Koi are awesome, right? But how about them goldfish? It is interesting to see how the once mighty goldfish, or Carassius auratus, has transitioned into a much-overlooked secondary fish-keeping choice for pond owners. After sharing such a long and, at times, esteemed history with human cultures, the goldfish has been relinquished to the sidelines. Koi […]
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The Spaces We Create One of the things I enjoy most about putting together each issue of POND Trade is discovering the threads that connect seemingly different stories. This issue includes a custom splash pad designed around the unique needs of an autistic adult, the science behind natural swimming pond filtration, an immersive koi environment
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There is something energizing about the March / April issue each year. It signals the shift from planning to building, from winter reflection to a season of action, creativity and momentum. As our industry gears up for the busy months ahead, this issue is about putting your best foot forward, honoring your progress and allowing
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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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When we looked at where EasyPro is today and where we’re heading, it felt like the right moment to refresh our brand. We’ve evolved significantly over the years, and we wanted our visual identity to reflect that growth — the products we design, the customers we support, and the standards we hold ourselves to. The
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From the moment attendees arrived, there was a buzz of anticipation. Contractors, distributors, retailers, manufacturers, and educators converged with a shared mission—learn something new, strengthen relationships, and leave inspired to build bigger, smarter, and better than ever. An Inspiring Start: Andy Core’s Message on Community The conference opened with a powerful keynote from Andy Core,
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What I’m about to share with you changed everything about how I view small-business efficiency. And if you really understand what I’m telling you, it’ll change yours too. Look, I need you to read this next sentence carefully because it matters more than you think: The contractors who dominate 2026 are making decisions right now,
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A single crystalline drop, shimmering in the sun, swells until gravity pulls it to the mossy pool below with a satisfying plunk. Water runs downhill. The thrum of a spring stream, flush with rain, moves over rocks, through roots and around boulders as it races along a course set by countless droplets before it. It
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Creating lasting experiences for clients is one of the key driving forces behind the water feature design profession. Water features offer a form of artistic expression that may outlast nearly every other type of human-crafted art. Shaping water—whether through ponds, waterfalls, fountains, streams, canals, aqueducts or lakes—is a high-level craft practiced by societies that have
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