The Esteemed Judges of the Water Artisan of the Year Awards As the Water Artisan of the Year Awards continue to elevate the standards of excellence within the water-feature industry, the program is guided by an esteemed panel known as the Supreme Stream Court. This distinguished body is composed of past award recipients, master craftsmen, […]
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Why mismanaged cattails quietly destroy water quality If you are serious about healthy, clear, low-maintenance lakes, bogs are not optional — they are essential. A properly designed and maintained bog is the closest thing you will ever have to a self-running, self-cleaning water quality system. Most people underestimate them, and that misunderstanding is exactly why
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Why Your Team is the Most Important Project You’ll Ever Design Professional pond builders spend a lot of time talking about flow rates, liner durability and the artistry of rock placement. But the most complex ecosystem we will ever build is not made of water and stone. It’s made of people. Many contractors and business
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If you’ve spent more than a minute around koi ponds (and let’s face it, most pond builders spend way more than a minute), you’ve likely seen graceful koi with long, flowing fins that glide like dancers beneath the water’s surface. These are usually the fish that make clients stop mid-sentence and point. Butterfly koi have
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There is something universal about water. It draws people in, calms them, and invites them to slow down. That is why ponds, waterfalls and streams resonate so deeply. They are not just features. They are experiences, moments and places people want to be. Yet many pond builders struggle to communicate that experience before a client
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To meet growing demand for ornamental fish and water garden features across Central Ohio, Ohio Koi is constructing a 13,000-square-foot retail greenhouse that will open to the public in spring 2026. The new facility, known as Mega-1, represents a major investment in the local economy and is expected to bring increased tourism and national attention
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Hardscape North America (HNA) is already seeing strong early interest for its 2026 show, with registration opening sooner than ever and attendees signing up at a steady pace. Following record-breaking attendance in 2025, contractors, dealers, and designers are quickly making plans to return to Louisville this October to reconnect, learn, and explore new products. “HNA
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Fitz’s Fish Ponds (FFP) has officially announced the launch of Plant Fest 2026, the company’s first annual plant-focused event, set to take place May 2–3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at FFP Saddle River, New Jersey—formerly known as Waterford Gardens. The new event honors the rich horticultural legacy of the property, which dates
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New Names Marks a New Era of Leadership and Personal Development for the Trades On January 1, 2026, industry veteran, entrepreneur, and media personality Eric Triplett officially retired The Pond Digger Podcast after seven years and launched its successor, The Deep End—a reimagined program focused on personal development, leadership, and long-term capability for tradesmen, business
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