Night view of Las Vegas East pond

Vegas East: A Backyard Oasis Like No Other

When the client first approached us, they had one dream: a recreational pond that felt less like a pool and more like a living, breathing aquatic retreat. Not just water in the backyard, but an experience: A backyard oasis like no other. They wanted a place to relax, recharge, and share a lifestyle built around […]
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Break the Cycle Naturally with Microbe Lift’s New Nutrient Export

Microbe-Lift‘s new Nutrient Export offers a breakthrough pond care after product five years in the making. Designed for pond / water garden enthusiasts and pond professionals ready to move beyond harsh chemical treatments, Nutrient Export clears cloudy water by addressing the root cause of recurring algae. Its advanced blend of live, denitrifying bacteria targets and […]
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EasyPro To Launch Pond-Vive WG – Now Sized for Water Gardens

EasyPro Pond Products is excited to announce the 2026 release of Pond-Vive WG, a new water garden–sized version of its best-selling natural lake treatment, Pond-Vive. For over 20 years, Pond-Vive has been trusted by lake & pond professionals to restore water clarity, reduce muck, and improve overall water quality in lakes and larger ponds. With […]
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TRADE NEWS:

About the Pond Lotus

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The venerable Lotus dominates the watergarden world with its grace
and mystery, historical tradition and perpetually clean leaves. In
their new book, The Lotus: Know It and Grow It, Paula Biles and Kelly
Billing go deep into the how and why of the magical lotus. Here,
Paula shares extensive highlights from the book with us.

Water and Wildlife

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Ponds and water features are magnificently
magnetic. Learn what the ‘Wildlife Habitat
Program’ organized by the National Wildlife
Federation is and why you need to know about it?

Are Golden Orfe Good Pond Fish?

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Are you a little bored with goldfish and fed up with the sometimes-destructive behavior of koi? If you are looking […]

The Aquatic Iris: An Unsung Pondscape Hero

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There are numerous species of aquatic irises, many native to North America. They grow in areas from Alaska to Florida, […]

Water Wolves of Water Gardens – Mink

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When the ice thaws off our midwestern water gardens, it is simply a wonderful time of the year. Things are […]

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POND Trade gallery spotlight

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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