We are pleased to announce the launch of the new IWGS plant database. This is fully searchable, by plant or hybridizer, with advanced filters to help you find that next plant for your pond – or help identify a plant you may already have. We have 3,000 plant names and over 1,000 photos of waterlily […]
I pay special attention to how each stone interacts with the others surrounding it and try to replicate mother nature at every turn.
Summer is winding down, which means it’s time to start compiling all the best photos and specifications of your best waterscape projects from the 2020 season. The Nov. 30 deadline to submit your entries to POND Trade’s fifth annual Water Artisans of the Year contest is right around the corner! Submissions will be presented blindly […]
POND Trade magazine has announced that it is now accepting entries for the 2020 Water Artisans of the Year contest, a staple of the pond and water garden industry in its fifth year. The independent contest was created in 2016 to pay homage to each year’s most stellar water-feature construction projects (and their runners-up) in […]
By Erin Porter, Hardscape Materials Inc. In the early days of COVID-19 and before life changed dramatically, I was treated to a trip to North Carolina for a seminar on water quality and fish health, which included a visit to a koi farm and dedicated retail pond store. It was a great trip and very […]
Homemade inground pool uses natural filtering, not chlorine. from r/DesignPorn
Atlantic’s Water Treatments are the perfect aid to make ponds and water features easier and less costly to maintain. Our dry and liquid biological conditioners, BioMax and BioMax+, contain beneficial bacteria to improve and balance a pond’s ecosystem. ReClaim Sludge Removing tablets remove the buildup of dead algae, decomposing leaves and fish waste on the […]
While grazing on Reddit, I found a great user video of koi being attracted to the beautiful waterfall. Take a look: After a long day of swimming, my koi like to take a nice shower. from r/ponds
Most owners want ponds to be as big as possible, but budget constraints don’t always allow for it. However, as pond owners become bigger fans, many want to expand on their original pond design. So how do you go about expanding your current pond? Well, our recent winner of the Contractor’s Corner quarterly award, Lloyd […]
While all of us love critters and wildlife, in general, we have to keep pond predators like herons away from our beloved koi and goldfish. This video from Foisy Aquatics provides 10 methods to keep herons away from your pond, and this issue can be a great reason to connect with customers and discuss […]