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Backyard Getaway

The Backyard Getaway is a family owned and operated service and retail pond & water garden business that grew from a hobby into a passion. Let us add the peace and tranquility of flowing water to your backyard and enhance your landscape with a unique water feature. Whether you prefer a Koi pond, a water garden with beautiful lilies, pondless waterfall or even a pet friendly pond for your dog, we will create your perfect getaway in your own backyard. We offer pond installation, maintenance & restoration services. 

Do-it-yourselfers order your pond equipment & supplies online or call us for local delivery in Manatee & Sarasota Counties. Koi & Aquatic plants are available for viewing by appointment. We carry a full line of pond & water garden products from Liner & Pumps to Filters & UVs. We also carry water treatments, lighting, water lilies, aquatic plants, live Koi & koi food. Our customers are our number one priority & we will be happy to walk you through & show you step by step how to install your water feature.

Ask about our free garden clinics,

hands on pond build classes, our annual parade of ponds water garden tour & our Backyard Friends Club. If you would like to see one of our water garden creations contact us & we will be happy to give you an address to visit. Call today for your pond consultation.

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WQ Magazine
Our magazine is now your magazine. Starting April 15, 2009 WQ Mag online will truly make you part of the magazine itself. Our online version will enable you to write and contribute your own stories, music, videos and so much more. You’ll find your daily horoscope, be able to shop local stores right from our site, promote your business, post events on our calendar, share your dating horror stories, read a story on healthy living or see a video on how to create the perfect romantic evening.

One of the best parts of our new website is that it is a community – your community. WQ Mag online features groups of like minded women called WQ Chic Cliques. To start, there will be fifteen different Chic Cliques to choose from – but it only gets bigger from there. Join as many as you like- it’s all for free!

Artists will be able to find other creative minds in the Designing Women Chic Clique. Business women will be able to network with thousands of potential customers by joining the Women at Work Clique. Moms will love the fun ideas,great events and terrific tips in Chics with Chiclets Clique. When you become a Chic Clique member you will get your own profile page where you can let other women know about you. Post videos, photos, even write articles. You’ll be able to communicate anything and everything – it’s all about you!