Illinois Water Features

09/28/2026

🐢🎨 And the Turtle Painting Contest Winner Is…! 🏆

We had a little friendly competition between three of us to see who could paint the best turtle. After everyone cast their votes, we had a winner!

All three painted turtles were given away to people who voted, but we were lucky enough to get a picture from the person who received the winning turtle!

A big thank-you to everyone who voted and played along. We had a lot of fun with this contest—and it looks like this turtle found a pretty good home! 🐢❤️

09/27/2026

Our newest YouTube video is LIVE! 💦🐾

Watch us transform this backyard into a waterfall paradise built for dogs!

🎥 Watch now on our YouTube channel!

There’s something about the sound and movement of water that comple...

09/27/2026

09/24/2026

Nothing better than watching the next generation enjoy the beauty of a koi pond! 🐟❤️

These koi definitely know who to come running to when it’s feeding time!

Creating water features isn’t just about the pond—it’s about creating memories that last forever

09/23/2026

Found this cool praying mantis literally just hanging out by my fountain in the front yard! So cool seeing a little bit of nature enjoying the water feature too! 😎

09/22/2026

🐢🎨 THE TURTLE PAINTING CONTEST RESULTS ARE IN!!! 🎨🐢

Thank you to EVERYONE who voted for Turtle A, B, or C! We had a ton of fun with this one, and the votes are officially counted! 🙌

🏆 And the winning turtle is… TURTLE B!!! Nick's Turd!!!🏆
B absolutely crushed the voting! 😂🐢

Now for our 3 lucky turtle giveaway winners! 🎉

🐢 Turtle A Winner: Natalie Paus
🐢 Turtle B Winner: Ralph Ellis
🐢 Turtle C Winner: Kathy Rolen

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🎉

Winners, please contact Illinois Water Features to set up a time to pick up your turtle!

And now we have one more VERY important question…

😂 What do you guys think Nick should get for winning the turtle painting contest?!

Drop your ideas in the comments below! 👇👇👇

09/22/2026

💡 TECH TIP TUESDAY! 🍂

Fall is almost here, and the leaves are already starting to drop! 🍁

As more leaves hit your pond, check your skimmer basket more often and keep it cleaned out. A basket packed with leaves can restrict water flow, make your pump work harder, and cause problems with your water feature.

A quick skimmer check only takes a minute and can save you a headache later!

09/21/2026

🐢🎨 COME CAST YOUR VOTE! 🎨🐢

Which turtle has the BEST paint job — A, B, or C?!

🔥 VOTE + WIN! 🔥

To enter:
👉 Follow our page
❤️ Like this post
🗳️ Comment A, B, or C with your vote!

Everyone who follows, likes, and votes will be entered for a chance to WIN ONE OF THE 3 TURTLES! 🐢🏆

⏰ ONLY 24 HOURS TO ENTER!

Tomorrow at NOON, we’ll announce:
🏆 The turtle voted BEST PAINT JOB
🎉AND 3 WINNERS — each taking home one of the turtles!

LET THE TURTLE BATTLE BEGIN! 🐢🔥

09/21/2026

Please tune in this afternoon and vote for your favorite paint job!!!

We will have 3 awesome options—let us know which one you like best!