An inside look at the industry’s signature event The Water Garden Expo 2026 delivered on the depth of its education, the strength of its vendor presence and the powerful sense of industry pride woven throughout the event. From the moment attendees walked into the tradeshow, it was clear this was not just another year. The […]
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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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2025 Water Artisans of the Year Runners-Up and their projects define the margins of excellence Each year, the Water Artisans of the Year judging process reveals just how high that bar has become. Projects earning runner-up distinction are not secondary achievements; they represent work that pushed the judges into careful deliberation and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with
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This year marks an important milestone for the Water Artisans of the Year Awards. While this is the 10th year POND Trade has presented the awards, it is my first year stewarding the program as editor and publisher. With that responsibility comes intention. The Water Artisans of the Year Awards have always stood for something
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Planting within and around natural water features and fountainscapes can be one of the most impactful and rewarding phases of any project. Whether contemporary or naturalistic, small or expansive, plants play essential roles in both the function and beauty of a living water ecosystem. Functionally, plants help keep water clean by absorbing nutrients that algae
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A Deeper Dive With an Awards Writer Awards are rarely urgent. They sit in the background as a feel-good endeavor to get to later. After this job. After the next one. When things slow down. Next year. Without the right processes and mindset, next year often does not come. I have worked with pond builders
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The Esteemed Judges of the Water Artisan of the Year Awards As the Water Artisan of the Year Awards continue to elevate the standards of excellence within the water-feature industry, the program is guided by an esteemed panel known as the Supreme Stream Court. This distinguished body is composed of past award recipients, master craftsmen,
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If you’ve spent more than a minute around koi ponds (and let’s face it, most pond builders spend way more than a minute), you’ve likely seen graceful koi with long, flowing fins that glide like dancers beneath the water’s surface. These are usually the fish that make clients stop mid-sentence and point. Butterfly koi have
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There is something universal about water. It draws people in, calms them, and invites them to slow down. That is why ponds, waterfalls and streams resonate so deeply. They are not just features. They are experiences, moments and places people want to be. Yet many pond builders struggle to communicate that experience before a client
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By Curt Nuenighoff This is an update of an article orginally Published on July 23, 2009 The lazy days of summer are here. Your pondkeepers have worked hard throughout the spring to get their ponds in great shape to enjoy all summer long. Now is a good time to talk with your customers about what is happening in
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