Best *DIY POND* EVER! Visiting the WINNER of the 2020 DIY POND BUILD CONTEST

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  • Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
  • I'm out in Michigan visiting the winner of our 2020 DIY Pond Build Contest, Shawn Baker! Since then, he has used his winnings to build a NEW pond right next to his first pond that won him the contest.
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  • @catherineengle4196
    @catherineengle4196 3 года назад +27

    I agree with Shawn, you learn so much watching all the Aquascape channels. The amount of info is so wonderful. Greg you will never know how much y'all change lives. Love it. Shawn did an awesome job. Greg you are the best! God bless

  • @Alboto
    @Alboto 3 года назад +3

    Shawn, what awesome ponds you have created! Great work man and I hope to see more of your stuff!

  • @Angelique-dy5ri
    @Angelique-dy5ri 3 года назад +4

    Great Job Shawn in building both of your ponds. Beautiful! They look natural. Once all the plants grow in it will be a little oasis.

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад +1

      Yes I need more plants for sure! It'll get better with age!

  • @JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet
    @JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet 3 года назад +5

    i love how open it is and not overwhelmed with rocks and plants...looks clean and lots of open water for fish to swim around...

  • @Dan-O40
    @Dan-O40 3 года назад +5

    Shawn continues to amaze me with his energy and talents. Congratulations.

  • @marcuswhitmore6622
    @marcuswhitmore6622 3 года назад +4

    Really impressive. Great job. 😊

  • @jb-2714
    @jb-2714 3 года назад +2

    The ponds look great. Nice work shawn

  • @katarinaloredanvrcon9504
    @katarinaloredanvrcon9504 3 года назад +2

    IT gal here, watching all the videos to build a pond next spring 😊.
    Good job, Shawn!

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад

      Awesome! It's definitely worth doing!

  • @mattgulisano7428
    @mattgulisano7428 3 года назад +2

    Congratulations Shawn. Hat's off to you for going out and digging up all those rocks. Incredible amount of work doing it that way. Beautiful job. Enjoy

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад

      Thanks! Yes it was alot of work. Started harvesting the rocks last year.

  • @Eric.Mercado
    @Eric.Mercado 3 года назад +1

    Great selection! Both ponds look professionally installed. Good job Shawn! 👌 👍

  • @sydneymitchell8822
    @sydneymitchell8822 3 года назад +7

    Love it. I really liked the detailed explanation of everything he built and his thought process as he went.

  • @jessicahemley4610
    @jessicahemley4610 Год назад

    Pond looks amazing. I love the idea of hiding all the wires and keeping it looking natural! Great job!

  • @usabilitystudy2344
    @usabilitystudy2344 3 года назад +2

    That looks great! Shawn has a good eye for pond building and landscaping! I think he'll go far at Aquascapes.

  • @TDREXrx9
    @TDREXrx9 3 года назад +2

    wow those ponds look great, goes to really shows that anyone can do it!

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад

      Yep! With enough research you can make something life changing!

  • @alyssarossnagelschear6555
    @alyssarossnagelschear6555 3 года назад +2

    Go Shawn! I’ve watched most of the videos as well. Just need to figure out if I can set the waterfall before the reservoir due to access at the bottom of our hill. Cant wait!

  • @txmarine82
    @txmarine82 3 года назад +1

    Can’t wait till 10am tomorrow. I have my certified aqua scape contractor comes to go over the details of my pond.
    Hopefully Matt’s as great as u have said sir.

    • @GregWittstockThePondGuy
      @GregWittstockThePondGuy  3 года назад

      You're in good hands!

    • @txmarine82
      @txmarine82 3 года назад

      @@GregWittstockThePondGuy unless he cancels on u cuz he’s sick but has to go to New York for 3weeks for a build?
      So now I have to wait till September?

  • @kellyhadlock719
    @kellyhadlock719 3 года назад +2

    Great job good looking ponds

  • @GodisTruth914
    @GodisTruth914 3 года назад +2

    Wow!!!!! He did a wonderful job!!!

  • @Crystalhurb
    @Crystalhurb 3 года назад +6

    Good afternoon Greg hope your having an amazing day. Wow congratulations Shawn on winning the diy build. Yes Him and I are always the first to watch every video and comment. Great choice Greg. Congratulations again Shawn. Have an amazing day Greg and ill see you next video like always.

  • @bradparker649
    @bradparker649 3 года назад +1

    Great work Shawn. These videos are so addictive and you learn so much

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад

      Yes they are! So much inspiration!

  • @shawn_baker
    @shawn_baker 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for the awesome experience Pond Guy!

    • @melissaf.5898
      @melissaf.5898 3 года назад +1

      Congratulations. Looks great

    • @catherineengle4196
      @catherineengle4196 3 года назад +1

      You did an awesome job. How wonderful you have become apart of Aquascape team! God bless you

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад

      @@melissaf.5898 Thank You!

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад +1

      @@catherineengle4196 Thanks! It's been an exciting journey!

    • @ellyndriscoll4627
      @ellyndriscoll4627 3 года назад +2

      Congratulations

  • @RodJetton
    @RodJetton 3 года назад

    These videos are addictive. Now all I can think about is saving money to build my water feature. This one makes me believe I could do it.

    • @GregWittstockThePondGuy
      @GregWittstockThePondGuy  3 года назад +1

      You can! We sell kits with everything you need to get started. www.aquascapeinc.com/pond-kits

  • @billstrehse7947
    @billstrehse7947 3 года назад

    Great work! 2nd pond was over the top - can't wait to see with the plantings finished. Just finished my backyard pond and Team Aquascape was the most amazing source for learning how to BUILD PONDS RIGHT!

  • @JoeRG84
    @JoeRG84 3 года назад +1

    Unreal how good that looks. Nicely done bro.

  • @evensteven01
    @evensteven01 3 года назад +1

    Great job Shawn, looks beautiful!

  • @profoxracer
    @profoxracer 3 года назад

    I watch all the video, Greg the pond guy,Ed the pond professor, altlas water gardens, and aquascape… you will learn so much from these guys.. now to get the land to put my dream pond on…

  • @swepi0
    @swepi0 3 года назад +2

    Very nice seeing all the design principles come together for DYI builds. If a wetland filter gets added, an update would be great. Very impressive.

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад +1

      I'd love to install a wetland! Hopefully next year!

  • @lorenenoethen9093
    @lorenenoethen9093 3 года назад +2

    Another fun project

  • @billsterbuster8073
    @billsterbuster8073 3 года назад +3

    I think you should get him one massive 30+ inch koi for his new pond to be the king of the pond for his hard work building and it would make a great video

  • @TMichael1415
    @TMichael1415 3 года назад +2

    He did an amazing job on his do it yourself pond.

  • @roseyrose9467
    @roseyrose9467 3 года назад +1

    Wow Shawn is Amazing. He created that feature with Love

  • @jeannewagner8133
    @jeannewagner8133 3 года назад +1

    Great DIY ponds! Well done!

  • @michaelashworth2774
    @michaelashworth2774 3 года назад

    Great use of the driftwood! Congratulations!

  • @wandafaulk3641
    @wandafaulk3641 3 года назад +1

    I love what he has created!

  • @cayteowands
    @cayteowands 3 года назад +2

    DIY !greatness! 🙌

  • @luluartistika4722
    @luluartistika4722 3 года назад +1

    Those ponds are gorgeous. He did a great job! That newest pond is very nice to be a recreation pond. Cool!

  • @bethsheeba1198
    @bethsheeba1198 3 года назад

    Shawn deserved his win. He will be a big asset for the company. cheers from Oz.

  • @christineortmann359
    @christineortmann359 3 года назад +2

    Great job- beautiful

  • @Phuna420
    @Phuna420 3 года назад +2

    Awesome story 👍

  • @dennisfeldmann7399
    @dennisfeldmann7399 3 года назад +2

    Great job Shawn

  • @themotivatingbunch6154
    @themotivatingbunch6154 3 года назад +2

    Those are some amazing ponds!!! I love watching very single one of your videos

  • @victoriacohen3319
    @victoriacohen3319 3 года назад +3

    G’day Greg Shawn Team & Co ;-) Congratulations Greg, Shawn will be an invaluable part of your wonderful creative team!
    Ok Shawn you are a true natural pond scaper terrific job on both ponds, and a truly deserved winner in more ways than one.
    Congratulations and hope to see you on future video content too.
    Would love to see a follow up video in a years time please?
    With many source blessings with truth clarity love light laughter happiness joy fun play creativity adventures and may peace be with you all!
    Victoria Australia xox

  • @doubletap9111
    @doubletap9111 3 года назад +2

    Both ponds look beautiful Shawn well done! Getting a 10x14 pond with 8ft stream installed in 3 weeks can’t wait.

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад

      Thanks! Congrats on getting yours built soon!

  • @pondscapesaz
    @pondscapesaz 3 года назад +2

    Nice job Shawn! Follow your passion and opportunity comes knocking 👍

  • @JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet
    @JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet 3 года назад +4

    he needs start a youtube channel show his progression of his pond

  • @broman6662
    @broman6662 3 года назад +2

    Impressive!!!!!!!!!!

  • @chriswilson5571
    @chriswilson5571 3 года назад +1

    CONGRATS SHAWN

  • @gordszolnyanszky1436
    @gordszolnyanszky1436 3 года назад

    Nice work Shawn, you're a great student!

  • @friendsmakingmusic1751
    @friendsmakingmusic1751 3 года назад +2

    wonderful job!

  • @rebeccarealcavan5179
    @rebeccarealcavan5179 3 года назад +4

    That looks amazing!!! He may have found his future career, if he ever wanted one. If I ever have property, I’m building a pond. I’m hoping for a patio pond for my birthday this year, but we’ll see.

  • @emmas_creature_corner
    @emmas_creature_corner 3 года назад +5

    Beautiful ponds one day I’d like to do a backyard pond

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад +1

      Thank you

    • @GregWittstockThePondGuy
      @GregWittstockThePondGuy  3 года назад +1

      You can use one of our DIY pond kits like Shawn did! www.aquascapeinc.com/pond-kits

    • @emmas_creature_corner
      @emmas_creature_corner 3 года назад

      @@GregWittstockThePondGuy is love to, but unfortunately I don’t have the space yet! Maybe when I get more land 😊

  • @jimmykelly9413
    @jimmykelly9413 3 года назад +3

    Wow, looks great 👍

  • @waterpaw3828
    @waterpaw3828 3 года назад +1

    LOVE IT SHAWN! We will have to come down and share a drink by your wonderful creations! I can bring your Yeti cup too :)

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад +1

      Absolutely! Come on over! Plus you can give me some good ideas for what's next!

  • @wendyc.5769
    @wendyc.5769 3 года назад +2

    Great idea with those tomatoes 🍅

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад +1

      That was a happy accident 🤣

    • @wendyc.5769
      @wendyc.5769 3 года назад +1

      @@shawn_baker I’d say it was!! And beautiful ponds btw🎣🎣🎣

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад +1

      @@wendyc.5769 Thank You!

  • @jonmoseley8434
    @jonmoseley8434 3 года назад +2

    Good job!

  • @treysmith4067
    @treysmith4067 3 года назад +1

    Welcome to the Tribe Shawn!

  • @krisguenther4897
    @krisguenther4897 3 года назад +2

    Great job.loved the stairs down into the pond.

  • @kathycrocker2933
    @kathycrocker2933 3 года назад +1

    Very encouraging to see his ponds, gives me the hope that just maybe I can do this too.😋

  • @cichlidguru1163
    @cichlidguru1163 3 года назад +2

    Congrats buddy . I wanna buy my own place soon so I can get me some ponds and mini ponds for turtles

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад

      Thanks! Good luck on finding a place too!

  • @HowDeeDo
    @HowDeeDo 3 года назад

    This is just AWESOME!! Congratulations to him because he did an AMAZING JOB!! Seems like such a down to earth guy,too…can’t wait to see what he does in the future!

  • @kylegroth3199
    @kylegroth3199 2 года назад

    You seem like a very cool guy greg. Thanks for making these videos

  • @Julylovesfood
    @Julylovesfood 2 года назад

    Amazing!! He gave me some motivation to do my own

  • @growityourown4208
    @growityourown4208 3 года назад +2

    What a beautiful pond great work man!

  • @naegwut
    @naegwut 3 года назад +1

    People are so talented!

  • @ResultsByRenee
    @ResultsByRenee 3 года назад

    Great Shawn, you are a pro.

  • @777Bviews
    @777Bviews Год назад

    Two thumbs up for the DIY Pond

  • @colleenheitzler8670
    @colleenheitzler8670 3 года назад

    Gorgeous!

  • @markwilliams6196
    @markwilliams6196 3 года назад +1

    Nice work!

  • @colleenheitzler8670
    @colleenheitzler8670 3 года назад

    Really nice ponds Shawn!

  • @hineroutdoorliving
    @hineroutdoorliving 3 года назад +1

    Some great looking water features!

  • @milothechihuahuabrunetandmommy
    @milothechihuahuabrunetandmommy 2 года назад

    It's so beautiful I love watching all your videos I am addicted to pounds I wish I owned my own home I would love to have one thank you for sharing God bless you always have a beautiful day

  • @yarinosh145
    @yarinosh145 3 года назад

    i think he deserve 2021 winner .

  • @catsoutofthebag24
    @catsoutofthebag24 3 года назад

    As soon as I purchase the "lot" the "pond" (pool) will be first built before any "foundations" or other improvements besides utilities and such Lol ! My priorities are clear and distinct the Natural pool, pond build is #1 on the to-do list after escrow closes Lol! Love your Videos! FAIRWINDS!

  • @Firesquid_Kyle
    @Firesquid_Kyle 9 месяцев назад

    I’ll see you in my backyard for DIY 24!

  • @surfcurry
    @surfcurry 3 года назад +1

    Such an awesome job. Big bigger biggest! When the next project

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 года назад +1

      😆 He's not lying when he says that either! Next is connecting both together and adding a wetland!

    • @surfcurry
      @surfcurry 3 года назад

      @@shawn_baker so much yessss going on!

    • @surfcurry
      @surfcurry 3 года назад

      @@shawn_baker wet lands are the way to go hands down. Work with mother nature. We are currently in the middle of our build with many set backs as I'm sure you have learned but it will eventually be done lol

  • @willowswhispers577
    @willowswhispers577 2 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @jss52
    @jss52 3 года назад +2

    Now he just needs to join the two together with a bridge over the stream that brings them together

  • @randallmitchell2987
    @randallmitchell2987 3 года назад

    A great story!

  • @jordanwitbeck7630
    @jordanwitbeck7630 3 года назад +2

    Way to go Shawn!

  • @rebeccarealcavan5179
    @rebeccarealcavan5179 3 года назад +1

    Where is it cold and windy??? I need to be COLD!! It’s a 103 here in Cali today!!!

  • @jimmykelly9413
    @jimmykelly9413 3 года назад +1

    I’m building a pond right now, can’t wait to see who wins the diy contest

  • @LelaE34
    @LelaE34 3 года назад +4

    I used blue dye 1 time and 1 time only. I think it looks terrible and you can't see the fish.

  • @brettmccormack5153
    @brettmccormack5153 2 года назад

    Nice work Shawn

  • @Tony-InLosAngeles
    @Tony-InLosAngeles 3 года назад +1

    I miss having a garden

  • @Roninlord25a
    @Roninlord25a 3 года назад +2

    nice job

  • @daneriksson8907
    @daneriksson8907 9 месяцев назад

    Nice… Good work!

  • @mykidsaresupercute
    @mykidsaresupercute 3 года назад +1

    I'm coming for that $5000! My pond is almost done.
    Good job Shawn 🙂

  • @dirtnap9641
    @dirtnap9641 3 года назад +2

    I'd ask for that as 5 grand worth of stone

  • @chrislewis3322
    @chrislewis3322 3 года назад +1

    Sounds like me but i watch Alantis and nick and way to many others... Best jobs and waiting for my new house build a bigger one then the one i have now

  • @teresitakofler5296
    @teresitakofler5296 Год назад

    I love watching your vlogs , I have a fishpond with a waterwheel my late husband made and a fish. But since my husband on in 2014 the pond needs a make over , I kept on buying a submersible pump. I wished I could have a nice looking waterfall with a waterwheel pond but I don’t know who can do the make over for me.

  • @jsm42050
    @jsm42050 3 года назад +1

    I pretty much turned my pool into a cement pond lol. I ain't got no money to be spending so I use what I already had, and got the lilly pads from the fishing spot I go to.

  • @journeywithdanhasura
    @journeywithdanhasura 2 года назад

    join the two pond Together

  • @billyfranklin9422
    @billyfranklin9422 3 года назад +1

    Noice! Looks great SB. 👍

  • @mistyrichardson6041
    @mistyrichardson6041 4 месяца назад

    ❤ motivating

  • @shrekdonkey9551
    @shrekdonkey9551 3 года назад +2

    I feel like Greg going to get a call from a airport soon

  • @makewithmegma
    @makewithmegma 3 года назад

    I think I'm gonna be next winner😄🔥💕👌👍

  • @leedempster4743
    @leedempster4743 2 года назад

    I am working on diy pond now. Been doing it 2 years

  • @rolandsparkman7831
    @rolandsparkman7831 3 года назад

    I have a retention pond in my backyard that is my whole backyard and I would like to turn it into a rec pond because I own the pond and not the city or county

  • @user-zb1zh9wc6t
    @user-zb1zh9wc6t 4 месяца назад

    I dont have natural source of water,however i have to fill my pond and clean it every month .....can i recycle water from the pond and get a clean water

  • @dd.cotter
    @dd.cotter 3 года назад +1

    Traverse City Airport!