Planting within and around natural water features and fountainscapes can be one of the most impactful and rewarding phases of any project. Whether contemporary or naturalistic, small or expansive, plants play essential roles in both the function and beauty of a living water ecosystem. Functionally, plants help keep water clean by absorbing nutrients that algae
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Why mismanaged cattails quietly destroy water quality If you are serious about healthy, clear, low-maintenance lakes, bogs are not optional — they are essential. A properly designed and maintained bog is the closest thing you will ever have to a self-running, self-cleaning water quality system. Most people underestimate them, and that misunderstanding is exactly why
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By Curt Nuenighoff This is an update of an article orginally Published on July 23, 2009 The lazy days of summer are here. Your pondkeepers have worked hard throughout the spring to get their ponds in great shape to enjoy all summer long. Now is a good time to talk with your customers about what is happening in
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How a Single Pond Sparked a Landmark Watercourse Project Our work at Halcyon, a retirement community located in Buderim, Queensland, Australia, began with something much smaller. Before any commercial discussions, before any plans for a 40-metre watercourse, came Ray’s Pond. We built this interactive, naturalistic water feature for a private residence within the growing over
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What if I told you the satisfaction of designing a functional pond, placing rockwork, pruning plants and feeding your fish need not diminish with the inevitable change of seasons? What if I also told you there is a hobby so comparable in core principles to ponds and water gardens that the similarities are uncanny, with
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Not every garden has a giant Victoria waterlily, but that doesn’t mean they can’t join the fun. Enter the Featherweight Bracket—a playful division of the Waterlily Weigh-Off where smaller lilies take center stage. These petite contenders, with leaves just a few inches across, may not hold a person (or even a pumpkin), but they sure
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From Experiment to International Phenomenon How It Began What started as a playful social media experiment at Denver Botanic Gardens has now blossomed into an international competition that captures the imagination of plant lovers around the world. The Waterlily Weigh-Off—our annual contest to test the buoyant strength of giant Victoria waterlily leaves wrapped up its
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EasyPro Pond Products is excited to announce the 2026 release of Pond-Vive WG, a new water garden–sized version of its best-selling natural lake treatment, Pond-Vive. For over 20 years, Pond-Vive has been trusted by lake & pond professionals to restore water clarity, reduce muck, and improve overall water quality in lakes and larger ponds. With
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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,
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Our client was initially inspired to transform their space after seeing our display at the Queensland Garden Expo in early July 2022. Unprepared for what was possible in a smaller space, the showcase garden got the client excited about what could be achieved in her own backyard in Moffat Beach, Queensland (Kullawundhur, Kabi Kabi Country).
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