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Variable Speed Motors from US Motors now available at Santa Barbara Koi

Santa Barbara Koi has had a working relationship with US Motors for 3 years, working on the development of variable speed motors for our Koi ponds. It has been a fruitful relationship, as US Motors has just released a product that is ideal for ponds.

The variable speed motors now have an adjustable priming speed, allowing for seamless installation on all pond filter systems….

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New Vianti Falls 6\" Extended Lip Spillway Kits

Vianti Falls 6\" extended lip spillways are now available in complete kits. The Vianti Falls design features a trouble free stainless steel spillway, optional LED light strip, basin, pump and plumbing. Runner up at the 2011 Irrigation Association show in new product specialty category, Vianti Falls kits are energy efficient and easy to install.

Available in 11\\", 23\\" and…

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BioSafe Systems Announces New Merchandising Display

BioSafe Systems is pleased to announce, their new Lawn & Garden Organic Prevention Center off-shelf plastic display, to help garden centers drive sales and increase profits. The display offers products for customers looking for sustainable and effective solutions to their gardening woes. A great option for garden centers with limited space, the 4 shelf display includes everything…

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Atlantic Water Gardens introduces Stainless Steel Splash Rings

Atlantic Water Gardens is pleased to present Stainless Steel Splash Rings, an elegant new way to control splash.

Made from 304 stainless steel mesh, these rings tame errant droplets, eliminating splash and reducing the frequency between basin top ups. Available in widths of 16”, 28” and 40”, these splash rings complement all of Atlantic’s formal spillway sizes. And for…

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Web Exclusive Articles

VICTORIA: The Seductress

Patricia Evans

Longwood Gardens releases "Victoria: The Seductress", the first lavish and comprehensive book chronicling the discovery, impact and influence of the Victoria water lily, a mammoth Amazonian water lily that is one of the world’s most fascinating plants. Longwood Gardens Curator of Plants and international plant explorer Tomasz Aniśko authored the book, which was previewed at the Philadelphia Flower Show where a Victoria water lily was on display.

May is Garden for Wildlife Month

National Wildlife Federation

Make your backyard a wildlife oasis. From bird watchers to butterfly lovers, people across the country are transforming their gardens into havens for wildlife in celebration of National Wildlife Federation’s Garden for Wildlife Month and its Certified Wildlife Habitat™ program.

NYMPHAEA ‘PINK DAWN’ named 2013 Collector's Aquatic Plant of the Year

Tamara Kilbane

The International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society (IWGS) announces Nymphaea ‘Pink Dawn’ as the 2013 Collector’s Aquatic Plant of the Year. This hardy waterlily boasts uniquely variegated blooms of pink and white held above leaves ranging from green to bronze in color.

Articles from May/June 2013

Click! Tips for gorgeous water feature photography

Benjamin Timmermans

Bad photography makes even the most beautiful water features look dull and dreary. But with the right equipment and a little know-how, breathtaking shots are well within reach. Benjamin Timmermans of Liquid Landscapes offers a wealth of tips for photographs that are just as gorgeous as the ponds they capture.

The Clean Water Mystery: Three keys to maintaining the quality of your water

Damon Roberts, Allen Clawson

Clear, clean water can be the difference between an eye-catching pond and an eyesore. But achieving crystal clarity — or at least good water quality — can be a tricky balancing act. Follow these three keys from Damon Roberts and Allen Clawson of Cloward H20 to maintain a water feature that’s pleasing to both owner and visitors.

Make a Splash with Native Shoreline Perennials: Maintaining a balanced ecosystem with native plants

John Mark Courtney

No matter how big or small the body of water, plants play an essential role in maintaining good water quality and a healthy, balanced habitat. In this ode to flora that will educate the most seasoned botanist, John Mark Courtney demonstrates how plants are the key element of a balanced pond ecosystem.