Building a new waterfall amid an already existing network of waterfalls, pools and streams under the watchful eye of a master certified gardener nicknamed Llama Mama might intimidate some contractors. But, as John Adams was able to prove to a Knoxville homeowner with high expectations, a little careful craftsmanship, some locally-sourced driftwood and more than […]
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It’s not that difficult to understand why some contractors might balk at the prospect of a project that requires manipulating more than 40 tons of boulders into a pondless waterfall in a tight backyard with limited access and an extreme slope. But when a recently retired couple presented the idea to Tim Wood at a
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While on vacation in July 2014, I was given the opportunity to ride shotgun on an appointment with my uncle, mentor and previous employer of 14 years, Dan Yori. Uncle Dan is the owner of High Sierra Gardens in my old hometown of Incline Village, Nevada, on the north shore of beautiful and scenic Lake
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Right now, Lake Tahoe is under 17 feet of snow but this video shows the “pond side” of northern California in the summertime. Jason Steele of Steele’s Landscapes — the Water Boss — provides an overview of the entire pondless water feature installation. Jason will be providing a full account of this waterfall build via
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This is useful since the patio pond bowls are also being used for aquatic plants. This turned out to be a great way to integrate lily pads.
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We have all seen both the “WOW!” waterfall as well as the “What were they thinking?” waterfall, right? Most prospective customers have been exposed to the latter, which makes selling them on your better-built and more aesthetically pleasing waterfall much easier. Since the aesthetic aspects of a waterfall are subjective, I will try to focus
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Building a Pondless water feature? Get the engineering right the first time! Learn from a pond industry veteran the “how-to” on sizing vaults and flows when building features such as a long stream. Learn the formula to accurately calculate the Dynamic Volume, so you won’t overflow or be caught short of water.
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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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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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Pondliner is excited to announce the latest winners of our Contractor’s Corner competition. POND Trade’s Contractor’s Corner was created to spotlight the incredible work of pond and water feature professionals around the world. Contractors are invited to submit their standout projects for a chance to be featured on our website, with one project selected each
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