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

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  • 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 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet
    @JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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...

  • @Angelique-dy5ri
    @Angelique-dy5ri 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Alboto
    @Alboto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @Dan-O40
    @Dan-O40 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @katarinaloredanvrcon9504
    @katarinaloredanvrcon9504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! It's definitely worth doing!

  • @jb-2714
    @jb-2714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The ponds look great. Nice work shawn

  • @jessicahemley4610
    @jessicahemley4610 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mattgulisano7428
    @mattgulisano7428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @marcuswhitmore6622
    @marcuswhitmore6622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really impressive. Great job. 😊

  • @GodisTruth914
    @GodisTruth914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @profoxracer
    @profoxracer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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…

  • @sydneymitchell8822
    @sydneymitchell8822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much!

  • @usabilitystudy2344
    @usabilitystudy2344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @billstrehse7947
    @billstrehse7947 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @RodJetton
    @RodJetton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Eric.Mercado
    @Eric.Mercado 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bradparker649
    @bradparker649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes they are! So much inspiration!

  • @cayteowands
    @cayteowands 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    DIY !greatness! 🙌

  • @lorenenoethen9093
    @lorenenoethen9093 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another fun project

  • @Crystalhurb
    @Crystalhurb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @chriswilson5571
    @chriswilson5571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    CONGRATS SHAWN

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Chris! 👊

  • @alyssarossnagelschear6555
    @alyssarossnagelschear6555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome!

    • @ItsNickP
      @ItsNickP 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Anything is possible!

  • @wandafaulk3641
    @wandafaulk3641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love what he has created!

  • @TDREXrx9
    @TDREXrx9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @txmarine82
    @txmarine82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're in good hands!

    • @txmarine82
      @txmarine82 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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?

  • @broman6662
    @broman6662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Impressive!!!!!!!!!!

  • @treysmith4067
    @treysmith4067 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome to the Tribe Shawn!

  • @Phuna420
    @Phuna420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome story 👍

  • @michaelashworth2774
    @michaelashworth2774 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great use of the driftwood! Congratulations!

  • @dennisfeldmann7399
    @dennisfeldmann7399 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job Shawn

  • @jeannewagner8133
    @jeannewagner8133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great DIY ponds! Well done!

  • @kellyhadlock719
    @kellyhadlock719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job good looking ponds

  • @friendsmakingmusic1751
    @friendsmakingmusic1751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wonderful job!

  • @christineortmann359
    @christineortmann359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job- beautiful

  • @shawn_baker
    @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the awesome experience Pond Guy!

    • @melissaf.5898
      @melissaf.5898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congratulations. Looks great

    • @catherineengle4196
      @catherineengle4196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@melissaf.5898 Thank You!

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @ellyndriscoll4627
      @ellyndriscoll4627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congratulations

  • @jonmoseley8434
    @jonmoseley8434 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job!

  • @gordszolnyanszky1436
    @gordszolnyanszky1436 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work Shawn, you're a great student!

  • @swepi0
    @swepi0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @TMichael1415
    @TMichael1415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @waterpaw3828
    @waterpaw3828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @roseyrose9467
    @roseyrose9467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow Shawn is Amazing. He created that feature with Love

  • @777Bviews
    @777Bviews ปีที่แล้ว

    Two thumbs up for the DIY Pond

  • @JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet
    @JustaKarenDiscoveredTheIntrnet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @pondscapesaz
    @pondscapesaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @evensteven01
    @evensteven01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Shawn, looks beautiful!

  • @victoriacohen3319
    @victoriacohen3319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @bethsheeba1198
    @bethsheeba1198 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @JoeRG84
    @JoeRG84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Unreal how good that looks. Nicely done bro.

  • @luluartistika4722
    @luluartistika4722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @billsterbuster8073
    @billsterbuster8073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @doubletap9111
    @doubletap9111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Congrats on getting yours built soon!

  • @cichlidguru1163
    @cichlidguru1163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Good luck on finding a place too!

  • @colleenheitzler8670
    @colleenheitzler8670 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gorgeous!

  • @jimmykelly9413
    @jimmykelly9413 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, looks great 👍

  • @kylegroth3199
    @kylegroth3199 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @yarinosh145
    @yarinosh145 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i think he deserve 2021 winner .

  • @HowDeeDo
    @HowDeeDo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @naegwut
    @naegwut 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People are so talented!

  • @ResultsByRenee
    @ResultsByRenee 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Shawn, you are a pro.

  • @markwilliams6196
    @markwilliams6196 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work!

  • @Julylovesfood
    @Julylovesfood 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @themotivatingbunch6154
    @themotivatingbunch6154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @kathycrocker2933
    @kathycrocker2933 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @colleenheitzler8670
    @colleenheitzler8670 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice ponds Shawn!

  • @wendyc.5769
    @wendyc.5769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great idea with those tomatoes 🍅

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was a happy accident 🤣

    • @wendyc.5769
      @wendyc.5769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wendyc.5769 Thank You!

  • @emmas_creature_corner
    @emmas_creature_corner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

    • @GregWittstockThePondGuy
      @GregWittstockThePondGuy  3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @growityourown4208
    @growityourown4208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a beautiful pond great work man!

  • @rebeccarealcavan5179
    @rebeccarealcavan5179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Firesquid_Kyle
    @Firesquid_Kyle 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @catsoutofthebag24
    @catsoutofthebag24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @willowswhispers577
    @willowswhispers577 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful

  • @milothechihuahuabrunetandmommy
    @milothechihuahuabrunetandmommy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @randallmitchell2987
    @randallmitchell2987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    A great story!

  • @Tony-InLosAngeles
    @Tony-InLosAngeles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I miss having a garden

  • @jordanwitbeck7630
    @jordanwitbeck7630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Way to go Shawn!

  • @jss52
    @jss52 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @hineroutdoorliving
    @hineroutdoorliving 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some great looking water features!

  • @daneriksson8907
    @daneriksson8907 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice… Good work!

  • @brettmccormack5153
    @brettmccormack5153 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work Shawn

  • @rebeccarealcavan5179
    @rebeccarealcavan5179 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @chrislewis3322
    @chrislewis3322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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

  • @journeywithdanhasura
    @journeywithdanhasura 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    join the two pond Together

  • @jsm42050
    @jsm42050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @mistyrichardson6041
    @mistyrichardson6041 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤ motivating

  • @surfcurry
    @surfcurry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @surfcurry
      @surfcurry 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shawn_baker so much yessss going on!

    • @surfcurry
      @surfcurry 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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

  • @billyfranklin9422
    @billyfranklin9422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Noice! Looks great SB. 👍

  • @Roninlord25a
    @Roninlord25a 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice job

  • @jimmykelly9413
    @jimmykelly9413 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @dirtnap9641
    @dirtnap9641 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @krisguenther4897
    @krisguenther4897 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job.loved the stairs down into the pond.

  • @mykidsaresupercute
    @mykidsaresupercute 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @shawn_baker
      @shawn_baker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Good luck!

  • @LelaE34
    @LelaE34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @teresitakofler5296
    @teresitakofler5296 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @makewithmegma
    @makewithmegma 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @shrekdonkey9551
    @shrekdonkey9551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @leedempster4743
    @leedempster4743 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rolandsparkman7831
    @rolandsparkman7831 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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

  • @chiccenhawkc
    @chiccenhawkc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💯🔥💙👍💯🔥💙👍