In recent years, bioaugmentation has become big business within the lake and pond industry. Thousands of bacteria and enzyme blends are available through manufactures, distributors, the Internet, and at retail locations nationwide. These products are designed specifically to increase waterMore…
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Water Wolves of Water Gardens – Mink
When the ice thaws off our midwestern water gardens, it is simply a wonderful time of the year. Things are warming up and everything starts to grow again. How did our Koi and goldfish survive the winter? If we hadMore…
If I knew then… what I know now.
Have you ever said to yourself; “what a doofus I was!”? Ever happen to you? Happened to me. Yes folks, I was a doofus. I suffered from doofinium, a common disease caused by peer pressure and short-sighted decisions. Back inMore…
Is that a Pontiac Fiero in your Pond?
Polyurea Coating for Pond Construction
[img:1] What’s all this buzz about high-tech coatings and lining systems for ponds? Over the last decade, we’ve been hearing more and more about this technology. It’s called polyurea, and no, it is not a medical ailment. What it is,More…
Pond Keeping-Marketing for Success
As successful business owners, you are aware of the importance of creating an enjoyable shopping experience for your customers. Product placement, a knowledgeable staff and a variety of merchandise creates loyal customers. Additionally, it is imperative to offer “value addedMore…
Painting the Wild Koi
I started painting koi in March 2002. In August of 2001, my wife and I ‘inherited’ this lovely apartment in downtown Hoboken, New Jersey across the Hudson from downtown New York; it had a small backyard with a magnificent gardenMore…
A Marketing Consultant to the Industry Looks at Water Garden Merchandising
[img:1] As PONDKEEPER magazine’s readers travel the U.S., for business and pleasure, they can seek out true examples of smart merchandising. Specifically, they can see just how well water garden goods can be presented—by specialty retailers of such items. Fortunately,More…
Structural Integrity in Water Feature Construction
When asked to write about the "structural integrity" of ponds, I first want to post a disclaimer: I am a landscape architect not a structural engineer. This is my usual admission: I only know enough to be dangerous, thus, IMore…
The Personality Divide: Getting Better Results with Different Types of People
It goes without saying that there are many differences in people, and that in those differences are often our strengths. Unfortunately, too often those strengths are not utilized because we expect the other person to be like us, and getMore…
Showa Breeders
[img:1] The meaning of the word Showa as used to describe koi, refers to three-colored koi. Those colors would be Sumi (black) Shiro (white) and Beni (orange/red). Showa are one of the three most popular varieties of koi commonly bredMore…