July / August 2014

Respecting Life Through Waterscapes

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 and future generations. Turn to page 8 to see how French’s Waterscapes gave this pond new life by focusing on “genius loci,” or spirit of place.

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, metallic sheen that will set any koi lover’s heart aflutter. Here, Taro Kodama shares the important characteristics to look for when appreciating this unique and shiny variety.

More Than Just a 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, minimum water volume and even waste management.

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 estate to agriculture, and the pond industry is next. See how drone photography can bring your pond business to the next level.

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 the beauty and enjoyment up. Drawing from his many years of experience, Jamie Beyer outlines the key steps that will keep your pond clean, clear and easy to maintain.

Make Your Pond Shine with Great Light Design

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. Turn to page 20 to discover the secrets that will bring a whole new dimension of light, shadow and magic to your installations!

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, metallic sheen that will set any koi lover’s heart aflutter. Here, Taro Kodama shares the important characteristics to look for when appreciating this unique and shiny variety.

DON’T TOSS THAT PLANT!

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 out of whack. Follow the instructions of Linda Whitlock and Jane Herbert to ensure that your pond’s unwanted wildlife doesn’t become an epidemic!

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