The Hudson Gardens and Event Center in Littleton, Colorado. The International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society will hold its annual symposium this summer from Aug. 14 to 17 in Denver. Local hosts for the event will include Denver Botanic Gardens,More…
The Five Golden Minutes in Sales
How nonverbal communication can make or break a deal
It is in the first five minutes of a conversation that we have to establish rapport and trust. Understanding what influences good communication and being able to quickly adjust naturally to each personality type will greatly contribute to a mutuallyMore…
Respecting Life Through Waterscapes
Revealing the genius loci
While discussing some routine design plans with a client, Cash French realized that the project they were designing was no ordinary pond renovation. It was a heartfelt tribute to the client’s family — both past members, present loved ones andMore…
Pattern and Sheen: The metallic appeal of Hikari Moyo
It glimmers, it shines, and it’s at the bottom of your pond. No, it’s not a wishing coin thrown in by a naughty neighbor — it’s Hikari Moyo! As marketable as they are beautiful, these patterned koi have a brilliant,More…
More Than Just a Pond
What makes a koi pond a koi pond?
What makes a koi pond a koi pond? (You may be surprised to discover that it’s not just koi.) A true koi pond is designed specifically to accommodate the unique needs of the fish, including dissolved oxygen content, water quality,More…
Photos of the FUTURE: High-tech drones enhance water feature photography
From underwater cameras to shots from space, amazing photography has always relied on amazing technology. And according to Benjamin Timmermans of Liquid Landscapes, the next revolutionary tech innovation is already here! Flying drones are transforming every industry from real estateMore…
A Hobby, Not a Chore: Four critical steps for headache-free water gardening
Water features can bring their owners endless pleasure and relaxation. Of course, they can also become disgusting, stinky cesspools that require hours of labor to maintain. Thankfully, attention to a few key requirements will keep the workload down and theMore…
Make Your Pond Shine with Great Light Design
Why water feature lighting is more than just show
To many water garden designers, lighting is the lowest item on the priority totem pole. To AJ Hetzke of illuminfx, it’s the difference between a drab water feature you rarely get to enjoy and a mind-altering wonderland that enchants 24/7.More…
Defeating Drought: The many advantages of rainwater harvesting
It glimmers, it shines, and it’s at the bottom of your pond. No, it’s not a wishing coin thrown in by a naughty neighbor — it’s Hikari Moyo! As marketable as they are beautiful, these patterned koi have a brilliant,More…
DON’T TOSS THAT PLANT!
Controlling invasive species with proper disposal methods
While they may seem harmless, those unwanted flowers or frogs you’re removing from your pond might be a dangerously invasive species! What’s more: “releasing them to the wild” could create an out-of-control infestation that throws the local ecosystem completely outMore…