Dock it here

The chores that come with owning a pond are all worth it when it's time to kick back and relax. When you step out over the water on your own dock, outdoor activities such as fishing, swimming, and simply taking in the scenery are even better.

"A lot of times, the customers have a place to go with their families and to get away and just enjoy nature," says Chris Girard of The Dock Doctors (www.thedockdoctors.com) in Ferrisburg, Vermont. "The dock is really the final piece to their puzzle."