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Christopher Bell

Christopher Paul Bell is an award-winning water feature and natural stone wall artisan. He is the owner and operator of Bell Ponds, Plants and Patios, with more than 25 years in the field. He loves that after so many years, there is still always so much to learn. Through the love of my children ("The Bell Tribe") and fiancee, and with support from Yorktown Garden Market and Eastridge Lawns and Landscapes, we are unique in our ability to provide complete home transformations. We believe that with unity comes strength, and through that belief, we consistently seek the wisdom of the best in our field. We are very proud and happy to call Gerard Touhey, Jason Lenox and Lloyd Lightsey our friends and mentors. With these key components in place, and through the grace of God, we are able to provide a level of quality that exceeds our clients' expectations. Our passion fuels us, as artisans in our field, to not only showcase our talents but also leave a positive mark on this world, providing our clients with some of its finer points in their very own yard.

Three Generations Team up for Intricate Koi Pond Build

By Christopher Bell / December 27, 2020 / 1 Comment

A little over a year ago, I was in Englewood, Florida, a beautiful town right around the corner from Venice Beach and world-famous Siesta Key. It was my second trip in just a few months, as I helped my parents move up to Mathews, Virginia, where I make my home and operate my business. We […]

The Foundation of Why: An Artistic Pond Construction Approach

By Christopher Bell / February 28, 2018 / 0 Comments

It’s simple, right? Dig a hole and fill it with water. But beyond that, I’ve found that there are very few things installers can agree upon when it comes to pond construction. Dinner of Champions It was October 2017 when I found myself eating dinner next to Lora Lee Gelles at the beautiful Bear Creek […]

Contractor’s Corner | Three-Urn Set Completes Hardscape Install

By Christopher Bell / June 1, 2017 / 0 Comments

Three days into the hardscape install, the clients, after spending a few hours thumbing through a catalog, spotted a similar three-urn set and fell in love with it.