Tucked away in Lake City, Pennsylvania, Holland's Water Gardens is a destination pond store that draws water gardeners from across the region — and keeps them coming back season after season. Owners Cheryl and Don have built a reputation not just for their sprawling selection of pond plants, but for the kind of patient, thorough expertise that turns a casual visit into an education. The heart of Holland's is its plants.
Reviewers consistently rave about the quality and variety — colorful lilies, glossy green lotus, floating gardens, bog plants, and tropical specimens that outperform anything found online or at garden centers. Customers report that plants purchased here are notably hardier and healthier, thriving long after lesser stock from big-box stores has wilted away. Just walking the grounds, surrounded by lush display ponds, koi fish, and frogs, is an experience in itself.
Beyond the greenery, Holland's stocks a comprehensive range of pond equipment and accessories — pumps, lighting, and everything needed for water features large and small. They even cater to those interested in simple, pump-free setups like decorative bowls with floating plants. Their free pump check-ups, performed on-site while you wait and in full view of the customer, speak to an old-school transparency that's hard to find.
What truly sets Holland's apart is the consultation experience. Cheryl and Don take genuine pride in helping customers design their projects correctly from the start, which multiple reviewers credit with saving them significant time and money. They'll walk you through troubleshooting, recommend only what you actually need, and service what they sell.
Several customers specifically note that they never feel upsold. For anyone building or maintaining a pond, water garden, or bog feature in the Lake City area, Holland's Water Gardens offers the rare combination of exceptional live plant stock, reliable pond supplies, and owners who treat every customer's project like their own.
Karen Hopkins
150 reviews
Absolutely wonderful place! Natural beauty paired with fantastic customer service is what to expect! Fantastic array of tropical and pond plants, fish and everything you could need for the pond building and aquascaping hobby! Prices were very fair too! Cannot believe I hadn't visited sooner! Definitely worth the stop! Thanks a lot! 5 stars!
Tina Hilinski
9 reviews
Love all the beautiful pond plants!!
Christina Webster
15 reviews
I discovered Holland’s last summer and couldn’t wait to come back this year! They have a very good selection of pond equipment and accessories at great prices and the knowledge and experience to help make designing and purchasing the right materials very easy. They are very friendly and helpful and have saved me a ton of money and time by helping me get things done right the first time. My favorite part, however, is the amazing variety of plants - all of which are great quality. Everything I ever bought online or from garden centers seems to die but I’ve never had a problem with their hearty plants! Just walking around is a fun experience and If you have a pond, or a bog or water garden, there’s no better place than Holland’s!
Monica Stanford
226 reviews
All kinds of supplies to create all kinds of water features in your yard. Beautiful bowls with floating gardens. A pump is not required to have a lovely display of water plants. Many lighting options are available too. The owners goes above and beyond to help customers. They welcome shoppers who want to peruse. If you're curious about how to grow a large or small display of lovely water plants stop by. You'll get quite an education! The colorful lilies, glossy green lotus, koi fish and frogs are worth the trip.
Ashley Mills
127 reviews
I love coming to this pond store! The owners are so knowledgeable and are wonderful to talk to about all things Pond and pond plants. I always leave with more knowledge and beautiful plants. They really take pride in all that they sell.
James Shultz
9 reviews
Love this place! Very knowledgeable people that are always willing to help and offer advice. Good prices and vast stock as well. Highly recommend.
Matthew Shalkham
42 reviews
Great Place, great selection, even better owners!!! They have whatever you need. It’s a one stop shop one of my favorite favorite places in the whole world.
Rick Craig
97 reviews
Friendly owners, Everything you'll need for water features in one place! Go above and beyond friendly service! Great place! Rare local gem!
Kim Dudenhoefer
29 reviews
LOVE this place!! So helpful - Full of knowledge! Great variety of beautiful plants! Hidden treasure!
Paul Canales
3 reviews
Love this place 😍♥️❤️
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8504 W Lake Rd, Lake City, PA 16423
February 7, 2026
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