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United by Water: PPA Collaborative Pond Build

By Ana York Arntson and Craig McBride, Co-Founders of the Pond Professionals Alliance The Professional Pond Alliance’s powerful collaboration to build more than a pond In the world of water features, a pond is never just a pond. It’s a sanctuary for wildlife, a place of serenity, and often, the realization of a dream. But …

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Rock Cutting

Rock Cutting for Beauty and Profit

Does it sound counterintuitive to incorporate cut rock into a natural water garden, waterfall, stream, pond or swimming pond? Why would you even consider it? How could it successfully enhance the design, usefulness, interaction opportunities, and your client’s enjoyment? I’m guessing that when you think of cut rock, your mind may instantly go to straight …

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2023 Water Artisans of the Year

2023 Water Artisans of the Year Winners

Now in its eighth year, POND Trade magazine’s 2023 Water Artisans of the Year winners continue to captivate the industry by showcasing the best of the best water-feature projects around the globe on a level playing field, without corporate sponsorships or influence. Highlights of this year’s contest include three first-time winners and two first-time runners-up, …

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Creative Water Feature Construction

Step out of your creative comfort zone I began my water feature career 24 years ago at a greenhouse/nursery selling pond products. From there, my love of everything water grew tremendously. I went from working at a pond supply shop to working at multiple landscape companies that specialized in water features. Finally I started my …

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Natural Swimming Pool

Natural Swimming Pools and Recreational Ponds: What You Need to Know

As the interest and popularity of natural swimming pools (NSP) and recreational ponds continues to grow in North America, we see an increase in questions about how they work, what products are recommended and what should be considered when designing them. One of the first questions that often comes up is, “What is the difference …

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A Primer on Snakes and Snake Bites

As outside temperatures move from the sublime to the ridiculous, more people will be spending time in and around their pools and ponds. Hazards such as drowning are frequently addressed in the media. However, there is another potential danger to people working and playing outside: bites from venomous snakes. A primer on snakes and snake …

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