send what you have, even if it is incomplete.
For a new water feature
- A description of the spot, or photos taken in daylight to show us in person
- Approximate dimensions of the area
- The type of feature you are picturing, or that you are not sure
- Where power and water are nearby
- Plants, lighting or other landscape elements you want near it
- Your timeline
For an existing pond or fountain
- A description of the feature, or photos to show us in person
- Whether you want cleaning, an upgrade or both
- Any problem you have noticed
Describe your idea
Send a message with your details, or stop by during business hours with photos to talk it through with our team.
Questions about water features
Sam’s designs koi ponds, garden ponds, fountains, bubblers, streambeds and natural waterfalls. We also offer specialty landscape enhancements.
Yes. Seasonal cleaning and upgrades are available for ponds and fountains.
Yes. Our team can pair a water feature with plants, lighting and the rest of your landscape.
Landscape Design, Build & MaintenanceYes. Koi ponds are designed to fit your landscape and your property.
Send a message with details about the spot, or stop by during business hours with photos to talk through your idea.
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Pick your town to see how this service works for your side of the Hill Country, or see all areas we serve. Questions first? Our FAQs cover the basics.
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