The Complete Handbook of Fountains & Ponds
A practical reference for professionals, businesses, and serious hobbyists who install, maintain, choose, or resell fountains and ponds
by Alumigogo Books
non-fiction
The practical reference for choosing, installing, maintaining, and profiting from fountains and ponds—written for professionals and serious hobbyists, not marketing departments.
About this book
Fountains and ponds are not simply decorative—they are water management systems. A fountain that fails after one season, a pond that turns opaque mid-summer, or a pump that cavitates under the wrong conditions are not anomalies; they result from specification or installation errors that are entirely preventable.
This handbook covers fountains and ponds as functional systems. You will learn the mechanics of water circulation and filtration, the actual specifications that matter when comparing equipment, how to diagnose why a system fails, and how to size, install, and maintain systems correctly. Chapters address professional selection criteria, installation protocols, routine and emergency maintenance, and the business opportunities—reselling, servicing, consulting, renting—available to someone with real expertise.
Written for landscape professionals, contractors, property managers, equipment retailers, and serious hobbyists, this reference cuts through marketing claims and gives you the concrete knowledge to make decisions that stand up to real-world conditions.
Reader Reviews
Matthew Carter
★★★★★Solid reference book that treats fountains and ponds seriously. The business chapter opened my eyes to service contract opportunities I hadn't considered. My only minor complaint is that the material comparisons (concrete vs. fiberglass vs. preformed) could have a bit more on real-world durability data, but what's here is honest and helpful.
Linda Wilson
★★★★★I've installed fountains for fifteen years and still found useful information here—the chapter on pump sizing and head loss calculations saved me from undersizing a job. That said, I wish there was more on electrical code compliance, since that's often the stumbling block on commercial projects. The troubleshooting section is solid, but it could use more on UV sterilization options.
Carol Young
★★★★★This is exactly what I needed. I inherited a 40-year-old koi pond in terrible shape and didn't know where to start. Chapter 1 actually explained how a pond works as a system instead of just telling me to 'add filters.' The maintenance chapter was practical—I can now tell my contractor what tests need doing instead of guessing. Worth every penny.