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We’ve all heard the saying, “the devil is in the details.” For the pond builder, it’s especially true.  Not only do you have the details of running your business, but you also…

For the pond-building artist, stone is the paint — and how it is used can make or break the look of a water feature. Choosing the perfect stone, however, is no guarantee…

Follow these 5 tips for planting your customer’s pond to ensure maximal beauty and minimal maintenance.

When your customers ask why you add gravel to the bottom of the pond, do you pull up a chair and dive into a long, scientific explanation that leaves them wishing they’d…

Demand for natural outdoor living spaces is at an all-time high, and even small, urban lots are being transformed into miniature nature preserves. Today’s consumers are craving to reconnect with nature after…

Pond season is officially here and you’re anxious to put shovel to dirt and get more ponds in the ground for your customers. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran builder or a novice…

It may seem really basic, but it’s extremely important to know how to properly excavate a pond. We all know that a contractor can dig a hole, but do you really know…

Oxygen is one of, if not the most vital element on the face of the earth. Read any science journal or search the internet. You won’t find anyone who disputes that fact.…

One of the most popular misconceptions consumers have today about pond ownership is that it’s too high maintenance. They’ve heard myths and horror stories about algae taking over, fish dying, mosquito infestation,…

Business has always been about survival of the fittest! Trying times like these call for you to be doing ALL YOU CAN to assure the health and well-being of your company! What…