As the founder of Stonebridge Pond & Waterfall, I’m always thinking of ways to push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship and stretch my imagination beyond the ordinary. For this build, I combined a couple of thoughts I’ve been meditating on for several years. First, I’d thought about the dark, cool depth of water in …
In this article I will share how to master the bare-liner pond floor finish. In 2006, I started construction of my prototype natural swimming pool in southeastern Australia using EPDM rubber liner as the waterproof membrane. At that time, I had no experience cutting and joining EPDM liner. I was concerned that a water depth …
Mark your calendars for March 3- 4, 2025! Envisioned by Shaun Lindley as a tribute to his wife and grandchildren, and organized by the Pond Professionals Alliance, this 40’x80’ swim pond build will be one to remember! Designed and led by Craig McBride (Swim Pond and All Aquatics) and Larry Carnes (Reflections Water Gardens) in the days leading up to Water Garden Expo.
When polled, 10 out of 10 mermaids will tell you that this natural swimming pool in Barrington, Illinois is a breath of fresh air — and that’s because it literally is. This Reflections Water Gardens swim pond project features the latest filtration technology, using microbubble aeration in conjunction with ozone to keep water quality at …
Part 2 of 2 We shared our plans for the completion of The Oasis in the September/October 2022 issue. This is the rest of the story. Working together as a family and as a team, we have created what I believe to be an artistic masterpiece. We will never stop growing as artists, but it’s …
In the quest for serenity and a connection with nature, many homeowners are turning to recreational ponds as a transformative addition to their outdoor spaces. These purposefully crafted bodies of water not only bring aesthetic appeal but also offer the ideal opportunity for interacting with water. When you consider the actual definition of a recreational …
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The Dream We felt an immediate connection with Emma when visiting her at her property in Woodend, Victoria, Australia. She had fallen in love with the idea of a natural recreational pond, or “billabong,” as we say in Australia. Emma wanted a pond that she and her family could swim in all year round, even …
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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