Like last year, there were no blowout victories in any of our five categories. If anything, the staff here at POND Trade had to triple-check our math when compiling the final tallies from the judges. We even raised the levelMore…
March/April 2018 Issue
Water Artisans of the Year | I Love a Winner
I love a winner and think you will, too. Our Water Artisans of the Year issue [link] is quickly becoming one of my favorite issues of the year. It blows me away to see all the talent out there. IMore…
The Foundation of Why: An Artistic Pond Construction Approach
It’s simple, right? Dig a hole and fill it with water. But beyond that, I’ve found that there are very few things installers can agree upon when it comes to pond construction. Dinner of Champions It was October 2017 whenMore…
Water-Loving Iris Makes Itself at Home in the Water Garden
Whether natural or man-made, there are many different water-garden irises that can grow in and around your pond. Iris laevigata is related to many of the water-loving irises found in the laevigatae series. This series includes irises found across theMore…
Building an Exit Strategy for Selling Your Pond Business
Many of us who own a regular (or pond) business have dreamed of selling it one day and living the dream of retirement. Most of us have very little idea how to make this dream come true. Usually this onlyMore…
Diagnosing an Ailing Pond: The K.I.S.S. Principle
We receive thousands of phone calls each year, and a significant number of them are from pond owners and pond-service companies who are struggling to keep a pond clear and beautiful. This is so sad, because they are being robbedMore…
Meet the Judges: Our Second Supreme Stream Court
It is often said that a sequel never quite lives up to the hype of the original.
However, as you turn the next few pages, we suspect you’ll agree with us in disagreeing with this common rule — maybe just this once. There’s no question that our second annual Water Artisans of the Year contest packs justMore…
Best Pond Practices | Fish-Safe Airlift Systems for Protecting Endangered Species
In August 2016, I was contacted by Von Winkel from the Las Vegas Springs Preserve. The Springs Preserve is associated with the Las Vegas Valley Water District and does a lot of work to preserve the original habitat in theMore…
Language of Koi | Nishikigoi Bring a Slice of the Rainbow to the Pond
The pond build is complete! Water parameters are in check, and oxygen levels are adequate. Congratulations — you’ve created the ideal pond environment for your customer. The next step is to introduce koi into the pond because, after all, koiMore…
2017 Water Artisans of the Year Awards | Runners-Up
These runners-up still made quite a splash.
Like last year, there were no blowout victories in any of our five categories. If anything, the staff here at POND Trade had to triple-check our math when compiling the final tallies from the judges. We even raised the levelMore…