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Hiblow Adjustable Height Diffuser for Cost Efficiency

The HIBLOW Adjustable Height Diffuser has six height options ranging from 11 ½ to 35 ½ inches, allowing linear aerators to be used in ponds up to 13 feet in depth.  Linear aerators are quiet, energy efficient, and easy to maintain and repair — a cost-efficient alternative to rocking-piston technology. The Adjustable Height Diffuser keeps …

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Natural Plunge Pool Pushes Design Boundaries

As the founder of Stonebridge Pond & Waterfall, I’m always thinking of ways to push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship and stretch my imagination beyond the ordinary. For this build, I combined a couple of thoughts I’ve been meditating on for several years. First, I’d thought about the dark, cool depth of water in …

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Pond Construction 101: The Fundamental Blueprint Every Builder Should Use

The following article was originally published in November 2014. I look at a lot of ponds each year. A LOT of ponds. At our store in Holland, Michigan, we have customers come in every day who are struggling with a host of problems. Most pond owners’ issues can be addressed and solved during the design …

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Hydroponic Gardening Explained

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Hydroponics is the art and science of gardening without soil. Learn the benefits of hydroponics and how it is different from aquaponics. This is a quick review of what hydroponics is and why you may want to learn more about it.

Aquaponics Explained, Part 1

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If you have been paying attention this year, you will have heard a lot of buzz about Aquaponics. This article will cover in detail the ins and outs of this emerging market. What are media beds? What is the importance of fish in an Aquaponics system? What are the major formats being used now? A must read that may lead to new ventures for you and your customers.

BUSTED, Naming a new product? Be sure you do your homework.

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Don’t learn the hard way. Joe Pawlak helps guide you on what to do and not do when naming your business or a new product. He speaks from experience here. Learn the difference between a trademark and a copyright. When can you use ®? These are important things you need to know as a business owner, so don’t slack. Make sure you have your company’s bases covered, with tips from Joe.

Growing Customer Loyalty & Your Business

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No matter how big you are or how loyal your consumers are, you constantly have to work to nurture those relationships and have continued growth. Planning is critical. What should you be looking for and what you can be doing to keep your customers coming back.

10 Techniques in Low Voltage Lighting

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Pond builders (and your customers) prefer low voltage lights for most landscape applications due to the ease of installation and for the cost savings due to lower electric usage. Award winning lighting expert gives you a quick overview of outdoor lighting. Do you know when to use “moonlighting” versus “spread lighting”? The ten most popular garden lighting techniques are explained.

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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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