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Water Feature Design: A Historical Context

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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Lighting Ideas for Ponds and Landscapes

When you hear the word “lighting,” what comes to mind? For me, I immediately smile from ear to ear. I love this stuff. The Power of Subtle Illumination Yes, my passion is creating all types of water features, but how disappointing would it be to only enjoy them during the day? Just as water feature …

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The Super Powers of Microbubble and Nanobubble Technology

Imagine, if you will, that the water pumping through your client’s natural pool or pond is so crystal clear you can see the sand-bottom shimmer. I can see you rolling your eyes. I don’t know about you, but as a professional pond designer and builder, algae is the bane of my existence. Like you, I …

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July/August 2025 POND Trade

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Sweet Summertime There’s something magical about summer pond season. Whether it’s the hum of a well-running pump, the flicker of […]

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Pollinator-Friendly Pond Plants

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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 […]

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All-American Koi Show 2025 Recap

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A koi show always seems to make the hobby complete. After all these years in the industry, I still find […]

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Imposter Syndrome in the Trades

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Why Contractors Feel Like Frauds and What To Do About It  Have you ever stood on a job site, glanced […]

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A Solo Contractors Secret Weapon: The WaterVac

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As a sole proprietor with no employees, tackling pond cleanouts, especially those larger than a few thousand gallons, can be […]

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Tax Implications of Disposing of Business Property

It is no surprise that many pond professionals fail to understand the tax ramifications of disposing of business property. Under our current rules, which are often confusing and complex, there are numerous ways to dispose of business assets: selling them, scrapping them, exchanging them for another business asset, or even giving them away, just to […]
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The Retail Rush

By Erin Porter, Hardscape Materials Inc. In the early days of COVID-19 and before life changed dramatically, I was treated to a trip to North Carolina for a seminar on water quality and fish health, which included a visit to a koi farm and dedicated retail pond store. It was a great trip and very […]
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