Many first-time water gardeners can watch water lilies grow and not realize how quickly they overgrow. Ken Landon, Tim Davis and Zac deGarmeaux provide a video on how-to correctly repot an overgrown and overcrowded lily installation. The video provides step-by-step details of what to look for, such as a growth point of foliage, flower buds […]
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Kelly Billing has a long history in the water garden trade and a passion for aquatic plants. Her 31 years in the industry have provided abundant opportunities to plan, design and plant innumerable water features. As the owner of Water Becomes a Garden, her knowledge, expertise and careful attention to detail will be available to […]
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Recently, the National Aquaculture Association (NAA) met with the Dept. of Interior and other agencies to voice their concerns about the possible changes to the Lacey Act that could prohibit koi sales across state lines. The NAA sent an email documenting the discussion with the Federal representatives and below are the summary bullet points contained in […]
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Time to get your hands dirty and plant some lotus tubers. Larry Nau of Bergen Water Gardens takes you step-by-step in how to plant a lotus tuber and, specifically, a bull lotus. Lotus tubers grow into magnificent, hardy plants which bloom multiple times throughout the summer. The pots may be grown in another decorative pot […]
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An artist is someone who, by virtue of imagination, talent or skill, is a creator of work that carries distinct aesthetic value. An artisan, in contrast, embodies the core characteristics of an artist but channels his or her energy into the design and creation of a craft. Thus, a masterpiece constructed by an artisan tends […]
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Capturing the essence of the majestic, almost inimitable Adirondack Mountains sounds like a tall order, especially when your customer is located just outside of Philadelphia. Replicating such a unique, natural environment requires a deep appreciation for naturalism, and this masterpiece by Brian Buchholtz of PondWorks demonstrates exactly how it’s done. [box style=”rounded”]>> See More | […]
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Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus once said, “Nobody ever remembers who finished second at anything.” After Aquatica completed the finishing touches on this breathtaking, custom-designed waterfall and river system at The Legend at Merrill Hills golf club in Waukesha, Wisconsin, it was clear that this landscape centerpiece was second to none. >> See More | View […]
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One of the core duties of a judge is to serve as an impartial decision-maker in the pursuit of justice. Ideally, he or she should be equipped with a vast amount knowledge and experience in the appropriate field. >> See More | View all the winners via our Gallery Spotlight At POND Trade, we are […]
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Jason Lenox had the right approach when a customer asked him to include “pre-formed” tubs into a new pond design. The existing pre-formed tubs had a deep, emotional hook with this pond owner and Ponds Inc of Illinois complied by creating a new pond design. An excerpt from the article: There is a very touching […]
Read MoreEd Beaulieu and Kevin Dougherty headline Pondliner Wholesale’s 2017 Water Garden Expo on Feb. 21-24 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. This year’s theme, “Living the Pond Life,” draws its inspiration from the popular Facebook group that showcases the lifestyle enjoyed by those who build and own water features, without regard […]
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