Kent Wallace was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kent spent most of his adult life in the automobile industry at independent shops and dealerships, along with working at his own shop as a race car fabricator at age 24. Then, in 2001 a neighbor asked Kent if he could build her a koi pond like the one Kent's father had. From that point on pond building became his new passion. This first pond he built was submitted to Better Homes & Gardens Magazine and won Best Courtyard Nationwide in their special interest publication.

Best Practices | Indoor Water Wall and Koi Pond with Air-Lift Technology

By Kent Wallace / April 30, 2021 / 0 Comments

When the new owner of a yet-to-be-built home wants a koi pond and the house gets built around it, the pond shell is often the first concrete to be installed. This project started in late 2019 and finished in the spring of 2021. The pond is a trapezoid-shaped interior koi pond inside the home’s entrance […]

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How to Build an Island in a Water Feature

By Kent Wallace / August 29, 2020 / 1 Comment

The aesthetic aspect of pond design incorporates many characteristics, such as edge treatment, spill or waterfall type, bridges and, sometimes, islands. Island construction can come in various forms depending on the technique, but the visual impact and the portion above the water line are usually all the customer is interested in. The designer or contractor […]

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Using Concrete in Pond Construction

By Kent Wallace / June 25, 2020 / 0 Comments

When it comes to pond concrete construction methods, there are several types to consider. One of the most common methods is using a rubber liner or other flexible sheet over dirt. This is by far the easiest, and when used in an area with very stable earth, it can work well over a long period […]

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Circulation Strategies for Pond Management

By Kent Wallace / April 29, 2020 / 1 Comment

Circulation for ponds is an aspect of design that needs to be addressed early on. Many of us have had to assess a poorly performing pond only to determine that, even with good equipment, one of the main problems is poor circulation. This can be in the form of debris that collects in some areas […]

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17 Steps to Empower Your Customer’s Pond Design Choices

By Kent Wallace / February 26, 2020 / 0 Comments

The water feature industry is relatively young when compared to most of the established trades within construction, so it’s not uncommon to see seminars at sales conferences that focus on the bidding of a project, selling a project and closing on a deal. No question, the initial pond project consultation should instill confidence in the […]

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Best Pond Practices | Two Ponds, Two Ways

By Kent Wallace / October 29, 2019 / 0 Comments

The most common pond size across the country is 2,000 gallons. Potential customers often call me asking, “How much will it cost to build a 2,000-gallon pond?” Unfortunately, this question can never be answered over the phone without further consultation. So many factors are involved in making individual decisions about a specific design, including location, […]

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Best Pond Practices | Naturalistic Pond Edge Treatments

By Kent Wallace / August 28, 2019 / 1 Comment

A living pond is an artificial body of water with the functional capability of supporting aquatic life. The proper function of a living pond has little to nothing to do with its aesthetic makeup. The visual appearance of a pond relies upon a combination of how well it fits into the surrounding space and what […]

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Best Practices | Formal Courtyard Pond Design

By Kent Wallace / July 1, 2019 / 0 Comments

Zombie projects like this one are projects that come back to life after a long period of disappearance. The general contractor, Blue Heron, originally contacted me three years ago to provide the design and supply the equipment instead of coming in after the infrastructure was finished. The good thing about this project is that I […]

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Best Practices | Glass-Paneled, Raised-Pond Construction

By Kent Wallace / April 25, 2019 / 1 Comment

In early 2018, I received a call from Anthony in Aliso Viejo, California, who needed assistance designing his pond. Anthony was in construction and had acquired some glass panels. He wanted to build a pond with windows on the sides. Anthony and his wife Linda’s backyard was small, so a raised pond would be a […]

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Best Practices | Collaborative Formal Pond Design

By Kent Wallace / February 27, 2019 / 0 Comments

In the past couple of years, I have been fortunate enough to help design and supply equipment for clients who are interested working with both their pool and landscape contractors to build a formal pond. Occasionally a client will retain me and then go from contractor to contractor. The contractor-client relationship can be a delicate […]

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