About
Tucked along the road in Sellersburg, Indiana, Sounds of Water is a family-owned water garden and landscape nursery that has built a loyal following among pond enthusiasts across the region — some driving from as far as Evansville just to browse their stock and pick the owners' brains. This is not your typical pet store. It's a specialty destination for anyone building, maintaining, or dreaming about a backyard pond.
The heart of the operation is koi. Customers come for butterfly koi of various sizes, standard koi, and the expertise that comes with decades of hands-on pond work. Owner Roger and his crew don't just sell fish and supplies — they design and install complete waterscapes, from natural stone waterfalls to full pond builds, and they maintain them too.
One reviewer's young son was so captivated watching the crew clean a pond that he now wants to be a "pond guy" when he grows up. Beyond fish, the nursery carries a solid selection of aquatic plants — water lilies, water lettuce, and even barrels of free duckweed for anyone who asks. One customer's water lily purchase survived four years and three pond relocations, still blooming strong.
The plant selection extends to floating varieties that work beautifully for fancy goldfish keepers as well. On the hardscape side, you'll find pond liners, pumps, filters, chemicals priced competitively with online retailers, plus cast and natural waterfalls, fountains, statuary, and landscaping stone. Staff member Willow earned praise for her plant knowledge and willingness to match the right greenery to each customer's setup.
The store's greatest asset may be its consultation. Novice pond builders describe walking in with zero experience and walking out with a clear plan, the right supplies, and the confidence to dig that first hole. Phone consultations happen too — one customer called ahead about liner sizing and got detailed advice before ever setting foot in the shop.
For pond keepers in southern Indiana, this is the resource worth building your water garden around.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Pond ServicesAquascapingConsultationTank Setup
- Specializes in
- PondFreshwater
Highlights
What makes them special
- Specializes in koi including butterfly koi in various sizes
- Full pond design, installation, and maintenance services
- Aquatic plants including water lilies, water lettuce, and free duckweed
- Pond chemicals competitively priced with online retailers
- Natural and cast waterfalls, fountains, and landscaping stone
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Cute. Family owned shop for pond supplies, rocks, fountains, and aquatic plants”
— Vanessa VanAlstyne5.06 months ago“This place is amazing! The man working there was nice and gave me an amazing price on some smooth stones for my pond. I will definitely be back!”
— Samuel Sabie5.09 months ago“Our house burned we took them 8 large Koi told they would replace them after builting back. Spent $500 on plants and received one small and one large Koi for free and owner has our most beautiful Koi in their personal pond.”
— Dale Mills2.02 years ago“This place has the best mulch. I have been using it for 7 years now and my yard is fabulous.”
— Beverly Appleby5.0Edited 3 years ago“Helpful, friendly, knowledgable, a resource for advice as well as top quality fish, plants, equipment and supplies. We are total novices who two years ago decided to dig a hole and fill it with fish. We bought two 5” Koi, waited a few weeks, then bought two more; one died (after many months, we don’t blame the store). The other 3 have thrived, rapidly growing to well over 12” in just those two years. A water lily I bought from them 4 years ago (my first purchase there) has been moved 3 times to 3 different ponds, indoors and out, and is still putting out blooms. Highly recommended.”
— Jim Cox5.03 years ago“This place is great. They have a nice assortment of natural and cast waterfalls. Lots of koi including butterfly koi of various sizes. A variety of water plants are also available. Their prices on pond chemicals are on par with what you can order from the internet. The owners are normally on hand to answer questions. They are very knowledgeable and professional. They can help you design a waterscape and install it as well. Overall this is a great small business that has a passion for what they do.”
— Reuben Raisor5.0Edited 4 years ago“We can only say good things of our experience with Sounds of Water. Roger and his crew are easy to work with, friendly and respectful. We would definitely use them again.”
— Jason Joyner5.04 years ago“Spring is finally here! Get all your gardening, fountains and landscaping needs at Sounds of Water - Water Garden and Landscape Nursery!! Best selections, expert advice and beautiful installations!”
— Marita Killen5.04 years ago“Sounds of water as always lived up to my expectations! I have purchased multiple items from them throughout the last four or five years.You cannot go wrong with this company!”
— Brad Haynes5.04 years ago“These guys get more than the job done. They go above and beyond to make sure their work is immaculate. My little boy had a BLAST watching the men show him the ropes. They let him help scoop the fish out, get rid of goop. I’m sure he slowed them down but they were so patient and taught him. He wants to be a “pond guy” when he grows up now. Very impressed with the service I received.”
— Crystal Coddington5.04 years ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (812) 246-0260 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Sounds of Water - Water Garden and Landscape Nursery.