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The Eliminator Pond: Engineering the Ultimate Recreational Swim Pond

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When a project begins as a simple pondless waterfall and evolves into a massive, 350,000-gallon recreational swim pond, you know you are in for an extraordinary ride. But nothing quite prepared our team for the sheer scale, logistical hurdles and technical challenges that lay ahead. From managing subterranean groundwater and transporting 250 tons of rock […]

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Vaynerchuk’s Pond : One Year Later

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One year after an ambitious quarter-million-gallon pond build, mature plantings, clear water and a new generation of koi reveal the project’s true character. When the last boulder was set and the water first began to move through Sasha Vaynerchuk’s newly transformed backyard pond, the scale of the project was impossible to miss. A collaboration among

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Inside a 360-Degree Koi Pond Environment

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In Friendswood, Texas, what began as a pond renovation quickly evolved into one of the most ambitious and rewarding projects of my career. The original plan was fairly straightforward: rebuild a failing waterfall system and upgrade the filtration on an existing residential pond. However, once we began draining the feature and inspecting the structure more

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New Fountains Have Joined the Atlantic-Oase Lineup

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Atlantic-Oase expands its decorative fountain lineup with the introduction of Antique Brass Aura Vases and Brass Fountain Spheres, blending artisan craftsmanship with durable, elegant design. Hand-hammered from solid brass, the new fountain spheres are available in 24″ and 30″ sizes with Antique Brass or Verde Brass finishes. Brass Spheres are also available as all-in-one fountain

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Reflections Water Gardens Earns 2026 Platinum Award

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Reflections Water Gardens, located in West Dundee, Illinois, recently received the 2026 Platinum Award from Landscape Illinois for its work on a project titled Puttin’ On the Ritz. This is the highest honor in the entry’s special features category. It follows a Gold Award the project received from the state industry association earlier this year.

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Engineering the World’s Largest Naturally Filtered Waterpark

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Land of Natura is anchored by a five-acre 20-foot-deep natural swimming pond Located in the south-central part of the state, the Wisconsin Dells has long carried the title of Waterpark Capital of the World, earned through its numerous aquatic attractions that offer similar experiences in style and design. But a different vision, called Land of

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Building Halcyon’s 40-meter Watercourse

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How a Single Pond Sparked a Landmark Watercourse Project Our work at Halcyon, a retirement community located in Buderim, Queensland, Australia, began with something much smaller. Before any commercial discussions, before any plans for a 40-metre watercourse, came Ray’s Pond. We built this interactive, naturalistic water feature for a private residence within the growing over

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How the UK Pond and Koi Hobby Compares with the US

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 When I first began traveling to the United States more often, around 10 years ago, I had no clue how big, bold and busy the American pond and koi world really was. Over the years I’ve visited many pond builders, dealers and hobbyists across the US, including multiple trips with Brian Fitzsimmons and his team

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Bonsai & Koi: A Perfect Partnership for Pond Enthusiasts

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Picture this: a small backyard centered around a beautiful koi pond where colorful, charismatic fish attract the eye like a framed painting come to life. The space is wrapped in undulating garden beds detailed with mountain stones, soft moss, ferns and blooming azaleas. Resting on pedestals throughout the landscape are tiny trees — bonsai —

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