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A Swim Pond with Spa Benefits

When polled, 10 out of 10 mermaids will tell you that this natural swimming pool in Barrington, Illinois is a breath of fresh air — and that’s because it literally is. This Reflections Water Gardens swim pond project features the latest filtration technology, using microbubble aeration in conjunction with ozone to keep water quality at …

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Finding Inspiration in Iceland

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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Solving the Filtration Challenges of a Dining Room Koi Pond

When my phone rang in May 2023, the caller ID showed Yountville, California. When I first saw the number, I laughed to myself, because my wife Janon and I have been to Thomas Keller’s French Laundry restaurant several times. My first thought was, jokingly, they were calling to confirm a reservation! I regularly have obnoxious …

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Getting the Most Out of Your Pumps

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Does pipe size make a difference in Pump performance? Yes, learn from 25-year water feature expert. Easy to follow Flow Rate diagrams. See how you may be undersizing the pipe/tubing sizes in your installations. Help your clients by providing well-optimized pond systems that get the most out of every pump.

Developing a Marketing Plan for the New Year

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Developing a marketing plan should be a major focus this time of year. Your marketing and sales techniques may need a change. Expert Pam Greiner will give you a fresh approach to how you promote your business, the services you offer, and a new understanding of your customers.

Q and A – Pond Aeration Placement During the Winter

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Pond building expert, Jamie Beyer, helps answer the question from a reader about “Pond Aeration Placement During the Winter.” If you live were your ponds are exposed to cold winters you will want to be sure to take a look at this QnA.

Language of Koi – Doitsu Sanke

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Selling koi is all about knowing what to talk about. Take a look at the koi variety – Doitsu Sanke and learn what to point out to your customers to close that sale. Includes a quick look at three outstanding Doitsu Sanke.

Starting a Business in a Down Economy

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Learn how it is possible to start a new pond business in a down economy. Carl Petitie will share his seven keys to success; like having a good foundation to build upon.

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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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