POND Trade Magazine

09/10/2024

From muddy eyesore to a functioning aquatic paradise, Ed Beaulieu of Aquascape transforms basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal’s water feature:
https://www.pondtrademag.com/aquatic-alley-oop-a-large-pond-fix-for-shaq/

09/06/2024

Pond Trade magazine’s 9th annual Water Artisans of the Year contest is OPEN! Eligible projects must have been completed between Nov 1, 2023 and Nov. 1, 2024. Entries must be received by Nov. 30, 2024. Submit your ponds and fountains today: https://www.pondtrademag.com/pond-trades-2024-water-artisans-of-the-year-contest-is-open/

Photo: Thomas VanAmerongen of Niagara Waterscapes submitted a winning entry in the “most naturalistic” category in 2023.

09/04/2024

Don’t let those stunning tropical plants go to waste in the fall! Save those beautiful plants for next year with this dormant winter storage method from Ashley Darocha of Earth & WaterScapes, Inc.:
https://www.pondtrademag.com/how-to-store-tropical-plants-in-winter/

09/02/2024

Finishing touches: Soften up the edges of your new water feature with plants, moss, driftwood and mulch. Get inspiration from John Magyar of Universal Aquatics: https://www.pondtrademag.com/finishing-touches-for-your-water-feature/

08/29/2024

We have a winner!
Bubba Hogan of MidSouth Ponds was declared the quarterly winner of Contractor's Corner, sponsored by Pondliner. Read up on his build for St. Jude and congratulate Bubba!
https://www.pondtrademag.com/custom-pond-for-st-jude-dream-home-giveaway/

08/28/2024

Pondliner.com Water Garden Expo 2025 Dates Announced - POND Trade Magazine https://www.pondtrademag.com/pondliner-com-water-garden-expo-2025-dates-announced/

08/24/2024

Koi Fest 2024!
It's been a great time at Fitz's Fish Ponds in Milford, New Jersey.
Gorgeous koi, music, koi auction, food trucks, hot air balloon, koi judging, products and plants and so much more.

08/20/2024

Take your photos and videos to new heights! Share your properties and projects with a view from a different perspective using drones. David B. Duensing shows you how drones can help your next pond project from start to finish: https://www.pondtrademag.com/drones-for-water-feature-design-construction/

08/19/2024

The Aquascape Pondemonium foreman/rookie contest build. The heat is on!

08/19/2024

Fabulous Aquascape Pondemonium pond tour on Saturday the 17th. Six houses that really pack a punch!

08/15/2024

Check out this special pond build by Kent Wallace for a Japanese-style tea house! A narrow koi pond surrounding the square center of the room with a floor covered in tatami mats. The perfect calming space
https://www.pondtrademag.com/best-practices-formal-pond-build-in-japanese-tea-garden/

08/14/2024

Found my prince!

08/08/2024

While dogs and traditional pool liners don’t mix— Landon Malave, owner of LCM Waterfalls & Ponds, designed and built a large dog-jumping pond lined with concrete, a patchwork of boulders and flagstone, a waterfall for filtration and more! See the full design and construction story here:
https://www.pondtrademag.com/dock-diving-pond-build-for-competitive-canines/

08/04/2024

Contractor’s Corner:
Check out the Haywood Community College Pond Renovation by Benjamin Timmermans of Liquid Landscapes Inc.! The school needed two 25 year old ponds rebuilt. Find out how Timmermans and his team designed and rebuilt this fun project with a supportive audience of students and professors engaging each day.
https://www.pondtrademag.com/campus-waterfall-rebuilds-earn-praise/

08/01/2024

Is it a leak??— test your pond for these four ways that ponds naturally lose water everyday from Demi Fortuna of Atlantis Water Gardens
https://www.pondtrademag.com/the-w-e-t-s-method-for-diagnosing-water-loss/

07/26/2024

Thousands gathered to the All-American Koi Show in Las Vegas in March this year! Find out how this hugely successful event was put together by Hector Mardueno from W. Lim Corporation and Shawn McHenry from Mystic Koi and Water Gardens: https://www.pondtrademag.com/all-american-koi-show-2024/

Also, mark your calendars for the next one: March 29-30, 2025!

07/26/2024

EVERYTHING is better with a water feature!

07/23/2024

James Hiestand of DreamScapes designs a dreamy kid-friendly, interactive water feature for a young family in California. With features like stone steps, sitting rocks and a dedicated play area for the kids to enjoy. Check out the entire project here: https://www.pondtrademag.com/large-scale-waterscape-naturalizes-front-yard/

07/17/2024

Patrick Simmsgeiger of Diversified Waterscapes Inc. offers expert advice on how to keep your water clean, clear and biologically healthy. Tackle the big three: slime, foam and cloudy water troubles. https://www.pondtrademag.com/solving-the-three-most-common-water-quality-problems/

07/12/2024

Brian Fitzsimmons of Fitz's Fish Ponds reflects on his winning 89-cm Dainichi female Kohaku, named Jennifer Anniston! Whether you’re a breeder or a hobbyist, get all the expert advice on how to select and raise your own winning koi here: https://www.pondtrademag.com/growing-grand-champion-koi-fish-from-start-to-finish/

07/09/2024

Beautifying your water feature comes with its challenges, including climate and available plants. However, it’s a vital part of protecting the pond ecosystem. Tom Dieck of TRD Designs gives you expert advice on how to build up vegetation in and around your pond: https://www.pondtrademag.com/planting-for-year-round-color-inside-and-outside-the-pond/

07/07/2024

Woo hoo!
POND Trade publisher (me) has an renovated pond.

A dream pond renovation for POND Trade publisher Lora Lee Gelles focuses on low maintenance features such as a pondless waterfall.

07/04/2024

Happy Independence Day. May freedom ring!

07/03/2024

In pond building, the stones are your paint. It’s important to note where the rock is sourced, the peaks and valleys of its surface, the quality of it, the placement in your water feature, and more. Learn about this delicate process from Ed Beaulieu The Pond Professor:

Ed Beaulieu shares his expertise on the artistry of stone. Learn how to mimic nature with an enhanced understanding of different stones .

07/01/2024

The Atlantic-Oase Annual Conference is Moving to Denver, Colorado!

The Atlantic-Oase Professional Conference is back for its eighth consecutive year! This year marks a new adventure and milestone with a new destination. Mark your calendars for October 23 – 24, 2024 in Denver, Colorado! The two-day annual conference will have the same incredible educational and pr...

07/01/2024

It’s time to start thinking about next year’s perennials now! Late summer is the perfect time to add new annuals and perennials to your pond. Rebecca Willoughby of Splash Plants has some great recommendations for you and tips for winter prep:

Aquatic Plants to introduce late in the season. Rebecca Willoughby describes tropical and perennial options for your pond.

06/28/2024

For all you turtle lovers that have a lot of patience!
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06/26/2024

A fond farewell to Rick Smith!

Rick Smith announces retirement from EasyPro Pond Products. Rick, who served as Director of Sales, will retire on June 30, 2024.

06/25/2024

Founder of Liquid Designz LLC, Jerry shares his trusty tips for water loss and pond leaks. Learn how to troubleshoot and solve almost any water loss problem in your own backyard feature: https://www.pondtrademag.com/pond-leaks-trusty-tips-stopping-seepage/