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OUR HISTORY Carolina Pondscapes, Inc. was established by Alan & Sherry Koontz in 1999 as a design and construction company that specializes in custom water features. Sherry, who has been associated with the water garden industry for over 13 years, decided to establish the company in the Piedmont / Triad area due to the fact there were not many companies around that specialized in this type of industry. From having first hand experience with a shovel, managing a retail operation for 2 years, Sherry has developed the knowledge that takes the company to a higher level. Her background includes 12 years as US Army soldier, a Master Gardener designee, degreed Horticulturist, and a mother of four. She conducts seminars for many garden clubs and trade shows, and has had several articles published about water features. Sherry has been recognized by many as a leading source in North Carolina with a wealth of knowledge in the industry.  Alan, using his natural creative and artistic abilities, started building several ponds for family and friends. As the ponds progressed, so did his ability to paint a picture using stone. The way he places each rock to determine if that would mirror the image in nature sets him apart from many others. There are landscapers today that are purchasing pond kits to tap into the water garden industry but many are not familiar on how to correctly install them. It is easy to follow a landscape design plan by placing plants and hardscapes, but to make a pond appear natural, it takes an artistic ability to place stone. Alan believes that anyone can order a kit, line the outside edge with stone and construct a water feature: what happens is that it appears unnatural, looking man-made, and eventually is a production line of ponds. His background includes Nature Photography, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, and Computer Electronics. Alan also served 8 years in the US Army as a Paratrooper and Drill Sergeant, and spent 10 years in the corporate world until he joined Sherry in the business. He is a former member of the High Point Police Department. Through his hard work and recommendations from his peers, Alan was elected to serve on the National Board of NAPP (the National Association of Pond Professionals), and is a member of the Thomasville (NC) Planning and Beautification Committee.
We at Carolina Pondscapes stand by our motto: "Bringing your landscape to life!" Our customers and clients are our business, and we really appreciate the opportunity to fulfill their visions and expectations. We feel it is our duty to provide a quality service, and strive to incorporate that aspect in each and every job. |
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