Step 1
Choose the role
We decide whether the feature is a focal point, sound element, garden crossing, patio edge, or planted accent before selecting the basin or stone.
Water Features in Central Ohio
Fountain and water feature installation in Columbus: fountains, waterfalls and ponds.
Sound and moving water
Fountain and water feature installation in Columbus
Peabody Landscape Group designs and installs fountains and water features for gardens and patios in Columbus and across Central Ohio. We build urn and tiered fountains, wall fountains, bubblers, stone waterfalls and streams, and backyard ponds, with the stone, planting, power and water line that go with them. Moving water softens road noise and draws birds, and it gives a patio or a quiet corner of the garden a focal point. To talk about your yard, call (614) 488-2877 or use the contact form on this page. For what water features cost, read our water feature cost guide. We build in Upper Arlington, Dublin, Westerville and the towns around Columbus as part of a landscape design and build project.
How a fountain or water feature is planned: pump, power and winter
A water feature is a pump, a basin, a cover of stone or planting, a power source and a way to refill it. We place the fountain, build the stone and planting around it, and run the power and water so the feature looks like part of the garden from the first day.
Most of the planning is about upkeep and winter. The pump should be easy to reach and the basin easy to refill, and splash should stay off the patio. Most small features in Central Ohio are shut down for the winter, so we lay out the basin, pump and lines to drain without disturbing the planting around them.
The kind of feature depends on the space and how much water you want to see. A fountain or bubbler needs the least room: a basin hidden below grade and a pump. A waterfall or stream adds boulders and a drop. A pond adds an open pool of water with a liner and a stone edge. A pondless waterfall runs into a hidden basin under stone instead of an open pond. You can see each kind in our gallery.
How We Build It
Water has to be planned before the stone is set
A fountain brings power, a pump and water into the garden, along with some upkeep. We plan all of it in the design so the feature is easy to live with.
The written proposal covers the fountain, the stonework, the planting and the power run before any work starts.
Step 2
Plan water and power
Pump access, electrical route, refill method, overflow, splash, and winterization have to be resolved before installation.
Step 3
Set the surrounding grade
Walks, lawn panels, stone treads, beds, and drainage are shaped so water does not create muddy edges or awkward maintenance gaps.
Water Features
Fountain, Waterfall and Pond Gallery
Fountains, water accents and planting around water from Peabody projects across Central Ohio.
Pump Access, Refill and Winter Shutdown
- Fountain, bubbler, waterfall, stream, pond, or landscape around an existing feature
- Electrical service for pumps and lighting
- Water source, refill method, and overflow route
- Maintenance access, seasonal cleanout, and winterization
- Stone placement, splash, algae, and nearby planting
Stone, Fountain and Planting Options
- Fountains, basins, and small recirculating systems
- Natural stone, boulders, and flagstone
- Low-voltage lighting and submersible fixtures
- Pumps, tubing, overflow routes, and utility sleeves
- Moisture-tolerant planting near the feature edge
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you install fountains and water features in Columbus?
Yes. We design and install fountains, bubblers, waterfalls, streams and ponds for homes in Columbus and the towns around it. Call (614) 488-2877 or use the contact form to ask about your yard.
Do you repair or service fountains?
Yes. Besides building new features, we service fountains and ponds: spring start-up and fall shutdown, fountain maintenance, and pond cleaning and treatment, usually as part of a residential maintenance plan. If an existing fountain needs work, call (614) 488-2877 and describe it, and we will look at what it needs.
How much does a water feature cost in Columbus?
It depends on the kind of feature, its size, the stone and what the site needs for power and water, so a price starts with a look at your yard. Our water feature cost guide for Central Ohio shows what our recent projects sold for and what moves the price.
Fountain, waterfall, pondless or pond: which is right?
A fountain or bubbler fits a small patio or garden bed. A waterfall or stream adds sound and a drop, and fits a slope or a garden edge. A pond fits a yard with room for open water and a planted edge. Tell us the space and what you want to hear and see, and we will give one recommendation.
Where should a water feature go?
Somewhere you will hear it and see it, such as beside a patio, outside a window you often look out of or near a place you like to sit. We also check where power can reach and how the ground drains before choosing the spot.
Can a water feature be added to an existing garden or patio?
Usually, yes. A small recirculating fountain needs a power source and a level, stable base. We plan the power route so finished planting and paving are disturbed as little as possible.
Do water features attract mosquitoes?
Moving water is a poor place for mosquitoes to breed. Keeping the pump running through the season and the basin clean is the best prevention.
Do you build ponds and large waterfalls?
Yes, and our gallery shows ponds and waterfalls we have built. Most of our water features are smaller fountains and accents, and a larger pond or waterfall is evaluated site by site.
How much maintenance does a water feature require?
It depends on the size and water volume. Small recirculating features still need pump checks, seasonal cleanout, water-level attention, and winter planning.
Can water features run year-round?
Most small features in Central Ohio are shut down for winter. Pumps, basins, and exposed water lines need a winter plan before freezing weather arrives.
Built Work
Water Features in Finished Projects
Peabody projects in Central Ohio where this work is part of the whole landscape.
Maumee, OH
Fallen Timbers Streetscape
A retail-center landscape with pond edges, streetscape planting, lighting, stone walls, seasonal color, and public seating areas.
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Worthington, OH
Japanese Garden
A Japanese-inspired garden in Worthington, Ohio with a small garden structure, a bridge, stonework, screen walls, planting, and water details.
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Dublin, OH
Fireplace and Pergola Kitchen
A formal backyard sequence with a brick fireplace, pergola kitchen, stone paths, hydrangea beds, fountain, and lawn rooms.
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