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Hello my name is Travis Jantzer! I make videos about Landscaping Ideas and DIY Projects.
My Wife and I have been married for 4+ years and have a two daughters. We love road trips, bouldering, and ultimate frisbee. I love Landscaping. We have also rebuilt after a Wildfire that destroyed the family business I run with my Dad. Stop by my channel any time to see a project I'm proud of. Leave a comment and we can chat :)
Travis

[@travisjantzer]

Hey all! I recently bought an Acre of land to build a homestead for my family. Its a huge project and I'm documenting all my work there. Go check it out in this video playlist :) Thanks for Watching! kzbin.info/aero/PLs3aM0rQNXUh0Jih7S2UCuaohvtxppEQQ

[@elberthardy961]

This is the way to do a YT Video! Music is so annoying. When I want music, I like to see the musicians. It doesn't go with 'how-to' videos. And sometimes words are superfluous. Great job with yours! Thank you. I hope others can follow suit!

[@travisjantzer]

Everyone has different tastes. I'm really glad you enjoy this video though! I'll make more in this style in the future.

[@ellenhartley4998]

So you never turn on the radio? That's too bad.

[@trickshotish]

Reminded me of a Benny hill sketch

[@christinesonnenberg7713]

@@ellenhartley4998 So quiet, but soothing

[@christinesonnenberg7713]

@@trickshotish How funny I love Benny Hill

[@daleannharsh8295]

Nice water feature. I think I'd put the pump in back, under a slab that was more easily removed. That impeller is going to foul and need cleaning and those little pumps don't last forever. (keeper of ponds X 30 years now)

[@travisjantzer]

Since a lot of people have mentioned it, I'm not done making videos with voice over and commentary. I just wanted to try something different and maybe reach a wider audience. This video had very little to talk about that has not already been said in my previous videos. I do have a few projects coming up that will be made in my typical fashion, so stay tuned! That being said, I appreciate all the feedback! The community I have here is what keeps me going and I'm flattered you all miss hearing my voice. haha 😄

[@armymatters8042]

So understated and natural looking, lovely stone. And no irritating music. Excellent.

[@josephcimino4203]

So there’s no filtering system?

[@josephcimino4203]

You were laying down multiple layers of an underlayment other than the rubber/ plastic liner. What was it for? Just to catch the pea gravel?

[@videoability1]

This pond/fountain has a beautiful sound... very natural! Great job!

[@Raenman66]

Yesssss...thank you. This is refreshing. I get all the information that I need and want without the annoying repetitive music and narration filled with the incessant "uhmm"s or the attempts to sound "cool" (or whatever the current equivalent term is). In addition, you speed up the repetitive activity such as shoveling. This is very considerate; we all know how to shovel. Keep up the good work. We appreciate it.

[@travisjantzer]

Yea I really enjoy the videos that just show the work without the nonsense. Even when I narrate and explain in my videos I try to keep it relevant. I plan on making more Not Talking or Music videos this summer. Waiting on the Ice to leave. Glad you enjoyed this video! I particularly enjoyed making this one.

[@toppcatt5113]

This is one of the coolest ones Ive seen. It looks like an actual spring. Id love to see it in a year or two.

[@travisjantzer]

Thanks!

[@NiceLoki]

I think this is my favourite water feature design, chunky blocks of flat stone that creates a nice set of surfaces for the water to run over with the additional bonus of chuckling water sounds.

[@josebuenrostro2665]

I like it, and also appreciated the no music to it. The only thing that I would do differently is an easy access to the pump, since you never know how long it will last. Another feature that I add to my fountains is a Floater connected to the water valve so that I don't have to worry about refilling the reservoir since water tends to evaporate. Other than that, BEAUTIFUL.

[@meztiza26]

I wish I was sitting next to that fountain drinking some tea and reading a book. Congratulations so beautiful.

[@RaraAvis1138]

Cant tell you how much i appreciate the no talking. I have several learning disabilities and its so much easier to understand how to do something without all the yammering on and on about nothing. I love this so much, thank you. Those large stones are wonderful and with moss!💚💙

[@travisjantzer]

I actually Really enjoyed making this video so I'm glad you appreciate it :) I definitely plan on making more like this in the future.

[@RaraAvis1138]

@@travisjantzer Thats awesome - its important to enjoy our work. Great camera angles too! Question: the clothe you use, is that just the regular kind you use for landscaping and gardening?

[@miriamrobarts]

You could try muting the videos & using the Closed Caption setting if you want to know what they are saying.

[@Artsrock36]

Awesome but how did u drill holes in rocks?

[@joewoodchuck3824]

Great work. I wish there was a way for more people to move those huge stones.

[@ts8495]

Awesome video! Not endlessly yapping about obvious things is refreshing!

[@javierrodriguez-vy7pw]

Very nice build video! In my experience i would use a thicker liner like 45 mil rubber liner. The pvc liners always get brittle and crack very quickly if you live where it gets cold in the winter. Looks great and i plan to try this style of fountain for my yard.

[@TheCrystalroses]

Pretty cool looks simular to one of mine. Love the natural sounds of water. 6 months after I found some complimentary flat stone bulit a setting bench chair to enjoy moments.

[@5yearsout]

I've had the idea of using milk crates before but I was curious how well they would actually work, well this build proves to me it makes sense to use them. I've been watching your builds for a quite awhile now and they just keep getting better, thanks for showing them.

[@travisjantzer]

Thanks! I'm glad you like them

[@mikeb1039]

Beautifully done! The gym shoes cost you a LOT of energy with their flexing. You need a stiff sole when digging, much more efficient energy transfer.

[@kittyfruitloop8264]

Thanks for the tip, I never thought about the type of shoe and job efficiency. I love hiking boots and men's construction boots over running shoes any day. Except for long walks in the summer, then running shoes. BTW,. Men's boots last SO much longer than women's. Women's shoes are a rip off quality wise.

[@krickette5569]

Beautiful fountain, but I do enjoy listening to your perspective and learning why you do things a specific way.

[@travisjantzer]

I appreciate that!

[@KamikazeSexPilot_TTV]

@@travisjantzer You could probably put captions on the video for explanations if you like

[@TommyBlanton]

Looks great… now I have to pee 😂

[@tenadelatorre4235]

I absolutely love this , listening to this is so peaceful...

[@travisjantzer]

You'd love the little pond I made for my ducks recently!

[@tenadelatorre4235]

@@travisjantzer really

[@Earthstein]

Beautiful design. Love it.

[@davidgirtzOnAirMedia]

Fantastic! No need to spend $1,000.00 on a kit! The milk cases are just an incredible way to keep the water flowing! Thanks! On to my attempt!!

[@nunyabiznes4471]

The milk crates will fail. Should you attempt, I’d recommend aquablocks they will hold more weight and will not break. I am a woman, and made a 25’ pondless waterfall at my property. I spent in total, 2500 and ended up with a 35k project. It’s import to buy good underlayment and a high quality pond liner. Don’t use milk crates they will fail. Good luck😊

[@kmac3025]

I have been watching a lot of videos on this subject and now I know what I will be doing near the front door. A great outcome. Thanks so much!

[@theresafinn4257]

Excellent video. No music is great. I love the sound made by the fountain!

[@travisjantzer]

I just made another video of a mini pond I made for my Ducks :)

[@ofcv1238]

Outstanding weekend warrior! I love power efficiency in execution!!!

[@roberiofernandes3571]

loved the way you planned the water to fall. well done. looks wonderful

[@atlantapage1153]

I love your innovation and the simplicity of it. Bravo! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your creativity.

[@travisjantzer]

More to come!

[@lauriec3354]

That is the best video, detailed, then fast motion. Gets right to the point! Thank you for sharing this beautiful project!

[@macmacancheese5188]

Absolutely fantastic work.

[@richierich4810]

That looks really nice & sounds really nice.

[@jeffreymartin6369]

Travis this isn’t a fountain, it’s a waterfall. For a non expert I’m amazed! You should be in water garden business charging thousands for this type installation. I’m a designer! It’s gorgeous.

[@fish1999onBass]

*Beautiful job, congratulations on your waterfall*

[@oS-FrAcTuReD76]

I appreciate this vid, working on a pond of my own, refreshing to find a vid that is simply someone doing what needs to be done as a good template for ideas .....

[@cpickslay]

Clever use of milk crates. Been thinking about the best way to support mine without buying an expensive basin. Also the plants are a great touch.

[@marilynmourdock3688]

This is so pretty, and when the moss grows in, it will be even better!

[@40Figs]

Amazing work! I'm bookmarking this for when we get to our backyard!

[@tanis1111]

Well done, it looks great. Hard work indeed. Wow Thanks for sharing step by step. Enjoy!

[@richardh1127]

Very enjoyable watch. Especially with no music 🎉

[@margaridavelhinho1618]

Lovely. I adore. So simple and so beautiful . Who could ask for more? Thank you for sahring with us.

[@randydurston4777]

Great work brother. Gives me ideas for my future fountain for my new house in the near future. Thank you.

[@christineshotton824]

Very well done, small amount of time, energy and money. *Here we have beauty, with less is more.* *Nice sounding and looking water effect!*

[@freedomofreligion3248]

Here's the thing: I LOVE + need the talking, the EXPLANATIONS, the in-depth, add'l knowledge!!

[@travisjantzer]

Have you seen my other videos? :)

[@ourgranny3518]

Very nice,and I really like the flowering tree behind it.🥳🙏

[@filly3594]

Looks great, but it's gonna be a devil to clean when the algae sets in to the water reservoir under those heavy rocks.

[@BigScaryGames]

Seems like it'd be difficult to maintain - is there easy access to the pump somehow?

[@hayleykiragsd855]

Looks lovely👍🏼 I’ve been watching you in videos as I am gonna make a water feature hope it turns out as good…. Maybe a little talking wouldn’t go a miss 😊 keep on making videos…. Your water features are beautiful

[@travisjantzer]

Let me know how it goes! :)

[@dadjake]

Good stuff. One question that popped up in my head is if you don't want to use any filters? They can be pricy, but they keep the water looking clean

[@user-qo3jh9mn1t]

I don't mind instructions or clarifications when necessary but I usually just turn music off. Great job. I'll be looking at more of your videos.

[@tracygee]

This was so relaxing to watch and very interesting. Nice fountain!

[@travisjantzer]

thanks!

[@a1lover78]

This is the best I've seen

[@Raynestorm1968]

Loved the fountain! So simple but so beautiful. Can I ask what pump you used. Also liked the no talking and no music. Listening to all the different summer sounds around you. From chickens clucking and crowing, to someone mowing their lawn. Very nice. Thank you for sharing.

[@kpnightingale4438]

If owning a property where I could do this was affordable I would try my hand at this, you’re an inspiration man. It’s more work but you should keep doing voiceovers cause I like to hear your perspective. Great job

[@travisjantzer]

I too wish I owned property I could make more of these on. Not sure I have the time though.

[@sandylotion]

My landlord is cool if I make changes that improve the value/aesthetic of the property and he won't have to send somebody to fix it, lol, you should mention it to them assuming you're fully capable of doing a professional job. Life is a renovation, never stop improving yourself and everything around you, society will reflect.

[@pamelasaba7885]

Very nice! Amazing job. I would add some kind of solar light to show the beautiful work.

[@samanthab1923]

Very cool. Looks completely natural.

[@FisherCatProductions]

I've been comparing ideas for a small water feature in our garden. Nice looking project. Simple, neat, natural looking. I agree with one comment--I would pay another $35 for a 45 mil EDPM heavy duty pond liner. This needs to last for many years, and changing it out would be a disaster. Even the reviewers on Amazon complain that this thin, PVC liner was punctured under careful handling. Buy once: cry once.

[@Sagatta32]

That's some great creativity! Glad to see you make it work out! Where would you say is the best way to find some of these pretty rocks? I'll likely be using slabs and/or small rocks around our house to prevent the dirt from splashing up (when it rains/wind) that ruins the red wall paint. It would be cool having a small water feature or perhaps an elevated bird bath. We have a quite tiny front yard. Greetings from Sweden.

[@caroltrego1379]

Bet your back hurt after that project. No wonder you are so nice and slim. Well done. Do you ever see birds at your water fall fountain? Thanks for sharing.

[@Bodezefah]

Really like your videos! Glad to see another person using alternatives to aquablocks.

[@jasonld]

It amazes me how many people dig without gloves. Am I the only one that seems to dig so much that I get blisters? lol

[@ConservativeVet84]

Toughen up😂

[@carolinebesinger8611]

Looking beautiful, great job. Inspiring!🎉

[@LDuke-pc7kq]

Beautiful, great job! 👍

[@pegturner6748]

Another great-sounding waterfall!

[@travisjantzer]

Many thanks! I just made another one this week I’m really proud of.

[@KarenLaMontagne]

Hey Travis! Wonderful job, excellent artistic eye. Do you make house calls to New Hampshire?❤

[@travisjantzer]

I flew to SoCal last year to build a creek for a subscriber once. I’m too busy this year to do that again. I’d like to again some day.

[@mythosarts]

Sick. This is the best putting green tutorial on youtube

[@dee-jae9989]

Peaceful water sounds. Great job!

[@travisjantzer]

:)

[@naomirempel]

This is so beautiful. Well done!!

[@midlifetv829]

정말 좋은 아이디어입니다. 나도 배워서 만들어 볼 생각입니다. 감사합니다.

[@sandylotion]

New sub here, got ya from Reddit, this stuff is right up my alley, too late to do it this year, but I'm gonna prep some areas for next summer now. Thanks for the awesome idea as watering my outdoor flowers and veg is always a pita, but having a beautiful aerated fountain would make an excellent water source lol.

[@travisjantzer]

nice! let me know how it goes.

[@christinesonnenberg7713]

I want to make this!

[@ArboursAbroad]

Makes me wanna keep watching. I like it!

[@travisjantzer]

im glad!

[@nlay42]

Great job! Awesome video demonstration!

[@credit2020]

Great video. You are gifted and talented. Press On!!!

[@joykeithline698]

Impressive! Thank you.

[@elizabethgarces4939]

It's beautiful.. blessings 🙏

[@mythosarts]

Looks so good. I have a question though. What is the fabric you layed down underneath and above the black pond liner? Is it some kind of filter fabric?

[@savannahsmiles1797]

it looks like the regular landscape fabric you can't get to put under rocks at the big box garden ctrs.

[@pammietime4495]

Wow this is truly beautiful!!

[@bagherihelen]

Fantastic job Thank you for sharing

[@DrivingWithJake]

Turned out great. Good job.

[@diegocantona9627]

Fab result for 4 hours effort 👍

[@professionalwindowwashing]

cool video. very fast work. my only concern is mosquitos.

[@apt5245]

I'M TOTALLY DOING THIS! Thank you for a great video.

[@travisjantzer]

You can do it!

[@apt5245]

@@travisjantzer I have 2 metates that will fit nicely as center pieces.

[@donnasantamaria8317]

Perfect fountain. Did you purchase the stone with the hole drilled? What was the overall cost to build and what plants did you use? thanks for the video.

[@lorettagordon4148]

Absolutely gorgeous, great job.👍

[@travisjantzer]

Thanks :)

[@sshaw4429]

I bet the birds love it!

[@rscalise2011]

Wow impressive!!! Thank you for the idea

[@travisjantzer]

sure thing!

[@FernandoRN]

That was a lot of work but you nailed it! That looks amazing. What type of plants did you plant in the water?

[@travisjantzer]

Thanks! The customer on this one chose the plants and I don’t remember the names.

[@makeitworkdiy3768]

Great vid! Looking to build one myself.

[@travisjantzer]

Good luck!

[@timothymathew6047]

Great addition!

[@surgeinc1]

Beautiful, such an inspiration!

[@gigistrus490]

That was quite lovely and inspirational.

[@travisjantzer]

:)

[@kareno8634]

*"Ultimate Frisbee"* YO, me too! _Ultimate_ 'PFC' Philadelphia Frisbee Club [decades ago] lol Pond turned out Quite Nice. Sound of Water Rules! Moss on Stone edge adds 'Character'.

[@travisjantzer]

Nice! I love ultimate. I play year round. The moss looks great doesnt it?

[@lesliebumgardner8080]

Very pretty. 2 questions please. What did you do to make the water come up through the stone? Is it a solar pump or is it electrically run? I saw no cords. You did a wonderful job . Thank you for sharing.

[@travisjantzer]

Thanks for watching! Wired pump. I used an extension cord the homeowner was gonna do their own electrical later. The rock has a hole drilled with a masonry bit.

[@CaptZenPetabyte]

I have been bingeing your videos recently and learning all I can as Id love to build something like this myself for my mothers garden area. May I ask, the crates are a great idea to open up the space for water, but do the crates last?

[@travisjantzer]

As far as I can tell the crates work to create space but I wouldn’t trust them under much weight. That’s why I put the rocks on the concrete block. If you don’t want to worry about that, the Aquablox work great. Glad you like my videos! Thanks for watching :)

[@ellenhartley4998]

What are the materials you used to line the pond with? Do you have a product guide for the pump?

[@shawnsmith2052]

Awesome.

[@pemabird]

full product list would be helpful

[@RobJorg]

idea! how about a water ornament focused on providing birds with water and bathing solar powered and with like a water filter option. can it be done with an aquarium filter and pump?

[@travisjantzer]

I imagine an aquarium filter and pump would work.

[@purplejanew]

I like you explaining exactly what you are doing as it is very helpful and informative and I always adore the results of your hard work! (Also what were you listening to? - Just being nosey LOL!)

[@travisjantzer]

I spent the two hours listening to 2000's Emo Rock music. (Taking Back Sunday, The Used, My Chemical Romance, Etc.) lol I'm glad you find my usual commentary helpful!

[@purplejanew]

@@travisjantzer Emo is now something I need to explore! Thank you Travis!

[@ronwilson330]

Nicely done… !