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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sizing Gravel-filled and Water Matrix Reservoirs for Pondless Features

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Building a Pondless water feature? Get the engineering right the first time! Learn from a pond industry veteran the “how-to” on sizing vaults and flows when building features such as a long stream. Learn the formula to accurately calculate the Dynamic Volume, so you won’t overflow or be caught short of water.

Koi Art for Retailers and Contractors

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Whether you sell koi or not, you may want to consider selling koi art. Koi art enhances the ambience of any space, and can generate return business even in the off-season, or ponds are full already. Artwork can be easily added to your websites., and can make a great thank you for contractors and retailers alike.

Aquaponics Explained Part 2

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A Good Fit for Pond Professionals? Aquaponics is a rapidly emerging market segment. Learn the ins and outs in this issue. Which plants do best? Can I plant seeds? What are growth rates like? This is a must read that may lead to a new income stream for you and new adventures your customers.

The Watergarden Koi – Sarasa Comets

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Goldfish are a better choice for water gardens as an alternative to koi than you may realize. Some of these striking goldfish have the intense colors of koi. Sarasa Comets are similar to Kohaku, and Shubunkins are like Sanke. Learn how goldfish are also a good product to feature for retail stores and pond contractors.

Aquatic Plants Need Your Help to get Ready for Winter

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Fall is the best time of year for plant care and maintenance. Stop the number one reason plants die over winter, and learn how to over winter tropical marginals and lilies. Take care of the aquatic plants in your care now to give them the best chance for resurgence in the spring. Here’s how.

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Tax Implications of Disposing of Business Property

By Mark Battersby | Aug 31, 2020

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 […]

The Retail Rush

By POND Content Network | Aug 14, 2020

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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