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Choosing Aquatic Plants for a Water Garden

By Kelly Billing and Larry Carnes Use Nature as Inspiration When Choosing Aquatic Plants Nature has long served as inspiration to the pond builder. Wind and rain-weathered rock formations, jutted outcroppings and eroded stone from centuries of varying seasonal water flows are all naturally occurring structures that are often studied and near replicated to bring …

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Varieties of Robed Koi

Koromo or ‘Robed Koi’ Dazzles Collectors

Language of Koi The Koromo or Robed Koi is a fairly new variety. Developed between 1945 – 1950 in Japan, the variety emerged as a by-product of Goshiki breeding. Both varieties, Koromo and Goshiki, are grouped together for judging purposes and compete against each other at most koi shows. Koromo are white, non-metallic koi having …

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Grotto by Landon Maleve

Vertical Waterfalls & Grottos Add Height & Depth

The process of building grottos and vertical waterfalls is nerve wracking, coming with an increase in liability for your client and danger for your crew. It’s the farthest thing from straightforward or simple. So, why do I like building them? I like a challenge, and the results can be absolutely breathtaking.  In front of our …

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Ashville fountain, pond and patio

Contractor’s Corner | Expect the Unexpected

Waterfall build escalates to include pond & patio We all can agree that in just about every build, we can expect the unexpected. It could be the unknown in the excavation, an unexpected weather system, an injury or maybe even the homeowner supervisor syndrome. (That’s the worst, in my opinion.) I think we’ve all experienced …

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Lower waterfall

Pond Contractor Builds Massive Personal Waterscape

As a professional pond builder for more 25 years, I have built my own personal water feature multitudes of times. Going through life as an artist, my skill sets and vision have continued to evolve with the passing of each year. Eventually this evolution, combined with my addiction to creating, would entice me to inevitably …

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Building a Formal Koi Pond & Outdoor Area

A few months ago, I was browsing a local pond and water garden site and answered a question asked by a woman named Sheila. She got back to me and asked if I could help with their new pond, which was part of a backyard makeover. Sheila and her husband Kelly wanted a formal raised …

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Overhead view Rochester Zoo Tiger ponds

Water Feature Construction for Exotic Animal Habitats

Every time I am contacted for help on a project that involves an animal exhibit—bears, moose, ostriches, big cats, alligators—I get a bit excited. It’s probably the kid inside me who grew up in the country trying to catch any critter I could get my hands on. (Who knew porcupines could climb trees?) My parents …

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Healing Pond

Pond Builds With Deeper Meaning

I’m often asked why I got into this very tough business and how Aquatica has remained successful over two decades. I always smile and tell them, “Ponds are my purpose, my calling, my way of touching people’s lives. It has not been easy, but I know that it has been worth it.” After you’ve been …

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Water Garden Expo Announces 2023 Dates and New Venue

Pondliner.com is excited to announce that the Water Garden Expo will be held on March 1-3, 2023, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The 2023 WGE will move to the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort, with all seminars and activities held on the premises of the host hotel.  The Water Garden Expo kicks off on Wednesday afternoon with …

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