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Custom ponds and water features, built for San Diego backyards.
Symbiotic Gardens designs and installs recreational ponds, waterfalls, pondless waterfalls, and rainwater harvest fountains that look like they've always belonged in the landscape — and are engineered to last.
- Licensed & insured
- Family owned
- Serving all of San Diego County
- Free on-site estimates
- Custom design & build
- Aquascape-style ecosystems
- Written craftsmanship warranty
- Drought-conscious builds
What we build
Four ways to bring living water home.
Every project is designed for the site — the light it gets, the slope of the yard, the plants that already grow well there. Nothing off a shelf.
Recreational Ponds
Swim-friendly ecosystem ponds with a planted regeneration zone. Chemical-free and alive with fish, plants, and clear water.
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Waterfalls
Cascading, natural-looking waterfalls that anchor a pond or stand alone as a garden focal point.
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Pondless Waterfalls
The look and sound of a waterfall with no open water to maintain — ideal for families and smaller yards.
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Rainwater Harvest Fountains & Landscape
Beautiful vessels and basins that capture roof runoff and give it back to your garden. Real water savings.
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Three steps from empty yard to living water.
1
On-site consultation
We walk your property, talk through what you want, take measurements and photos, and share design directions. Free, no pressure.
2
Design & firm estimate
You get a written scope, a firm price, and a timeline. Every rock, pump, liner, and plant is called out — nothing hidden.
3
Build & walkthrough
Our crew installs everything, plants it in, starts the ecosystem, and teaches you how it runs. Warranty starts the day we hand it off.
What clients say
Trusted across San Diego County.
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Answers
Common questions before the first shovel.
How much does a custom pond cost in San Diego?
Most residential pond and water feature projects in San Diego fall between $15,000 and $75,000, depending on size, rock work, filtration, plumbing runs, and landscaping. We provide a firm written estimate after an on-site consultation so there are no surprises.
How long does a pond installation take?
A typical residential ecosystem pond or waterfall takes one to three weeks on site. Larger recreational ponds and projects that include heavy grading or planting can run longer. We share a full timeline before we break ground.
Do you build ponds you can actually swim in?
Yes. Our recreational ponds use a separate swimming zone and a planted regeneration zone that filters the water biologically — no chlorine, no salt. It looks and feels like a natural lake.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Symbiotic Gardens is a licensed and insured contractor, and every project we install carries a written craftsmanship warranty.
Get started
Tell us about your yard.
Send us a few details and we'll be in touch within one business day to schedule a free on-site consultation. Prefer to talk? Call (808) 652-6451.
- Free on-site estimate
- Firm written scope and price
- Serving all of San Diego County