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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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TRADE NEWS:

Rainwater Harvesting

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The reasons why Rainwater Harvesting is gaining attention are many. As the economy tanked, pond manufacturers wondered what would become of the pond world. All of us worked so hard to get ponds into mainstream America. I say “Pond World” because we seem to have developed our own universe stemming from manufacturers, distributors, sales forces, the publishing world, contractors and of course, our customers.

Eight Tips for Improving Monday Mornings

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Need help getting your week started? Here are great tips to help you get a great start to your day.

POND Sources – Pressurized Filters Large Format Pressurized Filters for Outdoor Ponds

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What’s the deal with pressurized filter? Learn about how they work and when and why to use them. Includes tips to consider when deciding on what filter to use. Read about six of the leading pressurized filters on the market today.

Rocking the Boat, are Rocks the Problem?

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Are rocks or inadequate filtration the real culprit? Twenty-year veteran water feature contractor Rick Bartel, tries to answer the “rock on the bottom” controversy once and for all. Includes several actual ponds, their dimensions and pond specifics. This provocative article introduces his theory about “rocks” and good pond design.

Pond Leaks Part Two, Advanced Investigation

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Leaks can be in so many places. Pond expert Jamie Beyer takes you through a series of steps on where leaks can be and how to find them in this second of a two-part series. Areas like waterfalls, outlet tubing, skimmers, streams, invasive plants and more are all discussed. Patience is key as some leaks are easy to find, some can take days.

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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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