When it comes to business, little things do mean a lot. You are not the same company you were last year, or even a month ago, and things will definitely be different this time next year. As time goes on, the costs of doing business change. Changing costs are a fact of life, but the …
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by Betsy Kremers, Freshwater Flora and Fauna The first time I visited Berkeley, California, I was struck by how “into it” people were. It didn’t matter what you were into — as long as you were really into it. There were no half-hearted protests or mildly spiritual persons; everyone was sincerely all about their “thing.” …
OK, get ready — I’m going to gush a little bit. I’m officially a mother-in-law! My son Evan got married to sweet Maggie in September at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota. The beautiful bride (and handsome groom, I might add) had to share the spotlight with a breathtaking waterlily collection, …
What’s the No. 1 misconception about pond aeration? The idea that it’s seasonal. With all that’s been written and talked about over the last eight to 10 years about the benefits of subsurface diffused aeration, I find it strange that as recently as two weeks ago I found myself having to defend it. One pond …
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Another successful Pondemonium is in the books, and planning for 2020 is already underway! This year’s event was held Aug. 21 — 25, 2019 at the Q Center and at Aquascape headquarters in St. Charles, Illinois. The theme was “I Love My Job!” Pondemonium is a highly energetic and informative training and networking event for …
Over the years as development has intruded upon natural wetland areas, this critical wildlife habitat has been lost. I believe that we should take every opportunity presented to us as water garden designers to mitigate this loss. Construction of these wetland habitats is not difficult. Once a suitable area is identified, excavate a deep pool …
Atlantic Water Gardens (AWG) and OASE educated and entertained more than 100 attendees at its third annual Atlantic Professional Conference (APC) from Sept. 3 — 5, 2019, in Cleveland, Ohio. New this year, early arrivers attended three hands-on business workshops focusing on business strategy, social media and water feature maintenance, hosted by experts Yolanda Ortiz of Corazon …
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The most common pond size across the country is 2,000 gallons. Potential customers often call me asking, “How much will it cost to build a 2,000-gallon pond?” Unfortunately, this question can never be answered over the phone without further consultation. So many factors are involved in making individual decisions about a specific design, including location, …
