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The Science Behind Natural Swimming Pool Filtration

There’s been an explosion of interest in natural swimming ponds over the last couple of years, fueled by concerns about the health risks of chemical disinfectants. Monitoring of chemical-free ponds over the last 50-plus years, particularly in Europe, shows Natural Swimming Ponds typically meet recreational water standards without needing chlorine or other disinfectants when systems […]
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EasyPro to Showcase Pit Viper Wetland Filtration System at Koi Fest 2026

EasyPro Pond Products will be exhibiting at Koi Fest 2026, Aug. 21-22, at Fitz’s Fish Ponds in Milford, New Jersey. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with the EasyPro team and learn about the company’s latest products and filtration solutions, including the recently introduced Pit Viper Wetland Filtration System. Designed to provide high-capacity biological […]
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Sorcery in the Secret Garden: How to Create Magic in the Landscape

Let’s focus on hocus pocus. In recent years, even those who possess no magical powers have become familiar with some aspect of the wizarding world. Muggles everywhere recognize the name Potter. Some are even well acquainted with wizarding schools such as Hogwarts and the curriculum they offer. While courses such as “Spells and Charms” and […]
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Schoolyard Habitats: Backyard Getaway brings the joy of ponding to students

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Pond lovers think of their installations as private slices of nature. But to Lisa Burns, they are also invaluable teaching tools — and she has the experience to prove it. See how Backyard Getaway turns pond projects into outdoor classrooms that enrich the lives of students and donors alike.

Showa Sanshoku: The unique history and personality of three-colored koi

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Koi come in a handful of different and exciting varieties, but many breeders only deal with one. What makes Showa so special? Taro Kodama sheds some light on the history and characteristics of this beautiful and well-loved three-colored koi.

25 Years in a Few Hundred Words

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You’ve read his insights in these pages for years, but Tom Graham’s legacy extends far beyond his role as former Publisher of POND Trade. In a touching farewell feature, Lora Lee Gelles offers a rare glimpse into the remarkable career of a man who gave so much to the pond industry.

Lovely Ludwigia: The many intricacies of a unique aquatic plant

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Frost-tolerant, drought-resistant and beautiful, the genus Ludwigia is an attractive and stable addition to any pond planting. David Curtright offers an illuminating overview of these unique aquatic plants.

Nature … By Design!: Turning a natural environment into a man-made wonder

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When moving water, gorgeous landscaping and soft lighting combine, the results are truly breathtaking. Jim Lewis of Lewis Landscape Services oversaw just such a project, carefully planning each step from design to completion. Follow along as he shows what it takes to create an extraordinary backyard paradise.

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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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