Pondless waterfalls can create a big impact on any property. Over the years, we have had a lot of success designing and installing many pondless waterfalls. They fit into almost any space and provide a peaceful setting for the client’sMore…
Pond Construction
Creating Stability and Beauty with Pond Edge Design
When the subject of edges on water gardens comes up, I cannot help but think of the phrase “sedges have edges.” In other words, if the stems of a marginal water plant have distinct edges, you can be reasonably sureMore…
Best Practices | Prefiltration System for Tortoise Pond
I’ve had calls in the past about turtles and turtle ponds, and I always try my best to advise people on any related construction needs. But I have to say that desert tortoises are a little different. A rule ofMore…
Swimming Pools Meet Ecosystem Ponds
By Tom Dieck and Dylan Arlotta, TRD Designs and Aquascapes East With every new advancement in the pond world, it’s hard to believe that merely 50 years ago the best chance most homeowners had at realizing their water-garden dreams was findingMore…
How Smaller Contractors Can Land Bigger Waterscape Projects
Even small water feature contractors can make a big splash by reeling in high-value construction projects. You don’t have to be the best water feature artisan, the biggest company, the least expensive bidder or even the most experienced contractor inMore…
A Florida Recreational Pond Blends Swimming and Wildlife
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is a historic institution in our nation’s oldest city. Since he was a child, zoo director John Brueggen’s passion for reptiles has grown into a highly regarded career engaged in and overseeing educationMore…
Best Practices | Indoor Water Wall and Koi Pond with Air-Lift Technology
When the new owner of a yet-to-be-built home wants a koi pond and the house gets built around it, the pond shell is often the first concrete to be installed. Writing on the Water Wall This project started in lateMore…
Choosing the Right Pond Liner
What else can be said about a pond liner, other than it’s just a big panel of rubber membrane included in a pond kit? The answer is … quite a lot. Here’s an introduction to several types of liners andMore…
2020 Atlantic-OASE Professional Contractor Conference Recap
The first virtual Atlantic-OASE Professional Contractor Conference kicked off Wednesday, Dec. 2. Like most events these days, the two-day conference was held remotely. Using Zoom allowed the conference, which is usually held in person in Cleveland, Ohio, to expand fromMore…
Demystifying Recreation Ponds for Clients
Recreation ponds are a sweet spot for us. Over the years, we have had much success designing and installing many of them. Recreation ponds can require a bit more planning compared to a traditional koi pond, but the profits areMore…