Limited Access? Work Backward to Get Forward
This pond was right up against the neighbor’s fence, so access was extremely limited — impossible from that end…
March / April 2016
The Pondman Ponders the Keys to Staying Inspired
To start on a positive note, I do not agree with this Oxford Dictionary definition. No, this is not going to be an Oprah-like article, and Dr. Deepak Chopra will not be mentioned in it (other than just now). It is definitely not a “really nice ponds inspire me” type of article, either. This is …
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Five Tips for Identifying Sanke and Showa Koi
Many hobbyists love Sanke and Showa koi — the tri-colored koi that are white, red and black — yet they often struggle to distinguish one variety from the other. I am often asked, “Are they white fish with red and black markings, or black fish with red and white markings? How do I tell the …
Sidebar | How to Get Started with Color for Sales
>> Read the feature article, “Why Color Can By Your Best Sales Tool,” by Paula Biles Actions: Get a fresh perspective. Take numerous photos of your retail displays and pond installations, especially signage. Use the computer to reverse the images and see things with fresh eyes. Evaluate strengths, weaknesses and places to better utilize color. …
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Pond Construction | Laurel Highlands Legend Gets Boulder Taste of Tuscany
Every city has that one restaurant — the local, family-owned joint with home cooking that everybody talks about. You always take your mom there for Mother’s Day, and it’s the go-to place for out-of-town guests seeking a nice, sit-down meal. Even classy high school guys have been known to take their dates there before the …
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Seven Ways Snapchat Will Change Your Business
I know exactly what you’re thinking. “Eric, you’re being completely ridiculous and —“ quite frankly —“ a little creepy, because Snapchat is for 13-year-old girls! Don’t you know?” Admittedly, I poked, prodded, teased and ridiculed a young pond builder in his 20s by the name of Eric Twigg from Aquatic Sphere Construction back in 2013 …
Remember Plant Shelves for Effective Pond Planning
>> Click here to view all the article’s images in our gallery spotlight. Whether you’re installing a small residential water garden or a large commercial pond, the key to producing one that is both natural-looking and easy to plant is largely determined by how you design the excavation That may seem obvious, but building a top-notch …
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Stop Building Ponds and Create Systems for a Successful Business
Owning a business that builds amazing ponds and water features is a livelihood that many would love to have. Using your own two hands to artistically place rock and gravel to create waterfalls that make your customers weep with joy is not a bad business to be in. Before long, your company will have built …
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Building an Insulated Pond Using ICFs
There are occasions when building directly against the earth isn’t going to be your best option. In climates where the winter temperatures are severely cold, or where summer temperatures are extremely hot, an insulated pond might be your better choice. There are many ponds around the world that are built with insulation between the liner …
Why Color Can Be Your Best Sales Tool
>> Click here to view all images related to this article in our gallery spotlight. Color is often the focus when people shop for cars, clothes, houses, refrigerators, electronics and, yes — even plants. Color is taught in visual merchandising classes because it is an essential tool. A dedicated industry exists for the study of …