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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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A Contractor’s Guide to Choosing the Right Pump for Your Ponds and Water Features

Water features elevate outdoor spaces, but the pump behind the scenes determines whether that feature thrives or fails. For contractors, selecting the right pump for your client’s needs is critical for performance, efficiency, reliability and—most importantly—customer satisfaction. This guide explores key factors to consider when choosing pumps for ponds and water features. Understand the Application […]
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Engineering the World’s Largest Naturally Filtered Waterpark

Land of Natura is anchored by a five-acre 20-foot-deep natural swimming pond Located in the south-central part of the state, the Wisconsin Dells has long carried the title of Waterpark Capital of the World, earned through its numerous aquatic attractions that offer similar experiences in style and design. But a different vision, called Land of […]
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Language of Koi – Ochibashigure, Friendly Koi Variety

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Want a friendly and fast growing koi for your customers’ ponds? Take a look at the Ochibashigure. Learn the qualities of this koi; including its coloration, fukurin/netting pattern and the importance of a Kohaku like pattern in its overall appeal and value. Beautiful photos illustrate the power and attraction of this less known variety of koi, that can be an interesting addition to your koi inventory and stimulate new sales.

Selecting the Correct External Pond Pump

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External pond pumps will be the pump of choice for many of your upcoming pond projects. They can be ideal for tall waterfalls, pulling from bottom drains, formal fountains, and places a submersible pump is not practical or attractive, or to save your customer on utility bills. Pump designs and applications vary, so read about when to use a flooded suction or a self-priming pump, and the importance of figuring dynamic head in your plans. The advantages and best use of external pumps are covered in this comprehensive article.

Pond Construction – Challenges and Aesthetics

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Pond building includes many challenges; see how this contractor called on 18 years of experience to over come a long list of obstacles with beautiful results.

Where’s the Baby

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Where is the Baby! is a web page hosted by Nelson Water Gardens and Nursery, in Katy, Texas. Addie Nelson, their granddaughter, is pictured here on the pad of a Victoria Lily.

Better Business Credit

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Ever wonder how you can improve and increase the credit for your business? Here is an in-depth article including nine steps on how to Establish Business Credit. Learn what trade credit is and four ways to get more of it. Build your business credit now so you don’t have to rely on just your personal credit when you need that financing.

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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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