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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 […]

Anoxic Filtration – is it a bog filter? Part 1

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What is an anoxic filtration system? This simple inexpensive filtration system may be something you can use in your portfolio. Learn what it does, how it works and why you may want one. Designed by Kevin Novak, Ph.D., terms such as Laterite and biocenosis are explained in an easy to understand way. Included is a good review on how a conventional biological filter differs from anoxic filtration system.

In Demand – Top Selling Aquatic Plants

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Find out what the top-selling aquatic plants in the trade are right now, and what makes them so popular? We asked a few of the top aquatic nurseries to share with us the plants that are in the highest demand. If you don’t grow or sell these plants now, you may want to consider adding them to your offerings! And what is one of the best-selling pond plants regardless of the region? – Water Hyacinth (where it is legal). Learn about this popular plant and 17 other top sellers.

Estimating Water Features – a Tricky Subject

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The low bid usually is not the best for anyone. Our water feature expert shares his experience on how to bid on a job and make a profit. Learn how to charge enough to cover overhead and labor, so you will still be in business next year. Learn the value of the “artistry factor” and why you should charge for it!

Pest Controls and Pest Descriptions

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For every plant there is a pest. Plant expert Kelly Billing has complied a list of the most common pest diseases, their controls and the descriptions of the little pest into an easy table you can read and use as a reference in the future. The tables cover 14 common pests, from Aphids to white fly.

Choosing the Perfect Pump

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In this issue, our water feature expert we’ll talk about the different types of submersible pumps in common usage, when to use which and how to get the most out of them. Learn the difference between Direct Drive and Magnetic Induction Pumps. Plus – why you would use one pump vs two – the advantages of redundancy and more.

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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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