I have been preaching these words for more than 20 years, and it rings true now more than ever. Pond construction as an industry continues to grow and develop, and practices like wetland filtration continue to evolve into more functional, easy-maintenance solutions. These solutions help us maintain the highest level of water quality in our …
Wetland Filtration Offers Simple Path to Clear Water Read More »
Budget and space permitting, there is nothing more powerful than a wetland filter. It’s a significant upgrade over even the largest biological waterfall filter in footprint, performance and cost…
We relish celebrating our “silver medalists” or runners-up in the 2024 Water Artisans of the Year contest every year, because sometimes the final vote tallies differ by just one or two votes. As you will see on the following pages, sometimes “second best” is a mere stone’s throw from top honors! POND Trade magazine is …
Runners-Up in the 2024 Water Artisans of the Year Contest Read More »
In any competition, it’s so very important to provide a level playing field for everybody involved. As we honor, recognize and showcase last pond season’s best of the best water-feature projects from around the globe, it’s refreshing to know that they were chosen anonymously. Winners are chosen without any corporate sponsorship or influence. That’s why …
As the founder of Stonebridge Pond & Waterfall, I’m always thinking of ways to push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship and stretch my imagination beyond the ordinary. For this build, I combined a couple of thoughts I’ve been meditating on for several years. First, I’d thought about the dark, cool depth of water in …
By now I’m sure you have heard of natural pools, a.k.a. swim ponds, a.k.a. recreation ponds … you get the gist. Whether big or small, these features are a great addition to any outdoor living space. While we always like to say the bigger the better, that doesn’t always jive with the budget or, in …
EasyPro Pond Products is excited to announce the release of their 2025 catalogs and great new products! EasyPro has collaborated with some of the premier recreational pond builders across the country to offer improved products to create your rec ponds. New offerings in this area include swim-rated pumps, thicker 60mil EPDM DuraLiner™, stronger 10 oz. …
In the quaint city of Holland, Michigan, the team at Platinum Ponds & Landscaping embarked on an ambitious project aimed at creating a stunning and serene outdoor space for a homeowner. The centerpiece of this project is an impressive 20-by-30, 3-foot-deep koi pond. The pond enhances the aesthetic appeal of the yard, and serves as …
Michigan Koi Pond Balances Functionality with Aesthetics Read More »
Four years ago, during the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal was baptized with his first Aquascape water feature. To say it was an honor and privilege to design and build a waterfall and pond for this amiable superstar is an extreme understatement. It was also a little …
The last 10%. How many times have we heard that the last 10% of a pond installation project is where all the magic happens and the newly designed water feature truly comes alive? Is it true? Yep! The last 10% is truly where everything comes together to finish off your masterpiece. Most of our clients …