POND Trade Magazine

12/30/2024

Register Today to Work Alongside Industry Leaders to Learn Advanced Swim-Pond Construction Techniques!
https://www.pondtrademag.com/register-today-to-work-alongside-industry-leaders-to-learn-advanced-swim-pond-construction-techniques/

12/27/2024

Wash away the winter blues— enjoy your water feature all year long! There are many advantages to running a water feature during the winter months. The therapeutic benefits of waterfall sounds, enchanting sparkling lights under layers of ice, and winter wildlife visitors. Get started today: https://www.pondtrademag.com/frozen-feature-year-round-pond-enjoyment/

12/23/2024

Look back on Aquascape’s 2024 Pondemonium this past summer. Offering hands-on training and construction projects, Artist of the Year presentations, an all-day pond tour throughout Chicagoland, and more.
https://www.pondtrademag.com/pondemonium-2024-recap/

12/19/2024

Mark your calendars!

We'll be traveling to Krebs, Oklahoma in early March for Water Garden Expo 2025, where Pond Professionals Alliance will host its group pond build a few days prior.

The activity calls on pond industry professionals from across the country and around the world to jointly craft a unique water feature. The purpose is to build bonds within our industry's professional community and provide pros with practical new techniques.

Larry and Craig McBride, president of Southwest U.S.-based Swim Pond, are designing and leading the project and this is its rendering in progress. The group build features a 40- by 80-foot swim pond that will include hybrid filtration and a user-friendly ozone system. It will feature a sand beach and hand-picked boulders for natural seating as well as structure for a 5-foot waterfall.
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12/19/2024

Speakers announced for Water Garden Expo! Click link for more info:
https://www.pondtrademag.com/2025-water-garden-expo-the-largest-freeeducation-event-in-the-industry/

12/17/2024

Hand feeding your koi is a unique experience and a great way to interact with your pond friends. Get some tips on how to get started.
https://www.pondtrademag.com/tips-and-tricks-for-hand-feeding-koi/

12/16/2024

2024 Atlantic-Oase Awards Announced - congrats to all!
https://www.pondtrademag.com/2024-atlantic-oase-awards-announced/

12/12/2024

The Chagoi— the “friendly koi”. This gentle creature will encourage other koi with its big personality and calming nature. These koi quickly bond with their humans as well. Learn more:
https://www.pondtrademag.com/friendly-chagoi-bring-charm-to-the-koi-pond/

12/07/2024

There are so many things to think about when you’re preparing your pond for the winter: pond depth, type and number of koi, length of freezing period, plumbing protection, cold predators, the construction of the pond, and more. It can be a bit overwhelming, especially for new pond owners. Carolyn Weise of Ecological Laboratories is here to help: https://www.pondtrademag.com/winter-pond-preparations/

12/03/2024

Did you know… Water feature maintenance actually starts at the design phase. Planning ahead with a budget and a trusted, qualified maintenance professional will keep your feature clean, fresh and balanced. Patrick Simmsgeiger of Diversified Waterscapes breaks it down here: https://www.pondtrademag.com/dont-defer-water-feature-maintenance/

11/25/2024

Aquascape Inc. Honors Top Pond Builder with Prestigious Artist of the Year Award!
https://www.pondtrademag.com/aquascape-inc-honors-top-pond-builder-with-prestigious-artist-of-the-year-award/

11/22/2024

Using microbubble aeration in conjunction with ozone, the Reflections Water Gardens swim pond is super-saturated with PURE OXYGEN. Find out how this backyard spa project came together: https://www.pondtrademag.com/a-swim-pond-with-spa-benefits/

11/20/2024

You know what they say… you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take! Take a shot at the Water Artisan of the Year Awards. Winners get recognition for their design and build credibility for their business. Submit your project today: https://www.pondtrademag.com/2024-water-artisans-of-the-year-awards-entry-form/

Photo: 2023 winner of Best Pondless, Mike Donas, owner of Donas Outdoor Living.

11/16/2024

Learn Advanced Swim Pond Techniques at Group Build with Industry Leaders!
Be sure to sign up for this great event before Water Garden Expo. For more info, click here:
https://www.pondtrademag.com/learn-advanced-swim-pond-techniques-at-group-build-with-industry-leaders/

11/15/2024

Inspiration in Iceland: Join April Dugan of American Waterscapes on her exploration of Iceland’s breathtaking waterfalls. Her takeaways might just give you a new perspective on your next build. https://www.pondtrademag.com/finding-inspiration-in-iceland/

11/12/2024

You have less than 3 weeks to get your entries in for the Water Artisan of the Year Awards! Here’s a few tips and tricks from past judges for your entry photos:

1. Send in high quality photos.
2. Include at least one photo showing the whole project.
3. Include photos that show us the small details.
4. Make sure the water is clean in photos.
5. Make sure the pond liner is not showing.

Submit your design here: https://www.pondtrademag.com/2024-water-artisans-of-the-year-awards-entry-form/

Photo: 2023 winner in most naturalistic category: Thomas VanAmerongen owner of Niagara Waterscapes.