Just as in past years, we meticulously assembled a unique panel of leaders that we felt represented a wide cross section of the industry’s capabilities and expertise. Each “blind” entry presented to the panel consisted of a brief, contractor-supplied description with all names, companies and products hidden or removed, along with up to four photographs. […]
Water Artisans of the Year: Meet This Year’s Judges Read More »
It’s often said that the third time’s the charm. The results are in for the third round of the Water Artisans of the Year contest, and we have to say that the competition just keeps getting fiercer every year. We collected a record 66 project submissions in five categories and presented them to this year’s
2018 Water Artisans of the Year Winners Meet the Challenge Read More »
No backyard oasis would be complete without a beautiful koi pond or water garden as its centerpiece. We make a living pouring our experience, knowledge, God-given artistic ability and personal blood, sweat and tears into creating masterpieces that our customers will love for years and years to come. We as professionals can build some amazingly
Keys to Keeping a Clean Pond Floor Read More »
Over time, I have been drawn to the “still-pond” look. Being able to view fish through an undisturbed surface is the main attraction. I’m partial to formal ponds, but this doesn’t mean a garden pond can’t have the same still-pond effect, with a few adjustments. Part 2 of the Series | Drain and Filtration Design
Best Pond Practices | Drain & Filtration Design for a ‘Still-Pond’ Look Read More »
The pond was built with a shelf around most of the perimeter to allow safe, stable and easy access for both the customers and maintenance crew…
Contractor’s Corner I The Pond Lady Rocks Read More »
Anyone who has a love for water in the garden will be aware of the many ways it can enhance the property and the quality of life of the beholder. Although a pond is technically a hole in the ground filled with water, it is so much more than that. Evolution of a Pond Builder
Building on the Pond’s Edge with Anthony Archer-Wills Read More »
When designers don’t pay attention to the needs of the system that keeps it healthy, Mother Nature tends to take their designs in a different direction. I’m still being asked to assess formal pond designs that are not optimal for live fish and plants, so I wanted to take an opportunity to go over some
Best Practices | Shell Design in Formal Ponds Read More »
A common challenge we have all faced is finding a suitable way of removing algae in decorative fish ponds that will be safe for both fish and aquatic plants. For many years, ponds had come to depend upon copper-sulfate to clear green water and string algae in farm ponds. However, we soon learned that carp
Polyquat Algaecide: How Does it Affect the Ecosystem? Read More »
When someone asks you what you do for a living, do you notice that moment of confusion — those two or three seconds of blankness in their eyes as they try to visualize what you actually do? >> Are you crazy about Pond Designs, we are! Visit our archive page for ideas and developments. Many
A Water Artisans of the Year Judge Shares Aesthetic and Design Guidelines Read More »
For most of us in the industry, we are often called upon last. By last, I mean the customer typically makes decisions about pond placement, layout, aesthetics, an unrealistic budget and so forth. As a qualified builder, your job is to deal with the direction the project is already heading, making suggestions based on the
Best Practices | How to Rescue a Functionless Formal Pond Read More »