Brad Steyskal & Jim Lewis, Lewis Landscape Services When we first met our client at his new home at the summit of a mountain in rural Hillsboro, Oregon, two things stood out — the size of his property and theMore…
Pond Aesthetics
Improving Pond Water Quality with Ozone Systems
If you’re a pond builder, you’ve undoubtedly already heard of (and possibly already installed) an ozone system to help keep a pond clean. If not, don’t panic! The science behind ozone, hydroxyl radicals and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) is complicated, andMore…
Building Water Feature Waterfalls for Beginners
Building water feature waterfalls, while challenging, can be a very rewarding undertaking. It is crucial that they are built with both integrity and sustainability in mind. Getting Started The first step in building a waterfall is understanding the needs andMore…
Using Aeration to Fight Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
Aeration introduces oxygen into an aquatic ecosystem through various methods. Air compressors, waterfalls and fountains inject small oxygen bubbles, increasing the dissolved oxygen (DO) level of the water feature. DO is one of the most important facets of a healthyMore…
Illuminate Your Space
Landscape lighting for water features
This article was provided to Pond Trade Magazine and is categorized as sponsored content. Proper illumination is an essential element of all water feature projects, including ponds, natural swimming pools, fountains, streams and waterfalls. Installing a professional lighting system addsMore…
Manipulating Sound in Water Features
Sound is all around us, from birds chirping on a cool, crisp morning to waves crashing on the beach. Most sounds are filtered or otherwise dismissed, but some bring us back to a place of comfort as soon as weMore…
New Short Square Scupper from Black Oak Foundry
Our newest addition to our line of top-quality brass, bronze and copper water features is our Short Square Scupper. Cast from bronze, this scupper features a brass plate inside of it that diverts the water to the bottom of theMore…
Outdoor Dining Table Meets Fire and Water
What’s better than going out with your family on a warm summer evening with graham crackers, marshmallows and a chocolate bar in hand to make a tasty dessert and create lifelong memories? The addition of a water feature, of course!More…
New Bronze Resin Heron Kits from EasyPro
EasyPro Pond Products of Grant, Michigan is now offering its popular Bronze Heron in a kit with everything you need to install in one box. This resin heron spitter is a great focal point with the added benefit of aerationMore…
Pond Design | Natural Pond Blends Subtle with Spectacular
When a longtime client moves out of town to a lake community, and the new, roughly landscaped property is already equipped with a pondless waterfall and bubbler, what more could he possibly need? A pond, of course! This particular clientMore…