Water gardens are currently the fastest-growing gardening interest in the United States. Since the growth is booming and stores are evolving with it, more and more pond-keeping products are becoming available to meet the demand. Thankfully, these products are kept at affordable prices!
In Louisiana, you generally do not need a permit to construct a pond as long as it is disturbing less than one acre of land. That being said, you may need to apply for permits if your property is in a wetland, near or in a coastal zone, or close to sea level. Be sure to always contact your local utility companies in order to locate underground utilities such as water, gas, phone, and electrical lines before digging.
There are many things to consider before building a pond such as safety, location, construction information, liners, and more. The LSU Ag Center released a fabulous document, Enjoying Ornamental Ponds in Louisiana, that every prospective pond owner should check out to build their knowledge of and confidence in building and maintaining a pond.
Once you have made all the decisions and are ready to construct, equip, and decorate your pond, you can visit the pond supply stores listed below. With qualified teams to answer questions and extensive inventories, these businesses are sure to help you every step of the way!
1) Louisiana Pond Management
- Website: https://louisianapondmanagement.com/
- Location: 7517 Town South Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
- Services offered: Surveys, management, design, construction, retail, and more
Louisiana Pond Management is a subsidiary of Enterprise Aquatics LLC and is owned by Ken Rust. Rust has over 25 years of experience in the field and is a board member of the Louisiana Aquatic Vegetation Management (LAVMA). Rust has a degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture from LSU and has extensive knowledge of pond management, filtration, and more – you are guaranteed to have all your questions answered. The retail store sells aerators, pumps, compressors, filters, and more to ensure each customer finds what he or she needs!
2) Pond Man Home & Garden
- Website: http://mrpondman.com/
- Location: 111 North Polk St, Covington, LA 70433
- Services offered: Maintenance, construction, retail, and more
Pond Man Home & Garden was founded by Ivan Milicevic and has serviced the north and south shore for more than 20 years. The retail side of the business offers a wide variety of pond, water garden, and home/garden products. Their line of water garden and pond supplies is extensive; they sell pumps, filters, UV sterilizers, underwater lighting, plants, goldfish, koi, and much more. The business will also assist you if you need help maintaining or constructing your pond! This is a great place to go if you need a little bit of everything.
3) Rose Garden and Pet Store
- Website: https://www.rosegardenandpet.com/
- Location: 5420 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072
- Services offered: Retail
Rose Garden and Pet Store, as a company, has more than 35 years of experience and will happily answer any and all questions you may have about your garden, pond, or pet care! Their line of pond and water garden supplies is sure to meet your needs. They stock pumps, filters, fish, plants, and even decor! They also sell netting to cover your pond (in case of predation) and fish food. If your pond is more geared toward fish and fish care then this is the store for you.
4) Living Water Aeration
- Website: https://www.livingwateraeration.com/
- Location: 4400 Ambassador Caffery, Ste. A Box 323 Lafayette, LA 70508
- Services offered: Retail
Living Water Aeration is an industry leader in pond aeration. They are truly a one-stop shop for all pond fountains or aerator needs. Their inventory is huge and it is constantly growing. The business specializes in aeration systems, but they also have a large selection of pond equipment and supplies. Their product line includes pumps, waterfall kits, pond kits, and more. If you can’t find what you need, the business can custom design an aeration system that will perfectly fit your pond. They also carry pond dyes, water agitators, beneficial bacteria, and much more. This is a great store to get all of your technical needs met for your pond.
