--- title: "Put's Ponds & Gardens — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/put-s-ponds-and-gardens-pfvwus-pf~469959817 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~469959817.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Put's Ponds & Gardens" category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3b3323b1012134f8_0746-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "28596 Thames Ct., Chesterfield, Michigan 48047, United States" latitude: 42.673 longitude: -82.7753 phone: "(586) 260-2841" website: http://www.putsponds.com rating: 4.7 review_count: 41 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 101 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Put's Ponds & Gardens Original Houzz profile: [Put's Ponds & Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/put-s-ponds-and-gardens-pfvwus-pf~469959817) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Chesterfield, MI - **Serves:** Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb, Warren, Sterling Heights, Mount Clemens, Fraser, New Baltimore, New Haven, Richmond, Utica, Pearl Beach, Algonac, Clinton, Casco, Clinton Township, Fair Haven, Harrison Township, Harsens Island, Ray, St. Clair County - **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (41 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves Put's Ponds & Gardens is embarking on our 32nd year of designing, installing and maintaining ponds & water features throughout Wayne, Oakland, Macomb & St. Clair Counties of Michigan & parts of Ohio. We install custom water features for you home, work, club, organization or community. We work with the natural surroundings to create low maintenance, living water gardens and koi ponds that stay healthy with minimum effort. We have years of experience designing and building ponds and absolutely guarantee our client's satisfaction. Ponds and water gardens are complex ecosystems and require a balanced system to keep the water clean, clear, and healthy. Put's Ponds & Gardens offers professional consultations on everything from pond design and installation to water quality testing. Whether you need ideas for improving the aesthetics of your pond or fast solutions to a sick pond, we're here to help. Over the years, we've designed, constructed, and consulted on well over 2,000 water features around the state. This experience has made us widely known for the personal artistry that goes into each one of our designs. When you work with Put's Ponds & Gardens, you're working with the best in Michigan! Our reputation of having outstanding customer service precedes us on every job. We truly believe that we're not just installing a pond or pondless waterfall, we're constructing a one-of-a-kind piece of art. ### Services Provided - Custom Water Features ### Areas Served - Wayne County - Oakland County - Macomb - Warren - Sterling Heights - Mount Clemens - Fraser - New Baltimore - New Haven - Richmond - Utica - Pearl Beach - Algonac - Clinton - Casco - Clinton Township - Fair Haven - Harrison Township - Harsens Island - Ray - St. Clair County ### Typical Job Cost $1,900 - $150,000 If you or your project is located within our service areas of Oakland, Macomb, Wayne or St. Clair Counties of Michigan (MI) we can help you..... From simple Fountainscapes/Water Features starting at $1,900 installed to Ecosystem ponds installed pricing starting at $5,000. Pondless Waterfalls - Starting at $5,500 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Put's Ponds & Gardens | | Address | 28596 Thames Ct., Chesterfield, Michigan 48047, United States | | Phone | (586) 260-2841 | | Website | http://www.putsponds.com | | Followers on Houzz | 101 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Puts-Ponds-Gardens/303881190967 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/putsponds - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=52082515&authType=NAME\_SEARCH&authToken=Oj0P&locale=en\_US&t - Blog — http://www.putsponds.com/blog-posts ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Put's Ponds & Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/put-s-ponds-and-gardens-pfvwus-pf~469959817) - **Website:** http://www.putsponds.com - **Phone:** (586) 260-2841 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Master Certified Aquascape Contractor - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2016), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/michigan-nursery-and-landscape-association-pfvwus-pf~1418148745) - [Home Builders Association of Southeastern Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-of-southeastern-michigan-pfvwus-pf~1544583313) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 41 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 10.0 - Communication: 10.0 - Value: 10.0 ### Reviews **★ — Quinn Krause, June 2024** > In February when I contacted Puts about sealing my pond. He was very nice and came out to look at it. He even gave me tips on how to fix it myself. When I was trying, I ran into some problems, sent him a picture, and he said the tarp needed to be replaced. No problem there. He gave me a quote I was happy with, and I paid. I heard nothing. After a couple days I messaged him, and he said he could not get out to do the job until late May. I was a bit confused since I paid him in mid-March and did not know it would take that long. I would prefer to have been notified that I wouldn’t have a pond until then, but even so it was fine. He eventually got an opening sooner and rescheduled me (without actually asking me, he just sent a text saying it was rescheduled to a different day). However, the day of the repair comes and I am wfh to be able to be there when they work. At about 10am I hear people in my back yard. I go out and they are already started breaking down the pond. No one rang a doorbell, no one knocked, they just came and started, I’m glad my dogs were not out in my yard. I guess that is okay, but like it would be nice to introduce yourself since it was not the same people that came out before. So that was weird. After they were “done” they had me come out to take a look at it. Now I want to be clear, the contract I signed said, “Remove stone, liner, replace liner, add padding and replace stones as they were” so it was my surprise to find a couple things. First, the stone was not replaced “as were” because the stone I had before was cemented, this stone was just sat on top of each other with no binding. Then, the extra stone (I don’t even know why there was extra stone tbh) and concrete was put into a pile on my porch. I asked if they were taking this away, they said no. Finally, I had paid for a patch to be applied to a separate part of the pond and that was forgotten and they said they would have to come back later to fix that. I messaged the owner explaining my frustrations. He said the patch could be done later that week (it was, however it did not hold water. For some reason he thought that he could patch over creases in the liner). However, for the stone not being secured in place, he said that that is how they do the job, and I was specifically told that. I asked him to show me where I was told that, since the only time we didn’t text was when he came out in February and he talked to me about repairing the pond myself, nothing about pond reconstruction. He told me he was “100% sure” that I was told that they don’t do concrete. I sent him screenshots of our text to prove that was not said…. He apologized and said it must’ve been someone else. Then for the rubble that was sitting on my porch (I would guess 150-200 lbs of rock/concrete) he said that they does not remove rubble. I again sent him his own contract that said “Remove stone…. replace stones as they were” In my mind there would actually not be any stone left. **★ — chris ketelhut, July 2017** > Dan came to my house gave me a price good price 2200.00 to redo a small pond.He said he could start in 2 weeks,8 weeks later at least 10 calls no return calls. I would say don't hire no way to do business. **★★★★★ — HU-988369, April 2017** > Put's ponds is fun to work with. They have great attention to detail and do a great job. They are masters in their work and and know how to fix things best. **★★★★★ — Mike Wheeley, March 2017** > I have worked with Dan and his crew on several projects and he is a natural when it comes to building waterfalls and koi ponds. He is friendly, patient and talented . I follow a lot of his work on social media and have seen many of the numerous projects that look amazing . All of his work I have seen is magazine worthy , art in the landscape . **★★★★★ — Pondscapes, March 2017** > I have known Dan for approximately 10 years and can truly say that he is a true professional and runs a top-notch contracting business. His knowledge of the pond and water garden industry is invaluable. He has always offered assistance to anyone that has a simple or highly complex question or situation. I would highly recommend Dan Put of Puts Ponds to anyone that wants a simple backyard water feature or or even a small lake. **★★★★★ — Paul Holdeman, March 2017** > Dan and I have chewed on the same dirt in the same very large holes. McCannon Farm is but one example where he was an amazing asset to the team and a professional in everything I witnessed. > We participate in one of the largest and most successful installer certification programs in the water feature industry together. Dan is one of the best in the business. > Anybody using Put's Ponds & Garden's to design and build their water feature is in great hands! **★★★★★ — Deck and Patio Company "Outdoor Living Experts", March 2017** > I've known Dan Put for over 7 years he's an outstanding Pond Builder one of the top builders in the country. He has an impeccable reputation is known for doing the right thing and creating beautiful outdoor living spaces. As a professional in the same industry highly recommend Dan for work that he does in Michigan. **★★★★★ — Shaylors ponds & patios, March 2017** > Dan is a great honest guy with the passion for building ponds. We have worked closely with Dan on some large projects and his knowledge,passion and perfection is 2nd to none. **★★★★★ — Greenscapes, March 2017** > A true professional and leader in the water garden industry. Put's raises the bar for certified contractors across the country. **★★★★★ — Chris Thompson, March 2017** > I've worked next to Dan and his employees on several pond installs at industry events and followed the work his business has done for quite a while. They do great work and are a leader in our industry. I would not hesitate referring Put's Ponds to any of my friends or family in his area. I would also not hesitate to bring his business in on a project in my area if I needed the help. **★★★★★ — Motel McCready, March 2017** > I have previously worked with Dan on projects throughout the US. He is one of the most skilled professionals in the water feature industry. Dan is well respected by his peers for always helping others learn to design and build successfully. > I highly recommend Dan @ Put's Ponds for any water feature project. **★★★★★ — Christopher Tallarico, March 2017** > I have known Dan for a number of years as fellow contractor. He is well respected among our peers as one of the top notch certified aquascape contractors. Dan is honest, fair and hard working. I highly recommend Put's ponds. ## Selected projects - [Fountainscape Installed in Macomb County, Michigan (MI)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fountainscape-installed-in-macomb-county-michigan-mi-pj-vj~957103) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Water Garden Renovation in Macomb County, Michigan (MI)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/water-garden-renovation-in-macomb-county-michigan-mi-pj-vj~918888) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: This existing waterfall, located in Macomb County, Michigan (MI) was constructed approx. 10 years ago and was progressively failing. We were called in to give our analysis of the water feature along with our recommendations to rectify it. When a feature is failing this badly, couldn't run the waterfalls, improperly placed skimmer unit, leaks....etc... we need to perform a total restoration. We started by removing the existing system, piece by piece. Let me tell you that was no easy task either.… - [Pondless Waterfall for Retired Fire Fighters](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pondless-waterfall-for-retired-fire-fighters-pj-vj~316726) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This backyard pondless waterfall or disappearing waterfall installation in Oakland County, Michigan (MI) is a dedication feature to the wife of a fallen firefighter.. Sot see more inspirational waterfalls click on http://www.putsponds.com/pondless-waterfall-ideas.html - [Renovation Pond In Oakland Twp., Michigan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/renovation-pond-in-oakland-twp-michigan-pj-vj~373359) - Location: Oakland Township, MI - Photos: 9 - Description: This renovation project took us a little over a week from start to finish. The original pond (3'x6') was installed adjacent to the lower paver patio. The homeowner tried several times to have the original contractor return to fix several leaks, but they finally gave up. We were called in originally to fix the leaks or fill it in. In our 28 years, we have never filled in a pond!!!! That's abuse in the worst kind..... One question to the homeowners: 1. If you could change one thing about the curre… - [Lost loved one - Dedication Pond](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lost-loved-one-dedication-pond-pj-vj~316705) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 [See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/put-s-ponds-and-gardens-pfvwus-pf~469959817) ## Ideabooks - [Certified Aquascape Contractor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7807261/list/certified-aquascape-contractor) — 27 ideas - [Put's Ponds Before & After](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/19810171/list/put-s-ponds-before-after) — 2 ideas - [Put's Ponds & Gardens - Satisfied Clients](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7644550/list/put-s-ponds-gardens-satisfied-clients) — 37 ideas - [Landscapes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7856879/list/landscapes) — 3 ideas - [Monet's](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7855322/list/monet-s) — 1 idea - [Water Features that Inspire Me](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7781589/list/water-features-that-inspire-me) — 3 ideas [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dput) ## Community Q&A **Q: Outdoor water feature in Michigan winter?** *(in Photo Questions)* Really want a nicer fountain than a fiberglass/resin one (unless there are better options than I've found online). Can these jars withstand michigan freeze and thaw? I know the pump comes in. So the rocks on top have to be dug out each fall to pull the pump out of the basin? We're seniors and trying to cut down on all the maintenance. What's our best option in your opinion? A: We've been installing these slate stacked urns for over three years now here in Michigan without a problem due to the winter. We make our basins deeper so the pumps don't need to come out. We also install a discharge valve so draining it in the spring only is a snap. Very user friendly. **Q: Traverse city architects?** *(in Photo Questions)* We are looking to build in the crystal lake area in Michigan. Any good suggestions for an architect? A: And if your looking to add a water feature, we are a Certified Aquascape Contractor here in Michigan as well. Put's Ponds & Gardens. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*