Award-winning living water features for the desert Southwest
No passport required! Add an ecosystem pond, or recirculating waterfall or stream to your outdoor environment and vacation at home every day!
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since January 2000
What is your primary product or service?
Living water features: ecosystem ponds, recirculating waterfalls and streams, rainwater harvesting, pool conversions.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The Pond Gnome works with Arizona homeowners who want to spend time enjoying their outdoor living space!
When we began our career in landscape contracting in early 2000 (as The Garden Gnome), we knew that we wanted to promote sustainable desert-wise outdoor environments for our customers. We also knew that we could create a lush tropical feel using native and desert-adapted plants because we had done it in our own yard. Desert-wise landscaping does NOT have to be a barren wasteland with a few cacti punctuating the scene, nor does a tropical feel have to involve tender water-hungry plants that hate our alkali native soil. We wanted to create human habitats that mirrored the riparian areas that avid hikers and campers stumbled upon while exploring our great State. This, of course, involves the use of natural, organic water features that come as close to Mother Nature's design as possible.
As our little company grew, it became apparent that living water features were our true love, and we evolved to become The Pond Gnome. Since that time, we have designed, built, and remodeled over 500 ponds, Koi ponds, water gardens, waterfalls, streams, and rainwater harvesting systems for clients in Arizona, and even a couple in Nevada. We also work with like-minded landscape architects, designers, and contractors to compose outdoor environments that reflect a contemporary, more enlightened use of a homeowner's land for the betterment of the Earth, as well as the benefit of the occupant. To that end, we would be delighted to discuss your vision for your personal outdoor space! The Pond Gnome's mission is to create exceptional outdoor living environments.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
In 2015 & 2016, we were recognized at the #3 Aquascape contractor in the world! We've won the Arizona Landscape Contractors' Association's Award of Excellence in Landscaping in the water feature division every year since 2006.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are located in our clients' back yards.
What type of payments do you accept?
Check, cash, all major credit cards.
Which areas do you service?
The great State of Arizona.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Paul & Barbi Holdeman are the members of the LLC. Paul is the sales and construction manager; Barbi runs administration and marketing.
What are your hours of operation?
Office hours are 8-4, M-F
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Referring a friend, relative, or neighbor to us!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Ponds done right, people served right!
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