The exciting pond project you see in the pictures below was built in Northamptonshire, U.K. The owners had recently moved from another property, where they had a small pond. But with a much bigger garden surrounding the new home theyMore…
Polyurea is a spray-applied plastic coating that is applied with special equipment and training. But this article is titled “Preparing for Polyurea” because, as a pond builder, you most likely won’t be applying it yourself. The equipment and training requiredMore…
A microclimate is a local atmospheric zone where the climate differs from the surrounding area. It refers to either a zone of many square miles or only a few square feet. Microclimates are why people living around a bay haveMore…
So, you have a black and white koi and you’re not sure if it is a Shiro Bekko or Shiro Utsuri. There are many similarities between the two varieties…as well as distinct differences. Some characteristics are easy to recognize. TheMore…
Fruiting shrubbery and flowers can be used in landscaping a water feature just as easily as traditional shrubs or grasses and they can look just as amazing. You’re going to landscape your waterfall and pond, so why not do itMore…
Water. The most abundant compound on the planet, it makes up 70 percent of our bodies; it drives our weather patterns; it supplies nourishing rains for our crops; it allows our bodies to actually function and it’s used in manufacturingMore…
Closing the deal. Making the sale. Getting the customer to say “yes.” That is why we are here, right? I am a guy who loves ponds. It is an obsession and it’s my favorite hobby at home. At work, however,More…
Today’s pond customer will often look to his installer for landscaping and surrounding decorations to complement his new water feature. In the past, many installers have allowed these valuable supplemental sales to pass them by. Some of those who haveMore…
Landscaping computer programs abound. I personally use VizTerra by Structure Studios for most of my projects. However, its learning curve is fairly difficult (but not as difficult as AutoCAD). One of the more simple programs that I use is RealtimeMore…
