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…
Best Practices
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…
How Big Should You Build? Listen to Your Customer.
When it comes to ponds, few questions are more common and complicated to answer than “How big should you build?” The potential answers to this daunting question can be endless, depending on what, who, why, where and how. How youMore…
Pond Construction | Collaborative Suburban Ecosystem Pond & Patio Build
by Tom Dieck, TRD Designs & Dylan Arlotta, Aquascapes East The water garden industry (and landscaping in general) can be a feast-or-famine scenario. Due to uncooperative weather throughout the winters in the Northeast, we are often forced to cram aMore…
Best Practices | How to Build an Island in a Water Feature
The aesthetic aspect of pond design incorporates many characteristics, such as edge treatment, spill or waterfall type, bridges and, sometimes, islands. Island construction can come in various forms depending on the technique, but the visual impact and the portion aboveMore…
Using Concrete in Pond Construction
Rubber liner or flexible sheets are good, but how can you use concrete in pond construction
When it comes to pond construction methods, there are several types to consider. One of the most common methods is using a rubber liner or other flexible sheet over dirt. This is by far the easiest, and when used inMore…
Circulation Strategies for Pond Management
Circulation for ponds is an aspect of design that needs to be addressed early on. Many of us have had to assess a poorly performing pond only to determine that, even with good equipment, one of the main problems isMore…