New England Aquatic Landscaping
Your Dream Water Feature Awaits.
Custom ecosystem ponds, koi ponds, pondless waterfalls, and natural swimming ponds, designed and built with 18+ years of New England expertise. Serving MA, RI, CT & NH.
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Build something new, or love the pond you have.
From first-time dreamers to seasoned pond owners, every project is built and cared for to Aquascape standards.
A living, self-sustaining backyard ecosystem.
Waterfalls, fish, plants, and natural filtration working as one. The flagship of our build catalog.
Built around the health and beauty of your fish.
Deeper water, bottom drains, and serious filtration designed for the serious koi keeper.
All the sound and movement, no open water.
Perfect for front yards, busy families, and tight spaces where safety matters.
Elegant water art for any space.
Decorative spheres, basalt columns, urns. Minimal maintenance, maximum impact.
Chemical free swimming in living water.
Biological filtration keeps the water clean and safe. Swim the way nature intended.
The other half of the feature you paid for.
Underwater and above-water LED that transforms your feature after dark.
All pricing is preliminary, final estimates follow an on-site consultation.
See Full Pricing & CalculatorThey not only cleaned it, they answered my questions and gave me information about repairs that could come up in the future. Very happy with the staff. Friendly, efficient, and they follow through.
Vickie Drew
Top notch every step of the way, from the first phone calls to fast, professional, friendly service in the field. My job was small, but it was treated with the same care as if I were spending ten times the amount.
Steve Baracsi
Great company. Their passion for water features really shows in the work they do.
Ethan Hammond
I highly recommend I Love Ponds. A family run business that does a super fantastic job.
Anne Theresa
Our Work
Built in New England.
Shawn's Mom's Backyard, MA
The Pond That Started It All
In 2008, Shawn Cutroni built his mother a pond as a Christmas gift. Within weeks, the water turned green. The kit pond failed.
Newton, MA
A Formal Pond with Hollywood History
This formal pond is nestled in the backyard of a Newton, Massachusetts property with a storied past. Since 2016, the homeowners have trusted us with enhancing and maintaining this remarkable feature, and its most recent transformation brought both crystal clarity and a touch of elegance that honors its grand heritage.
Shrewsbury, MA
A Lifelong Dream, Finally Realized
From the very first phone call, we knew this project was going to be special. The homeowner shared something that immediately resonated with us: he had dreamed of owning a water feature his entire life.
WATCH
See our work in motion
Real backyard transformations, how things actually get built, and the maintenance that keeps a feature looking like the day it was finished.
How we build ecosystem ponds
From ICE to PARADISE | Full Pond Renovation
How a wetland filter works
5 reasons spring pond cleaning can't wait
Keep it cool and clear.
July heat can stress your pond. Keep an eye on water temperature and oxygen levels. Your fish will thank you.
Hot Weather Fish CareRight now in your pond
- Monitor water temperature (danger above 85°F)
- Add aeration if temps climb
- Top off water weekly
- Remove spent lily pads
- Watch for signs of fish stress
This section updates automatically each month with seasonal pond care guidance for New England.
Existing Pond Owners
Already have a pond? We take care of those too.
Whether we built it or someone else did, if you have a water feature in Massachusetts or New England, we can service it. Spring cleanouts, fall prep, seasonal memberships, and emergency repairs. We've been maintaining water features since 2008.
Our maintenance programs are why 60–70% of our work is repeat business. Once clients find a company that shows up, does what they said, and leaves the yard better than they found it, they don't look elsewhere.
Shawn Cutroni
Owner & Master Water Feature Builder
New England Aquatic Landscaping
#1
Regional CAC
of the Year 2025
200+
Features built across New England
The People Behind the Ponds
Built by people who love this work.
Shawn Cutroni founded New England Aquatic Landscaping in 2008 with one truck and a simple belief: water features should be built by people who genuinely love building them.
Today NEAL is a family business. The crew is small by design. Every project gets Shawn's direct involvement, from the first site visit to the final boulder placement. That's not a marketing claim. That's how this works.
In 2025, Aquascape named Shawn their Regional Certified Aquascape Contractor of the Year, the highest honor in the water feature industry. It's recognition for consistent quality, customer satisfaction, and a deep commitment to the craft.
Aquascape Regional CAC of the Year 2025
The highest honor in the water feature industry
Veteran Owned & Operated
Proudly serving New England
Family Owned & Operated since 2008
Small crew. Big commitment. Every project.
Master Certified Aquascape Contractor
Master Certified, the highest level of Aquascape certification
Combat veteran owned and operated.
Founded and led by a combat veteran, with the discipline and standards that come with it.
Honest Fit
Is a water feature right for you?
We would rather have a real conversation than sell a feature that does not belong in your yard.
A great fit if
- You love the idea of wildlife, sound, and a backyard you will actually use
- You want it done right the first time and value a long-term relationship with your contractor
- You have done some research and want honest, expert guidance
Worth a conversation first if
- You have young children regularly unsupervised near open water (a pondless waterfall may be the better call for now)
- You are shopping purely on lowest price
- You expect zero maintenance (every feature needs some seasonal care, though we make it easy)
Not sure? That is exactly what a free consultation is for.
Schedule a Free ConsultationLearning Center
Learn before you build.
We believe educated customers make the best decisions. Explore our guides, seasonal checklists, and expert advice, all written by Shawn and the NEAL team.
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Pond Building & Design
How great ponds get built, from first sketch to final stone.
69 articles
Pond Maintenance & Care
Keep your water clear and your ecosystem thriving year round.
28 articles
Koi & Fish Care
Healthy fish, season by season, with practical advice from the pond side.
12 articles
Decorative Features
Fountains, pondless waterfalls, and lighting that bring a yard to life.
10 articles
The Complete Water Feature Buyer's Guide
Everything you need to make a confident decision