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New Fountains Have Joined the Atlantic-Oase Lineup

Leave a Comment / Formal Fountains, Trade News / POND Content Network

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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Tub Ponds

1 Comment / Fish, Koi, Goldfish, Patio Ponds, POND LIFE, Water Features, Water Gardening / Dr. Ted Coletti

The pond hobby’s gateway drug or valid small-space alternative? The backyard pond, with its beauty and tranquility, is on the wish list of many a homeowner. But the required space, excavation, upkeep and expense drives many away from this dream. And what of those in apartments with just a window, or a condo/townhome with just

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Engineering the World’s Largest Naturally Filtered Waterpark

Leave a Comment / Large Ponds, Natural Swimming Pools, Pond Content, Pond Design, Pond Technology, Water Quality / Larry Carnes

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

Leave a Comment / Commercial Water Features, Contractor's Corner, Water Features, Waterfalls / Daniel Taylor

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

Leave a Comment / Fish, Koi, Goldfish, Indoor Koi Ponds, Koi Ponds, Koi Ponds, Pond Content / Tim Waddington

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

Leave a Comment / Koi Ponds, Koi Ponds, Pond Aesthetics / Cooper Sallade

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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Adventure Pond: Where Wonder, Water, and Craft Collide

2 Comments / Adventure Pond, Concrete, Cover Story, Large Ponds, Pond Construction, Pond Content, Waterfalls / David Duensing

As professional pond and waterfall designers and builders, we usually find ourselves working with a theme, such as a koi pond, backyard water garden, grotto waterfall, estate pond, etc. These types of features encourage tranquility, allow for the enjoyment of aquatic plants, or attract wildlife. So, what kind of questions will quickly pop into your

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Aquascaping: The Indoor Hobby That Mirrors Pond Design

1 Comment / Aquascaping, Aquatic Plants / Johnathon Butkus

What if I told you the satisfaction of designing a functional pond, placing rockwork, pruning plants and feeding your fish need not diminish with the inevitable change of seasons? What if I also told you there is a hobby so comparable in core principles to ponds and water gardens that the similarities are uncanny, with

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Vegas East: A Backyard Oasis Like No Other

Leave a Comment / Koi Ponds, Natural Swimming Pools, Pond Construction, Pond Design, Waterfalls / Brent Binova

When the client first approached us, they had one dream: a recreational pond that felt less like a pool and more like a living, breathing aquatic retreat. Not just water in the backyard, but an experience: A backyard oasis like no other. They wanted a place to relax, recharge, and share a lifestyle built around

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