In February 2017, I received an interesting phone call that ended up changing our business for the better. The man on the other end, Paul Oveisi, said that he was putting together a brand new coffee and beer garden nearMore…
Pond Construction
Waterscape Artisans ‘Up to their Ears’ in Love for the Profession
Pondliner's Quarterly Contractor's Corner Award goes to John Eccles at Waterscape Creations
What a great message to hear from our Contractor’s Corner Quarterly winner as everyone embarks on a new pond and water garden season: While for some this is a norm of life, waterscape artisans have chosen a profession they love,More…
Specialty Software for Selling Water Features
You have done your diligence. You have marketed your brand. You have your trucks lettered. You and staff are uniformed. You’ve placed your advertising. Finally, the call comes in, and the first appointment of the year is set for someoneMore…
2nd Place Winners Wow Judges with Amazing Pond Designs and Projects
Choosing just five winners from the 66 quality entries we received almost seemed unfair. Our judges remarked how blown away they were by this year’s tight competition, and we on the editorial staff have to agree. Our winners clearly deserveMore…
2018’s Most Popular Articles on PONDTrademag.com
We take a look at the most viewed articles in 2018!
Winter is a great time to catch up on topics from the previous year and no better way than our annual Top Ten list for 2018. This year, water quality, koi, pond design and maintenance services are big themes on PONDTrademag.com.More…
Pond Construction | A Big-League Waterfall Slide
A top NBA player and Olympic gold medalist had a vision of a pool waterslide. He wanted a pool oasis for his kids — one that included his dream slide into the pool. He had never seen exactly what he wanted,More…
Best Practices | Raised, Formal Backyard Pond Design
A few months ago, I received a call from a couple relocating from California to Las Vegas. They had just purchased a new home and needed to move and quarantine their fish while a pond was built. Not only didMore…
Keys to Keeping a Clean Pond Floor
No backyard oasis would be complete without a beautiful koi pond or water garden as its centerpiece. We make a living pouring our experience, knowledge, God-given artistic ability and personal blood, sweat and tears into creating masterpieces that our customersMore…
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…
History and Modern Design of Japanese Gardens
The beauty of water in the wild is unparalleled. Creators of Japanese gardens attempt to capture the brilliance of water and consider how it will ultimately resonate with the viewer. The Japanese refer to their gardens as Tei-en, which translatesMore…