I called to get some advice on an air leak in the line on my pond/ water feature. I was told it was a $500.00 minimum service fee then $125.00 afterwards plus parts. When I questioned the $500.00 service fee he explained the liability , Workmans comp , mileage etc then hang up. Rude and unprofessional behavior for a retail/service company. read more

It is filled with beautiful fountains, statues and coy ponds. I purchased a fountain from them about 7 years ago. I haven't done any maintenance on it and it is crusted with mineral deposits and small pinpoint holes in the cement. I traveled 1 1/2 hrs. to Escalon to seek out help for maintenance and questions about sealing it. The man behind the counter was really rude to me and just kept saying (about 5 times) that they were a cement contractor company and said their cement had a sealant in it and it didn't look like it was crumbling to him. He said to use a dish cleaning brush on it. REALLY!!!! He needs to do some homework and learn some manners. Won't ever be back. read more

We took a specific road trip to get here from Sacramento, and was more impressed with this place than I had ever expected! The grounds are so peaceful and beautifully landscaped with walking paths, flowers, greenery, statuary and best of all - ponds and fountains! Creative Water Gardens fulfilled my fantasy of taking a relaxing and peaceful stroll through displays of unique water features. When you step through the entrance way, the sounds of trickling water almost puts you into a Zen like mood as you wander from walkway to walkway gazing at the beautiful displays of water features, statues and pottery. The smallest of yards can be turned into a place of interest and a peaceful retreat, because this business has so many styles and sizes of fountains that can be incorporated into any yard or patio. That's what I loved about this place! The store centered within the grounds has everything you need to get things started, complete with knowledgeable staff. They had all sizes of pumps, filters, lighting and electrical kits in stock for every type of set up desired. Not only that, but the store also had decorative items for yard and home. Even the care of pond fish, complete with a fish diagnostic center! Joe K and I really had a very nice time visiting here. And while he was talking to a pond expert for advice, I got to walk around the entire area at least three times just to make sure I didn't miss anything! I hope to make the trip back to this place soon! The age of Aquarius begins here! read more

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We purchased a load of pond plants and couldn't be happier. Beautiful place and amazing statuary and fountains. We drove all the way from Fresno and were not disappointed. read more

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I love having water features in my back yard. I already have five fountains and it isn't enough. I have dreams of a small pond full of shabunkin goldfish and a small waterfall. I thought I was going to get to realize this dream last year so I was looking for a place to help me figure out the equipment I needed in order to have the proper water flow for the waterfall and for easy maintenance. After a little searching I found Creative Gardens on the internet. It was over an hour away but there just are not that many places that specialize in helping people set up their own ponds and waterfalls. I found a couple in the greater Sacramento area but I did not feel comfortable using them so we decided to take a drive to Escalon. Creative Water Gardens has a really nice display of waterfalls, fountains, figurines, and plants along with a friendly staff that, while eager to help, is in no way aggressive or pushy. I talked to someone that had a great working knowledge of the equipment I need and while I unfortunately have not been able to start the project, I look forward to working with him when the time comes. Prices are a little higher than I can get on the internet but I am more than willing to pay a few extra dollars for customer service and to help a local business. read more

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Beautiful, tranquil nursery. Helpful staff. Great selection. Hard to believe I've passed by this place hundreds of times before and didn't realize it was here. A well kept secret. read more

The recorded message says they're open on Sundays. Drove 3/4 of an hour only to find they're closed. They need to update their hours.

DO NOT STAND BY THEIR PRODUCT AT ALL!!! CAN NOT TRUST THEIR WORD! After purchasing an item from this company, we discovered that the product was damaged and had a small leak at the base of the fountain. I worked with the "Manager James Jones" and I was told that he was communicating with the owner of the business. James sent me a confirmation email that he received from manufacturer that the replacement piece be shipped out. The shipping would take approx. 2-3 weeks to come in which I was willing to wait. Approx. 1.5 weeks later I got a call from James Jones explaining to me that nothing has been done yet and that if I wanted the replacement piece that I would need to pay for that as well. So as of now the company is refusing to return or replace the item and I am stuck with a fountain that leaks. I would use extreme caution when dealing with this company and make sure that you get them to put in writing the product is guaranteed because they really don't care once you have paid and have the product. read more

had been to this place many years ago and was lucky to have my brother remind that they had beautiful fountains and lawn sculpture pieces. They were reopening after winter and a wind storm that had the place looking less than stellar. Everyone super nice and helpful. We found a perfect Henri fountain and a couple of fun and beautiful pieces for the back yard. Delivery was professionally don and they also hauled away the old fountain that was enormous and awkward. The two guys were on time and worked efficiently and made sure everything was perfect before leaving. Have a visit if you are in the area...very serene. read more

I have a 40 X 14 foot fishpond and have always utilized the excellent service, ideas and products of the Creative Water Gardens. The staff, especially Jimmy, is quite knowledgeable and patient with me. I really appreciate we have an experienced pond shop so close to where we live in Modesto. read more

Joe Garnica does horrible work also owns landscape business that pretty much destroyed my place with lack of knowledge by his workers. Overpaid him and then he tried to put mechanics lein on my home. Costing me more to redo his work. read more

Beautifully landscaped gardens showcase a variety of water fountains, in different sizes, styles, and types. Many small koi ponds with fish and a lush garden. Staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

This place is absolutely amazing! You definitely need to take time to walk through because there is so much to see. The fountains are beautiful and the landscape is so awesome. I came here to buy a pot for my inside silk tree after visiting five other places and found a beautiful one that works for me. Allow time to visit, walk the paths and explore it is well worth your time and I've no doubt you will find a gem in the midst of your wandering through this beautiful garden, Enjoy! read more

Creative Water Gardens - The planter I bought for my nearly natural Sakaki Silk Tree. - Landscaping Near Me

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I called to see if they had goldfish and was told yes. I drove 45 minutes to get there and was told most fish were in quarantine, needless to say I didn't get any fish. Also received poor customer service, one employee laughed and no apology nothing. I will never go back, I have bought many items in the past. Never again. read more

I had an issue with my small backyard pond today. The staff knew exactly what I needed to fix my problem. One suggestion was to check my uv light. As I didn't know how to take it apart I made a second trip. They were very courteous and explained my options without any high pressure sales. I did end up buying a new light/pump combination. They took the time to explain how it went together which I appreciated. I've done business with this company for over 20 years and have never been disappointed. read more

This place is so beautiful! Definitely a great resource for all your pond supply needs.

Beautiful grounds and foliage and water features among lovely fountains of many types and designs. A great staff as well.

The "owner" joe Garnica, based on my experience and dealing with him, engages in questionable business practices. He left our backyard in worse shape than it was. The Artifical turf install is a total gut job! I had two licensed professional installers, with a c27 license come out and BOTH of them said there were so many mistakes in installation that the entire job, including the substrate had to be gutted and redone. The manufacturer sent out a inspector and he came to the same conclusion. Every time I tried calling joe, he always came up with an excuse. The last time he was at my house, I pointed out all the errors in install. He is immediately blamed his crew and threw them under the bus. He then raises his voice and tells me, "I'm not replacing the turf. Period. Report me to the licensing board for all I care." read more

Recently purchased a lovely fountain from Creative Water Gardens. They offer a large selection of fountains to fit every space and landscape. Jimmy, the manager offered insightful tips in selecting the perfect fountain for our side yard, while Matt showed us around until we narrowed down our choices. Never once felt pressured or neglected during our selection process. Also need to recognize Jake and Austin, the team that delivered and set up our fountain. Both were very pleasant and professional. Thank You Creative Gardens! Susan read more

I highly recommend coming here for your water garden ideas and features. Their water feature and fountains are beautiful and it's all designed well. Very peaceful to just walk through. We recently purchased a water feature and a moose statue. The staff were all very helpful and great to work with. Thank you for the great experience. read more

Creative Water Gardens - Relaxing sounds in my backyard. Perfect for a bird bath too! - Landscaping Near Me

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CAN NOT TRUST THE WORD OR EMAILS OF JAMES JONES OR CREATIVE WATER GARDENS!!!!! Manager said one thing by email (which I have) then does another thing and says that's it, we are not willing to repair or replace the item you bought. You should have inspected it better is what he said. But the entire fountain was on a pallet and crated for travel, assured me, actually said "I guarantee there is nothing wrong with this fountain. Once it was uncrated found out that it was in fact damaged and leaking. BEWARE USE THIS COMPANY TO FIND WHAT YOU WANT AND THEN GO BUY IT ONLINE WITH A MORE REPUTABLE COMPANY. MY OPINION. read more

Just as another reviewer said there really is something for everyone. It doesn't matter how small or large of a project and the new owner was very helpful in answering all of our questions. To top it off this is a beautiful place to walk through. read more

I wanted to xeriscape my front yard and get rid of my grass. I went to Joe's beautiful nursery/store and spoke with him about the job and picked out some truly unique plants. One thing I loved about the process was that Joe made sure I got the plants that would work the best for my yard. If I picked something that wouldn't work he was very open with telling me why it was wrong, but left it my choice. When I got the estimate I was pleasantly surprised and was able to include a fountain, which I had thought I couldn't afford. The job, which included tree removal, grass removal, digging trenches for electrical, making mounds for the dry creek bed, placing boulders, 2 loads of rock, a drip water system, digging hole and placing the fountain, was completed in 7 working days. I was impressed with everyone on the team but particularly with Pedro and his guys... such hard workers! I highly recommend Joe and Creative Water Gardens. read more

Amazingly beautiful ponds. Went in to possibly purchase some plants for my pond. Wound up leaving without any plants as one staff member was doing paperwork and unable to help, a second staff member was called out to help. That person took a call that wound up lasting so long they walked away from us. After waiting around 5 minutes we walked out with no service and no plants. read more

Beautiful atmosphere. The way that the whole garden is put together is tranquil. Clear safe pathways. Something interesting around each corner. Statues , sculptures, outdoor decor, interesting pots, beautiful plants, ponds with lovely plants in them. You can tell that they love what they do. Everything is well taken care of. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Prices are reasonable for what you are purchasing. Need some then? How about ideas for your garden. I highly recommend this place. read more

The space was beautiful with quality pieces at reasonable prices. The people I came into contact with were friendly and they had a lot of pride in their work. They seemed like really good people. read more

I love, love, love this place. With the whole mindfullness movement this is most deff the place to get your Zen on. Any type of pond is available to test try before u get your own little slice of heaven. I am even thinking of taking some family pictures here read more

This was a nice place to Stop n see but very pricey. You can get a lot of wat they have online cheaper. If this is where you need info on your pond now, they are the best read more

Creative Water Gardens - One of the ponds I love - Landscaping Near Me

This is the first time since the new ownership that I've needed anything. We needed new bulbs and wire connectors for our pond's UV system. The new owner was very helpful. Great customer service! read more

We needed some new koi and plants for our pond. Creative water gardens has Beautiful displays of ponds, fountains, yard sculptures, pots, etc. It is so much fun to simply walk through their displays of possibilities. They also offer technical information on building ponds maintaining ponds. Pretty much everything you could hope for. Matt was the person who helped us. He made sure that the five fish we got it we're all different and all beautiful. Also directed us to a huge area with pond plants. It's a great place to go if you just want to walk around and enjoy beautiful displays or are purchasing something for a pond. read more

The customer service was incredible. The gentlemen that assisted me were very kind and took the time to help me make a purchase. They did not have what I was looking for, but they brought out several books in which I found exactly what I wanted and placed my order. You don't find genuine customer service like this anymore, but was overwhelmed with how I was treated. Overall, I am excited and can't wait to receive my two statues. read more

Nice ponds and fountains, staff was completely inattentive so we just wandered around. Had some questions but we left and bought on amazon

I can't believe no one has reviewed this awesome place yet-wow, south county wake up and yelp a little! When I visit this store, I like to think of it as a special and free field trip for adults! It really is! The ideas and inspiration you will find here is endless! (so I like exclamation points!) The staff is so friendly, we have gone to visit and practically camped out-so much to see. First what will bowl you over is the endless setups for a home water feature or pond; there really is something for everyone. Are you a DIYer, no problem. The staff will answer any question you have and a few you didn't know you had. Rather have someone do the design and labor....they've got it covered. Just looking for that special pond plant to set things off or want to start small with your coy family? So many plants and every size of coy starting from the very small; with a small price tag I might add to the very ancient. Have you lost your peace and serenity? You very well may find it here just wandering about the property lost in the beauty and solitude (well, accept for the other valley shoppers trying to find theirs)! Take the kids. They'll think they went on a day trip vacation, but you don't have to tell them it's free! read more

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I love this place! I've been in a few times (ok, more than a few) but keep going back. I am now the proud owner of 2 fountains! Of course they are very knowledgable and helpful. It always helps to have a picture of where you might be putting your fountain if you aren't sure what design might "go" with your style of home. But it's whatever you want really. But Deni is very helpful as well as Jimmy. We always tell people who haven't been there, to go!! Just even if you want to look around. You get lots of great ideas and might even come back and buy a few fountains , like me! read more

Beautiful place but the merchandise is way way overpriced.

The ultimate in pond and water garden shops, we are so blessed to have them so close to us. Wander thru their acres of gardens (or their stunning website) for hefty inspiration, any of the great staff is very comfy and helpful. You will find their pond equipment, plants and statues all over our gardens. Some stores are what I teasingly call, "Bad, bad, BAD STORE!" and this is one of them. read more

This place is fabulous, even just to walk through to be inspired. I loved that all of their fountains are plugged in and running so you can see what they actually look like. The staff was super friendly, asking if we needed help a couple of times, but not hovering or pressuring to buy. The fountain we purchased is perfect, and prices very competitive. read more

always a great place to visit! they are so helpful when i need pointers and supplies for my pond. thank you! read more

This place is amazing- their products, their classes on pond construction and the health of your ponds are excellent. The staff will help you with any questions. An excellent business if you want any form of water garden- large or small. read more

This place is amazing I took my girlfriend and 2 kids and what an amazing place the water gardens are out of this world. They offer free classes and truing to help you start your own and have everything u need in one location. We ended up buying some of their sun shade material custom made to fit over our water garden and wow we are very pleased. Thanks creative water gardens your awesome and I'll be at your classes this month. read more