Author at POND Trade Magazine

Andy Pollock

Andy Pollock, formerly of Black Bear Nursery in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, has more than 35 years of aquatic plant-growing experience. Andy is now primarily focused on advising our customers on how to be successful with water plants. He provides quality assurance during the growing season and seeks out new selections to carry for the following season. He loves to share his knowledge of all things related to plants, including perennials and bulbs, but water plants are his true passion.

Fall Pond Plantings Set Stage for Spring Success

By Andy Pollock / August 29, 2025 / 0 Comments

For pond builders, fall is often viewed as the closing chapter of the busy season. But when it comes to planting, it can be one of the most strategic times to lay the foundation for a thriving pondscape. Whether you’re installing a new feature in September or putting the finishing touches on a fall renovation, […]

Making a Big Impact with Small Waterscapes

By Andy Pollock / October 24, 2022 / 0 Comments

Wouldn’t we all love to see a large-scale pond in every yard in America? Unfortunately, not all potential customers have the space or budget for a gigantic, six-figure pond in their backyards. We are well versed in all the reasons why large bodies of water are beneficial to the local ecosystem and create tranquil places […]

A Modern Approach to Growing Aquatic Plants

By Andy Pollock / December 26, 2019 / 0 Comments

Our company has imported bulbs from the Netherlands since 1980. Over the years, we have expanded our product line to include patio pots and urns, bare roots, plug perennials, domestic fruits and vegetables — and now water plants. You may be wondering what a flower-bulb company is doing in the water-plant business, but this is […]