When the second-most deadly earthquake in history tore through Haiti, help and comfort came from an unlikely source: the pond industry. In this touching glimpse of humanitarianism at work, Rick Bartel describes the unique mission of Ponds for Peace, anMore…
PONDS for Peace: Part 2
In the Midst of the Wreckage, the Water Flows, PART 2
In 2010, an earthquake demolished the city of Léogâne, Haiti, destroying buildings, homes and families en masse. In Part Two of his heart-wrenching report, Rick Bartel outlines the efforts of Water for the World to restore hope and beauty toMore…
Rock and Boulder Design | Don’t Put That There!
How rock and boulder placement can make or break your project
To the average pond lover, rocks are the most straightforward part of any water feature. But not all rocks are the same, and choosing the right one can make or break the look of your pond. Rick Bartel explains howMore…
Establishing Contractual Guidelines
A contract can make or break your business, so be sure to have a good one. Rick Bartel shares some guidelines that he has gleaned during his 20 years of experience as a veteran water feature contractor. Since there areMore…
Sound – Adding Audible Dimensions
When designing a waterfall be sure to take advantage of the knowledge shared here from an excerpt of the book “The R.I.S.E. Method.” Learn the acoustic characteristics of the pond & waterfall and how it affects the audible dimensions ofMore…
Rocking the Boat, are Rocks the Problem?
Are rocks or inadequate filtration the real culprit? Twenty-year veteran water feature contractor Rick Bartel, tries to answer the “rock on the bottom” controversy once and for all. Includes several actual ponds, their dimensions and pond specifics. This provocative articleMore…
Water and Wildlife
Ponds and water features are magnificently magnetic. Learn what the ‘Wildlife Habitat Program’ organized by the National Wildlife Federation is and why you need to know about it?
Fantastic Features From Functional Foam
Controlling Water Flow with Black Foam One of the best cost effective materials on the market today and of primary use in the control of water flow in some of the worlds most natural appearing water features is expandable blackMore…
Plan Ahead…So It’s Built to Last
[img:1] One of the greatest errors a water feature contractor can make is to use inferior products and components in water feature designs. Absolutely nothing will eat up your profit faster than having to return time and time again toMore…