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Challenging Domestic Koi Misconceptions

There’s a prevailing misconception that domestic koi are of lower quality than their Japanese counterparts. However, it’s important to note that both domestic and Japanese koi originate from the same roots — challenging the notion of inherent superiority. Domestic koi often match or surpass the quality of imported koi, regardless of the national origin of …

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Keeping up with the Koi Business in an Evolving Economy

You never know who might pull in your driveway. As I write this article and look from my office window down the driveway, I think of all of the wonderful people I have met coming down this driveway to our koi business. Some had their first 10-gallon tank; others had expansive ponds. Some were just …

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The Origin of Innovative Plastic Ponds

Concrete ponds and liners were always the go-to for koi pond enthusiasts, but for Hunter Nieman, they lacked something. His journey into the koi fish and pond-building world began at a time when he was searching for something more. He discovered koi fish and was struck by the peacefulness of their graceful movement and vibrant …

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2022 Water Artisans of the Year Runners-Up

Check out these stunning runner-up entries For the first time in the contest’s history, two runners-up also won first place in a different category. We’re thrilled to see our first female finalist from last year place second in the same category again this year. In our humble opinion, second place never looked so good! Check …

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Ponds Serve a Role in Water Conservation

  There is no doubt that we are living in changing times. Some 20 years ago, the modern U.S. pond movement was well underway, escalating in sales and progressive technology. Business empires were built and new manufacturers appeared. Then, about five years ago, the recession took a toll on all businesses, including those in the …

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Water Gardening: 30 Years and Still Growing

When we started Sunland Water Gardens in 1980, water gardening was not something anyone in mainstream landscaping looked at seriously. Ponds, waterfalls, fountains and water gardens were something only the rich and eccentric seemed to want—or at least that is what the landscapers and landscape architects thought. So if I wanted to turn this hobby …

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