For pond builders, fall is often viewed as the closing chapter of the busy season. But when it comes to planting, it can be one of the most strategic times to lay the foundation for a thriving pondscape. Whether you’re installing a new feature in September or putting the finishing touches on a fall renovation, […]
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Our client was initially inspired to transform their space after seeing our display at the Queensland Garden Expo in early July 2022. Unprepared for what was possible in a smaller space, the showcase garden got the client excited about what could be achieved in her own backyard in Moffat Beach, Queensland (Kullawundhur, Kabi Kabi Country).
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Add color and attract beneficial visitors with these pollinator-friendly pond plants. Pollinator Fun Facts – Small Creatures Big Impact Pollinator-friendly plants attract some amazing creatures. Learn more about these small but impactful animals, primarily insects and birds, that move pollen from one flower to the next. Read more: Learn how to attract pollinators to your
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Creating lasting experiences for clients is one of the key driving forces behind the water feature design profession. Water features offer a form of artistic expression that may outlast nearly every other type of human-crafted art. Shaping water—whether through ponds, waterfalls, fountains, streams, canals, aqueducts or lakes—is a high-level craft practiced by societies that have
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A well-planted water garden is an oasis of peace and stillness. But take a closer look and you’ll find a vibrant, breathing ecosystem supporting a dazzling array of life. Some of that life has been intentionally added—fish, aquatic plants, maybe even turtles. But what about the unsung heroes responsible for the bursting blooms? These visitors
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Water gardening may seem like an established corner of the green industry, but in truth, it’s relatively young. Its journey from a hobby of the elite to a passion shared by homeowners and professionals alike is rich with innovation, trial and error, and creativity. The Latour-Marliac Legacy In the late 1800s, a man named Joseph
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There’s a rugged and romantic appeal to driftwood. The thought of it often brings our minds to windswept shorelines or desolate, forgotten landscapes. Driftwood has a way of taking us momentarily out of time—acting as a portal to somewhere, sometime else. Most driftwood has been on an epic journey of transformation, and if you look
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The International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society (IWGS) is proud to announce the results of the 2024 New Waterlily Competition (NWC). The competition was held for the 26th time and has been one of the most anticipated events of the IWGS since 1997, resulting in over 200 entries. With more than 200 potential new waterlilies
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In the quaint city of Holland, Michigan, the team at Platinum Ponds & Landscaping embarked on an ambitious project aimed at creating a stunning and serene outdoor space for a homeowner. The centerpiece of this project is an impressive 20-by-30, 3-foot-deep koi pond. The pond enhances the aesthetic appeal of the yard, and serves as
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American Waterscapes builds naturalistic ponds and waterfalls in New Hampshire, where we have a super-short, cool season compared to southern regions. We also have considerably fewer sunlight hours. Because of our short season, we spend months each year working with other contractors building production ponds where you are in and out in a remarkably brief
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