Hockema expands Idaho water feature lineup with three Aquascape options

Hockema Landscape Design & Build has added three professionally installed Aquascape water features for homeowners across Boise, the Treasure Valley, Ketchum and Sun Valley. The new offerings give Idaho residents options that range from a backyard pond to a pondless waterfall or fountain system, with designs tailored to local climate conditions.

Why it matters: - Hockema Landscape Design & Build is making water features easier to add to residential landscapes across the Boise area and Wood River Valley. - The three-option lineup gives homeowners different price points, footprints and maintenance levels for outdoor projects. - The company is also positioning water features as part of broader landscape design, not as stand-alone add-ons.

What happened: - Hockema Landscape Design & Build introduced three installed Aquascape water feature options for homeowners in Boise, the Treasure Valley, Ketchum and Sun Valley. - The featured options are an Aquascape ecosystem pond with waterfall, a pondless waterfall and stream, and decorative Aquascape fountain systems. - The company says each option is professionally designed and installed with the property, surrounding landscape and Idaho's seasonal climate in mind.

The details: - The 8' × 11' Aquascape System Pond with Waterfall starts at $15,500. - The pond system is designed as a living focal point that combines moving water, natural stone, aquatic plants and the option to add koi. - Proper filtration and circulation are built into the pond to help maintain water quality. - The Pondless Waterfall with Small Stream starts at $9,500. - The pondless option sends water over natural stone into a concealed underground reservoir, then pumps it back to the start of the stream. - The design offers moving water with a smaller footprint and simpler seasonal maintenance than a traditional pond. - Aquascape Fountain Systems start at $5,500. - The fountain systems can be installed in patios, entry gardens, courtyards and existing planting areas. - Idaho water features must be designed for freeze-thaw cycles, evaporation, wind, drainage, sun exposure and site conditions. - Hockema evaluates those factors during design and specifies pumps, filtration, materials and winterization procedures for each installation. - The company also incorporates natural stone, planting, hardscaping and outdoor lighting so the water feature fits the full landscape. - Hockema serves Boise, Eagle, Meridian, Nampa and surrounding Treasure Valley communities, plus Ketchum and Sun Valley. - Projects range from single landscape upgrades to full outdoor transformations with planting, hardscaping, outdoor living spaces, lighting and custom water features. - The process starts with an on-site consultation and property assessment that reviews grade, drainage, sun exposure, existing irrigation, surrounding vegetation and how the feature will interact with the property.

Between the lines: - The rollout reflects demand for lower-maintenance water features that still deliver sound and movement. - The climate focus suggests Hockema is selling expertise as much as the feature itself, since Idaho conditions can affect long-term performance. - The emphasis on integrated design points to a broader trend in residential landscaping: homeowners want features that feel built in, not bolted on. - Hockema said the goal is for the finished feature to look like it was considered from the beginning.

What's next: - Homeowners interested in a pond, pondless waterfall or fountain can start with an on-site consultation and property review. - Hockema will use that assessment to develop the design and system specifications for the project. - More information about the water feature services is available on the company's Water Features page.