Determining the best skimmer for a particular project and how best to use it can be a challenge. Choices for skimmers come from both the water garden industry and the pool industry. The use of a pond skimmer started with water gardening as a way of moving the submersible pump out of the pond and […]
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Today’s tradesmen are highly specialized in one particular area. But is that the best approach? Eric Triplett longs to be like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo instead — a master of many different fields. Here, The Pond Digger explains what it means to be a true Renaissance man … and demonstrates how a desire for knowledge in many areas can change your career forever.
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Selling koi is all about knowing what to talk about. Take a look at the koi variety – Doitsu Sanke and learn what to point out to your customers to close that sale. Includes a quick look at three outstanding Doitsu Sanke.
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There are numerous species of aquatic irises, many native to North America. They grow in areas from Alaska to Florida, and just about everywhere in between. Not only are they a pondscaper’s best friend, they are the original multi-tasking aquatic. They filter the water, avoid hungry koi, blend aquatic plants with terrestrial landscaping, are reliable,
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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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Sweet Summertime There’s something magical about summer pond season. Whether it’s the hum of a well-running pump, the flicker of landscape lights on a warm night, or the quiet joy of watching koi glide through still water, this is the time when all your hard work comes to life. You’re the creators of these moments—the
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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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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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AURORA, Ohio — Atlantic-Oase has announced new dates for its annual Winter Water Feature Training series, returning for the 2025–2026 season. This three-day, hands-on training takes place at Atlantic-Oase headquarters in Aurora, Ohio, and is designed to help professional contractors learn about water feature products, best installation practices and how to grow profitability through water
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In any competition, it’s so very important to provide a level playing field for everybody involved. As we honor, recognize and showcase last pond season’s best of the best water-feature projects from around the globe, it’s refreshing to know that they were chosen anonymously. Winners are chosen without any corporate sponsorship or influence. That’s why
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