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Second Annual All-American Koi Show with Expanded Educational Seminar Series

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W. Lim Corporation proudly presents the 2nd Annual All-American Koi Show returning to Las Vegas from March 28-30, 2025. This year, the show introduces an exciting Educational Seminar Series featuring industry experts from around the world. The event will culminate in a special awards banquet on Saturday night highlighted by an exclusive performance from Pepa …

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POND Trade’s 2021 Water Artisans of the Year Winners

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In a year that saw record-breaking property values all over the place, 2021 also saw the most-ever entries in POND Trade’s Water Artisans of the Year contest — almost 70! Coincidence? We think not! Just like 2020, many pond-loving clients found themselves spending more time at home, which naturally meant more home improvement and enhancement …

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How to Select Rocks & Boulders for Ponds

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I have learned that for pond construction builds to look great and strive for efficiency, I need to hand-select almost all my rocks for the project. On smaller projects for Aquatic Construction Services where we may be using only three to five semi loads, these rocks can normally be selected by walking around the stone …

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Incorporationg Drones in Water Feature Design & Construction

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Over the last several decades of designing and building water features, it has been my observation that the water feature profession is heavily weighted on the artistic side, with minimal advanced tools, technology and specialized equipment being applied. Granted, the majority of water features and garden fountains are relatively small, but at what point should …

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Protect Your Pond Business with a Backup Operating Plan

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If you are married or have children, it’s highly likely you have purchased a life insurance policy. Why? If something were to happen to you, you want to be sure your family is taken care of, right?  Guess what? Your business is no different. Nobody likes to think about it, but what if you didn’t …

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UK POND College Offers Water Feature Training

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POND college (Pc) is the home of Any Pond Limited, a marketing company that educates and inspires the British public. Our focus is to help others dream, plan and enjoy ponds and water features. Pc is in an ideal central location in the United Kingdom and is open for the citizens of the British Isles …

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Language of Koi | Rare Varieties at the Japan Koi Harvest

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October is the most exciting time of the year for all koi dealers and hobbyists. It is also the time of the koi harvests in Japan. Every day in October, breeders harvest so many living jewels. Before COVID-19, buyers from all over the world came to the small towns of Ojiya and Nagaoka in Niigata, …

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Puddle Jumping Water Garden Tour

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I had the pleasure of attending one of this year’s six “Puddle Jumping Water Garden Tours” sponsored by the Greater Kansas City Water Garden Society.   First off, it was great to be out and about seeing pond folks again. I’ve been wanting to attend this water garden tour for a few years. They did …

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