Driftwood: Sculptures for Water Features
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In view of the very serious drought, which many areas of the country are now experiencing, what can be done to save water if one has a water feature? Some commercial and municipal entities have actually drained their water features and put up signs, which basically say the water features were drained, in order to conserve water. Must we go to this extreme to save water?
When your customer comes into the store and says, “I want a Tancho Sanke,” do you know what that means? Do you know what beni, matsuba, shiro, tosai, yodan Kohaku means? As the professional, you need to know these Japanese words and terms used commonly in the koi industry. Here is a quick, illustrated list of some of the more common words you will hear, explained simply and clearly.
Why sell goldfish? Selling goldfish is like planting a seed that will grow into a relationship that will bear fruit (money) for a long time. Joe, a Goldfish breeder, discusses what to do when you decide to carry Goldfish. Learn about the different varieties available, the most popular varieties to carry, tips on selling them and even why you might want to give them away.
A very in-depth and informative article that you need to read if you have a koi pond. Jamie shares his 17 years of successful koi keeping through the very harsh midwest winters. The simple techniques outlined here can help the hobby of keeping koi to prosper, even in areas where it is very cold. For those of you in warmer climates, this is a good read for you too.
With the change of seasons comes the time to winterize your customer’s water gardens. Learn some great tips from Cyndie who has 20 years of water gardening experience. Plants need special care for successful overwintering – information you and your customers need to know, so their ponds and plants will be ready for next year.
Tax Implications of Disposing of Business Property
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