I have been preaching these words for more than 20 years, and it rings true now more than ever. Pond construction as an industry continues to grow and develop, and practices like wetland filtration continue to evolve into more functional, easy-maintenance solutions. These solutions help us maintain the highest level of water quality in our …
Wetland Filtration Offers Simple Path to Clear Water Read More »
As the owner of a pond design and installation company, I am always on the lookout for ways to market our “aquatic art.” Over the years, we have done billboards, mailers, magazines, newspapers, social media, flyers, home shows and more — all with decent success. But nothing compares to the results we’ve seen with outdoor …
Self-Guided Pond Tour Provides Low Maintenance, High Reward Read More »
One thing’s for sure — you’re well aware of all the benefits of a pondscape or water feature. Sitting nearby relaxes you, soothes your nerves and lifts your spirits. The sound of moving water takes you to a tropical place, transporting you away from your worries each time you hear it. Maybe you think that …
Benefits of Adding an Avian Element to a Pondscape Read More »
In one way or another, we can all agree that living, laughing and loving are key parts of the pond life. However, these terms are relative, because we all think of these things differently — just as ponds and water features mean different things to different people. A multi-million-dollar commercial pond with massive boulders, waterfalls …
The continued use of cash is surprising, given its inconveniences and the risk consumers face in carrying it around. Love it or hate it, however, cash is playing an increasingly smaller role in society, especially with pond retailers, distributors, and manufacturers. As cash rapidly becomes obsolete — welcome to the new, cashless world for pond …
Coming Soon: A Cashless World for Pond Installers Read More »
We’re back with the third installment of our series on the formal courtyard pond. This article is just one example of how to deal with this specific type of formal pond. With the structure and basic plumbing in place, the polyurea liner can be installed. Polyurea is usually a two-coat operation, with the first application …
In the previous installment of Language of Koi, we learned how to distinguish between metallic and non-metallic skin on koi, as well as how to identify the characteristic known as luster. We also explored the single-colored, metallic-skinned koi in the Hikari Muji class. Now we will study the other two Hikari classes of koi, Hikari …
Koi Differences | Understanding Hikari Utsuri & Hikari Moyo Koi Read More »