Pond Decorations: Unique Pond Decorating Ideas & Ornaments

by Tory Jon | Last Updated: November 01, 2021

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Pond Statues & Ornaments

Pond statues and ornaments are some of the most popular forms of pond decor out there for a few reasons – they are super easy to set up (just place it near your pond) and they are oftentimes the centerpiece of your pond’s theme. Plus, they make great gifts for the pond enthusiast in your life! Here are just a few of our favorite garden pond ornaments and decorations.

Miniature Frog Garden Statue Drinking Coffee

This adorable miniature frog statue measures 2 inches high by 2 inches wide and will make a great addition to any pond or water garden.

This product is hand carved so you can be sure that your frog is truly unique. And they are painted with UV and weather-resistant paint for long life in harsh elements.

Plus, you can feel confident with your purchase with their safe and secure packaging and shipping and a 100% money-back guarantee in the event your frog comes cracked or broken.

Boy Fishing Pond Statue

Relive your childhood memories sitting on the dock and pole in hand with this high-quality boy fishing statue from Design Toscano.

The incredible detail on this statue is sure to impress you and your friends as you can even see the scales on the fish dangling from the real wooden pole.

The sculpture is crafted with real crushed stone cast in resin and covered with a two-tone UV resistant finish for extra durability.

Frog & Turtles Pond Statue

Titled “In Good Company”, this adorable statue of two turtles and a bright green frog stacked on top of each other is the perfect addition to any pond or water garden.

The incredible detail of this sculpture will leave you thinking they are living animals.

This statue is hand-cast using crushed stone and finished with a UV resistant paint for extreme durability.

Floating Pond Decorations

Oftentimes people decorate the area around their ponds, but not the pond itself. However, an excellent way to add some unique character to a pond is with floating ornaments and decorations. It can also serve the dual purpose of keeping predators like heron away from your pond fish!

Floating Flower Lights

Light up your pond at night with these floating lotus flowers! Made of foam, these life-like flowers slowly rotate through 7 different colors (red, green, blue, purple, cyan, yellow, and white).

These pond decorations feature a replaceable battery and provide up to 100 hours of use.

They are extremely versatile, as well! You can float them in your pond, pool, or decorate the landscaping of your pond or garden.

Laguna Woven Fabric Floating Plant Basket

The Laguna floating plant baskets add a unique, yet natural look to your pond.

These are perfect for ponds that don’t have a natural plant shelf. And the floating design, while aesthetically pleasing, also has a functional use – it can provide valuable shelter for fish.

The basket is designed to let water in, but not let soil out and comes with an anchor to hold it in place.

Floating Alligator Head

This floating alligator head will not only provide some real character and shock value to your pond, but it also can serve an important role in protecting your pond from predators like heron, geese, and other birds. This can be especially important if you have a problem with predators attacking your fish.

This floating alligator replica is life-like and even moves in a realistic pattern with the wind or water movement.

It’s made from durable urethane foam and measures 22.5 inches long by 8.5 inches wide and is 3 inches high.

Artificial Pond Plants

Pond plants can play an important role in your pond's ecosystem, but sometimes you just want to add the style of plants without the maintenance. That’s where artificial pond plants come in! These fake plants, usually made from non-toxic plastic or foam, add beauty and a natural aesthetic to your pond. If you’re looking for real plants, then check out our guide to oxygenating pond plants to see our top picks.

Artificial Floating Lotus Flowers

These artificial floating lotus flowers add long-lasting beauty to your pond with none of the maintenance of real flowers.

These life-like flowers are made from a high-quality foam that won’t fade in the water. And they come with a plastic loop underneath so you can anchor them down with weights.

This set comes with 6 lotus flowers that measure 6 to 7 inches in diameter and are 2 inches tall.

Multi-Color Floating Lotus Flowers

Similar to the floating lotus flowers above, these are made from high-quality foam, but these particular flowers feature-rich life-like colors.

The set comes 4with 4 flowers in different colors – Pink, Crimson, Ivory, and Orange. Each flower features a plastic loop on the bottom to attach a weighted anchor to.

These flowers measure 6 to 7 inches in diameter, are 2 inches high, and come with a 100% money-back guarantee.

Floating Lotus Leaf

Add the look of lily pads to your pond without the maintenance hassles with these realistic looking leaves.

Made from EVA foam, these artificial lotus leaves measure roughly 18cm in diameter.

Along with adding visual appeal to your pond, they can also double as a hiding spot and protection for your koi or other fish.

Pond Spitter Ideas

A pond just doesn’t seem complete without a spitter statue! A pond spitter is more than just an ornamental statue, it's also a mini water feature as it pumps water from your pond and spits it back in, a pond aerator, and provides a low-level and calming ambient noise.

Frog Pond Spitter

This frog pond spitter from the popular TetraPond brand provides a stylish way to aerate your pond and create water movement.

Simply connect a ½” or ¾” tube from your pond pump to the frog and watch it continuously spit out a steady stream of water. You could even connect a solar pond pump for a zero-running cost spitter!

The frog measures approximately 6.5 inches long by 3.5 inches high and 5.75 inches wide.

Asian Koi Pond Spitter

Another high-quality statue from Design Toscano, this koi pond spitter is hand-cast using crushed stone and bonded with designer resin giving it great strength and durability. Each fish is hand-painted so you can be sure that your spitter is truly unique.

This pond spitter provides a unique and attractive way to aerate your pond, create water movement, and add a peaceful ambient sound to your pond.

The koi fish statue measures 6.5 inches wide by 6.5 inches deep and is 9.5 inches tall. It weighs around 4 lbs and has a 12 mm or ½ inch copper pipe tube that you can connect your pump too.

African Hippo Pond Spitter

One of our favorites, this African hippo pond spitter is yet another high-quality statue from Design Toscano. The realistic design is hand-cast using crushed stone and hand-painted for a truly unique look.

You can use it as a stylish statue or as a pond spitter by connecting your water pump up to its ½ inch pipe.

The statue measures 10.5 inches wide by 10 inches deep and is 9 inches tall. It weighs 3 pounds.

Underwater Pond Decorations

An often-overlooked place to add some style and character to your pond is under the water. This is a great place to add some dramatic lighting effects and decor like a sunken pirate ship or barrel, which can double as a hiding place for your fish.

Jebao Submersible LED Colored Pond Lights

Light up your pond with Jebao’s submersible pond lights! This is our favorite, and of the best ways to dramatically add character and style to a pond.

These LED lights come in multiple colors (red, green, yellow, blue, white) and are extremely long-lasting – up to 100,00 hours!

The lights themselves measure 2.25 inches by 3 inches high and come with a power cord that is 16 feet long.

Tip: Light up a waterfall by placing one of these lights behind it!

Broken Barrel Underwater Decoration

This broken barrel decoration is actually designed for an aquarium, but I want you to think outside of the box here when it comes to decorating your pond. Not only would this barrel look intriguing under the water in your pond (especially if you had a light on it), but it can also double as a safe space for any smaller fish you might have.

This particular barrel is made of a high-quality resin that is fish-safe and won’t fade. It also features a flat bottom, so it won’t roll around or move with any water movement.

The barrel measures 4.1 inches long by 2.4 inches wide and is 2.4 inches.

Underwater Colored LED Tea Lights

Like the Jebao pond lights above, these multi-colored tea lights are a great way to add underwater lighting to your pond. But, with these tea lights, you don’t need an electrical outlet nearby.

These waterproof lights are battery-operated, using two CR2450 batteries that last for about 36 hours of continued use. They also come with 2 remote controls, so you don’t have to manually take them out of the water to turn them on/off like many other battery-powered lights.

Plus, you don’t need to just use them underwater, as they are extremely versatile and can be used anywhere in or out of your pond or water garden.

Pond Landscape Lighting

Pond lighting is one of the best ways to add dramatic effect and really give your pond that magical experience at night. In fact, we created an entire guide to pond lighting that I highly recommend if you’re serious about adding in some lights. Below are just a few of our favorite pond lights that you can quickly and easily add to your landscaping.

Moon Glass Globe Solar LED Light Decoration

This beautiful moon-inspired stake light is the perfect addition to any pond or water garden!

Illuminate your pond area at night with the white LED light that is solar-powered. It charges all day and provides up to 6 hours of light at night.

The durable construction and weather resistant finish will allow for many years of use.

The item measures 7.5 inches wide by 3 inches deep and stands 40 inches tall. It comes with a 100% money-back guarantee within 180 days so you can buy with confidence.

Solar Dancing Flame Torches

Create a truly unique experience by adding a dancing flame effect to the landscape of your pond or water garden.

These waterproof and dust resistant torches are solar-powered providing up to 8 hours of dancing light around your pond at night. The built-in sensor automatically turns the lights on at night and off in the morning.

These gorgeous LED lights are available in multiple colors including blue, purple, and yellow flames. Plus, you can buy with confidence with their 30-day 100% money-back guarantee.

Solar-Powered Lily Flower Stake Lights

These beautiful color-changing lily flowers will add style and flair to any pond or water garden!

Light up the landscape of your pond with these solar-powered lights that are easy to install – simply stake them in the ground in your desired location.

Both the stems and leaves are adjustable giving you the ability to shape and style the flower lights however you like.

Fully charged, these lights will light up your pond for up to 8 hours at night. Plus, they turn on at night and off in the morning so you’ll never have to worry about touching them again.