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, an organization seeking to change the world through pond philanthropy.
Read MoreIn 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 to this ravaged town — and the effect pond philanthropy has on those who are willing to donate time and effort to the cause.
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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 how to pick the right rocks for your project and how to place them for optimal results.
Read MoreA 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 are some things you just can’t control like the weather, learn how to address this kind of issue and others that can affect your ability to get the work done and fairly paid for.
Read MoreWhen 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 of the falling water. Learn the importance of how the water moves, the distance the water falls, the depth of the pool the water falls into and many other critical factors. After all, the sound of falling water is a key motivating factor for pond buyers. Learn the language and techniques of waterfall acoustic design.
Read MoreAre 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 article introduces his theory about “rocks” and good pond design.
Read MorePonds 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?
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 black foam. It is relatively inexpensive and is extremely easy to use, especially when used in […]
Read More[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 to fix, repair or replace faulty or failing equipment. It is for this reason alone that […]
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