# Backyard Ponds & Koi Ponds

> Custom koi ponds and water gardens in Kansas City, built by Certified Aquascape Contractors: waterfall, lilies, koi and a balanced, low-care ecosystem.

Canonical page: https://www.goodearthwatergardens.com/water-features/ponds-and-water-gardens

Good Earth Water Gardens is a family-owned water feature company at 1308C NW Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64118, founded by brothers Dan and Kevin Stanza. Certified Aquascape Contractors who design, build and maintain koi ponds, waterfalls, pondless waterfalls and fountains across the Kansas City metro in Missouri and Kansas. Rated 4.9 stars across 148 Google reviews. Phone (816) 720-7577 (call or text), Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Professionally Designed Ponds & Water Gardens in Kansas City

Backyard Ponds & Koi Ponds are the perfect addition to any outdoor living space. Enjoy relaxing by a natural, living ecosystem with beautiful water lilies, pond plants & koi fish!

## Why Install a Koi Pond in Your Yard?

Ponds provide the ultimate water garden experience! Imagine having a private oasis in your backyard…

A waterfall cascades into a crystal clear body of water that looks to have been created by mother nature. Koi fish gracefully swim back and forth grazing though the rocks anticipating their next handful of food. Lily pads float on the surface displaying their lush green leaves and vibrant blooms. Other aquatic plants and landscaping add color and beauty to the surrounding environment that truly creates a backyard paradise. Let’s add more & more koi ponds in Kansas City.

Many of our clients report that after installing a pond, they spend more time outside, and more time looking out the window when they’re inside. We get reports of lowered stress levels and higher rates of joy. And more than one client has said they can’t wait to get home, back to their pond.

Elevate your backyard experience with the top-rated Koi Ponds in Kansas City!

## What are the Benefits of a Pond in Your Kansas City Home

- Add Beauty to Your Backyard: Turn your yard into your own little outdoor paradise with a beautiful pond!
- Attract Wildlife: A pond offers an oasis for a variety of animals, especially birds!
- Great Place to Gather: A well-maintained pond is an eye-catching feature and offers a cool spot on a summer day!

## Understanding Koi Pond Maintenance

A breakdown of the most important seasonal tasks for maintaining your water garden:

- Spring Drain & Clean
- Midsummer or Recurring Maintenance
- Fall Netting
- Winterization

## Investment and ongoing care

Our 2026 Inspiration and Pricing Guide lists small koi ponds with a waterfall starting at $15,000 (about 5 by 7 feet) and medium koi ponds starting at $19,000 (about 7 by 10 feet). Larger showcase ponds in the guide run $55,000 to $180,000 as shown.

Seasonal care keeps the water healthy: a spring drain and clean, recurring maintenance through the summer if you want it, fall netting where trees drop leaves, and winterization.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do koi ponds need to be at least four feet deep?

No, that is a common myth. Most of our Kansas City ponds are about two feet deep in the center, and koi do fine through the winter. Water rarely freezes deeper than about eight inches here, which leaves plenty of room for the fish. We do recommend a floating heater or an aerator to keep a hole in the ice so toxic gases can escape and oxygen can get in.

### Does gravel on the bottom of a pond cause more muck and maintenance?

No, the opposite is true. Muck is a natural by-product of decomposing leaves, algae and fish waste, and it builds up in any body of water. Gravel gives muck-eating beneficial bacteria a place to live, so a properly maintained pond with gravel stays much cleaner than one without it. We use rounded gravel because sharp edges could puncture the liner.

### How do you protect koi from herons and raccoons?

We build fish caves into our ponds so koi have a safe place to hide, and we shape steeper drop-offs at the edges because raccoons and cats rarely hunt in deeper water. Heron decoys help keep herons away, and in extreme cases a net over the pond is an option.

### Do ponds need a lot of maintenance?

Not when they are designed and built properly. An ecosystem pond follows the way nature keeps water clean: a skimmer catches debris, bacteria break down waste, plants take up nutrients and rock gives the bacteria a home. Most owners empty the skimmer basket once or twice a week, add bacteria regularly, and schedule a drain and clean each spring and a net each fall.

## Related pages

- [Backyard Waterfalls in Kansas City](https://www.goodearthwatergardens.com/water-features/waterfalls.md)
- [Pond, Waterfall and Fountain Maintenance in Kansas City](https://www.goodearthwatergardens.com/service/pond-maintenance.md)
- [Castle Living, Loch Lloyd, MO](https://www.goodearthwatergardens.com/project-work/koi-pond-transformation-in-loch-lloyd.md)
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## Contact

- Good Earth Water Gardens, 1308C NW Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64118
- Phone and text: (816) 720-7577
- Email: info@goodearthwatergardens.com
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Contact page: https://www.goodearthwatergardens.com/contact-us/