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PONDTRADE 29 Preparing for Polyurea Serving Professionals in the Pond and Water Feature Industry Polyurea is durable, wrinkle-free and waterproof. In short, it’s the perfect sealing material to line your water features. But when it comes to applying the sticky stuff, preparation is key. Kent Wallace explains the tech specs of this popular waterproofer and outlines the best strategies for pre-poly prep. 29 37 The Background to Your Masterpiece COVER STORY It’s the end of the project. The pond is built and the customer is happy. Time to go home? Not a chance! Turn a happy client into an ecstatic one (and a good profit into a great one) by providing landscaping to go with the new pond! Max Taylor leverages the wisdom of Kenny Rogers to explain why you shouldn’t fold ‘em until you’ve sold ‘em some plants! 42 Have Your Waterfall and Eat it Too! Blur the line between pond and produce store by incorporating fruiting plants in your landscaping! There’s a huge array of species that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Here, Max Phelps shows you how to make every visit to your water feature a mouth-watering affair.

46 Koidentification LANGUAGE OF KOI What’s black and white and swims all over? If DEPARTMENTS you said “sea cows,” you’re reading the wrong 6 Upcoming Events magazine! The answer is “koi,” and there are 55 two varieties that fit the bill. Can you tell the 62 Trade News difference between Shiro Bekko and Shiro 65 Marketplace Utsuri? Ellen Kloubec will teach you how! 65 Advertisers’ Index 49 Microclimates FEATURES You may not be able to control the weather, but if you understand microclimates, you can COLUMNS Evolution of Construction POND CONSTRUCTION tweak it to your advantage! Local atmospheric 7 Publisher’s Perspective 8 zones can be as small as a few square feet MJ Wilson has been building ponds “across the pond” in the U.K. for in area, just like your pond. And with Paula 49 decades. And on a recent project in Northamptonshire, he put all of his Biles’ tips, you can adjust these microclimates experience to good use when a new home inspired a couple to build a in your yard to greatly extend the enjoyment season of your water feature. new pond. Here, MJ offers an up-close glimpse at the plans, gear and execution required to build a stunning backyard waterfall. 55 Small Water Features Want a beautiful water feature but don’t have much space? No problem. As 14 Chisel Your Way to Success Ed Beaulieu explains, you don’t need to dig a lake to experience the soothing, Think custom stone carvings require hours of training and tons of 25 refreshing effects of water. With a little imagination and a lot of know-how, even specialized equipment? Think again. Unique stone decorations are a a tiny trough can be transformed into a sparkling and splashing work of art. fantastic way to extend the capabilities of your business, expand your offerings and create repeat customers. What’s more, all you’ll need are a few common Water Garden Expo tools and John Olson’s instructions! 60 Hundreds of industry luminaries converged on Shawnee, Oklahoma in February for Pondliner’s Water Garden Expo. With over 21 seminars, a trade show and 21 21 Yes Please! a hands-on pond build, it was the perfect opportunity to network, share wisdom For most pond professionals, building gorgeous water features is both a and learn a thing or 12. passion and a hobby. But it’s also a career, which means that if you’re not closing deals, you’re in trouble. So how do you get them to say “Yes”? As Zack DeKuiper illustrates, it all comes down to three essential steps.

25 Protect Your Pooch If your dog likes to lap at lakes, roll in rivers and play in ponds, beware. Your canine friend is at risk of poisoning from toxic algae, and the prognosis for such 14 exposure is grim. In this extremely important article, Roger Tower walks you through the dangers cyanobacteria poses to your dog and teaches you how to recognize the symptoms — and how to prevent them. 8

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The end of the 12-foot stream with waterfall. We hand-selected brown ironstone in Oxfordshire, U.K., as it is much harder-wearing than local stone. Evolution of Construction A beautiful waterfall in the UK

by MJ Wilson, system — or a vegetable filter, as we call them in the U.K. Any Pond Limited We don’t grow vegetables, but we use this nomenclature as we are growing vegetation within the filtration system. he exciting pond project you see in the pictures The Specifics below was built in Northamptonshire, U.K. The owners had recently moved from another After the consultation we agreed on the construction of Tproperty, where they had a small pond. But with a much a new pond. Brown, hand-selected Oxfordshire ironstone bigger garden surrounding the new home they decided to was used throughout. This was chosen for its excellent build a more substantial pond to house their fish. longevity and “Jurassic” appearance, giving a similar finish They had a good idea of the size of pond they wanted, to the local sandstone but proving much harder-wearing. with the husband being mainly interested in the fish The pond was constructed in the traditional European whilst the wife was a keen gardener and wanted to have a way and is 4 meters long (14 feet) by 3 meters wide (10 planted water garden. feet) by 1.2 meters deep (4 feet). It was designed with Both owners liked the idea of having some form of both koi-keeping and water gardening in mind. There are moving water, so we incorporated a planted stream with a two shelves for a couple of water lilies and a far marginal few small falls into the design to create a wetland filtration shelf away from the larger koi — of course, not forgetting Constructing a 4-foot-deep pond to look after a number of large koi carp and to grow marginal water plants. Digging a pond when you have a cameraman in the hole takes longer than normal.

8 POND Trade Magazine pondtrademag.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 9 Busily finishing off the majority of the ground work (left) before the construction of the block walls. The photo on the right was taken with a remote-controlled DSLR on a 6-meter-high (20 feet) swimming pool handle. GoPro cameras are much easier nowadays, as you can see what you are taking and the wobble on the pole is much less. the water plants within the stream itself. get in or out easily without slipping over). long (12 feet) with a top pool containing Typically, in the U.K. we have small Part of our work involves repairing leaking water plants to act as a vegetable filter, gardens and often access is an issue. For ponds, so I know just how susceptible to which measured 1.8 meters long (6 feet) by The “after” shot a few months into the summer, when the landscape was in full glory. this job access was a major problem; we had damage pond liners can be. Damage from 60 centimeters wide (2 feet) by 45 centime- build ponds since it became available and has amount of maintenance. The Biotech 36 is rock would be a case of almost ripping it all to remove a fence panel, as the only other dogs and rodents is common, as it is from ters deep (18 inches). The stream had three now replaced concrete mortar almost entirely designed to look after 36 cubic metres (1271 access was through the house. We did not the odd clumsy gardener. We also have an small falls which were constructed on top out and starting again. cubic feet) of water, but this figure needs to be want to have to hand-dig such a large pond unusual problem (which may be very local- of 9-inch-high and -wide block walls. The as we seek to incorporate improved construc- halved when koi are present, and then halved and “container-ize” all the spoil for removal ized), and that is damage caused by caddis stream was planted to give a more visually tion methods in our ponds. Challenges again when the pond is in full sunlight. So via the house. flylarvae that live on the rubber surface and appealing design, in line with the owners’ The construction time was a total of six in effect, on this pond we worked to one- The challenges that we faced on this We used a small, 1.5-ton mini-excavator have a habit of chewing the liner surface. requirements. days for three people. quarter of the total stated maximum water particular project were: to create the rough shape of the pool and As you can see from the pictures, volume. We also installed a wetland filtra- Access — As with many sites in the U.K., excavated down to the required depth. Then, The Gear This particular waterfall concrete blocks were laid out and the water- tion waterfall. The water exits the Biotech we undertook the finishing with hand tools this required some lateral thinking to solve! is very difficult to modify fall was built within these. This was because All pond equipment was supplied by filtration system and enters the wetland filter by forming the planting shelves before lining A visible liner — Something we always the customer wanted the waterfall to be Oase. The main pond pump supplies before being returned to the pond. the pond with aquatic underlay. Finally, we because the stones have advise against, owing to the risk of damage constructed from smaller stones. Again, this 12,000 liters (3,170 gallons) of water per These customers do now regret that covered this with the 1-millimeter (0.04- and our friend the caddis fly. been permanently set in is something that we try to steer customers hour to a 55-watt UVC filter and then onto they did not have rocks and gravel over the inch) PondGuard Firestone rubber liner. concrete. away from now, as the use of larger stones the large Biotech 36 filtration system. The whole liner and do not like looking at the Difficulty in disguising the box filter gives a more natural finished appearance. filtration system was specifically designed pond plumbing. Unfortunately, because of — We had to install hedging in front of this Cover Your Liner! Using larger stones also reduces the require- with a degree of overkill to reduce the the construction technique used, adding the to provide a screen. We then created a concrete bond-beam Pumps, Streams and Falls ment for the underlying solid foundation around the perimeter of the pond and set the We have a pump-fed filtration system compared to using smaller stones, which ironstone in this. We had bare liner under- with the pump situated in the bottom of the need to be set on a firm base. neath the bond-beam, because the custom- pond and pushing the water up to the filters. This particular waterfall is very difficult to ers were not too worried about looking at Because the filtration system was very hard modify because the stones have been perma- rocks and gravel; they were quite happy with to disguise we planted a laurel hedge in front nently set in concrete. Today, we tend to use looking at the liner. of it. These large filtration systems are full of waterfall foam, which allows the design to I have quite a strong view on leaving lots of kit, giving great water clarity, but they be altered much more easily as the foam can the liner uncovered now, and it is are quite difficult to blend in with the garden simply be pried off the stones and then re-laid. something that we caution clients against setting. Because this type of filter is primarily The foam, although not structural, creates a doing as the bare liner is unprotected. mechanical we also installed a wetland-style waterproof seal around the stones that is much Especially on deeper ponds with sloping, filter to give a much larger area for biological less cumbersome and easier to work with than Constructing the 225-millimeter (9-inch) block wall (above, left) to support the small stones within the stream/waterfall. A summer shot of the pond (middle) and steep sides, there is an increased risk of filtration to take place. the more traditional concrete construction. the sun deck. Also, in the far distance you can see Phase 2, which was a small, low, dry stone wall instead of the small plum slate clippings area. You can just see damaging an uncovered liner (as you can't The stream was approximately 3.6 meters Waterfall foam has revolutionized how we the tail end of the vegetable filter in the right of the picture. This waterfall into the pond (right) can be seen from the kitchen window.

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We know you The “after” picture (left) of the stream/falls that has the block wall. My small team (right) always triest o bring some playful fun onto our professional job sites.

The Evolution of Construction pond,” and I have been impressed by some this is changing. In August I will be taking take them seriously, of the products that I have seen on recent a group of pond constructors back across Pond construction is now changing in trips to America. Not least surface skim- the pond with me to introduce them to the the U.K. Increasingly, I see customers having which is why mers designed specifically for ponds (not different ideas. Increasing links between pond more varied requirements in their ponds. Of “borrowed” from swimming pool designs builders in different countries will help to course, for many fish are still a key element, we take their with very small inlets and collection baskets), develop the industry back in the U.K. And, requiring minimum sizes and depths, but and the use of waterfall filtration. notwithstanding the cost of importing bulky very often well-planted ponds and decorative Up until recent times these products have equipment from several thousand miles away, premium perfecting nutrition seriously. features are becoming more popular. been unavailable in the U.K., primarily thanks many of these ideas, I am sure, will begin to I find a lot of customers are not aware of products exotic to the high shipping costs ... but this is slowly be adopted here. a Exotic animal nutrition is our business. how modern construction techniques have changing. Using new materials and techniques uniquely animal changed the range of designs that they can benefits not only the customer, who I believe For over 20 years, we’ve collaborated have. Concrete is a very expensive and diffi- gets a better finished product, but also reduces formulated nutrition with zoo and exotic animal professionals cult material to work with, as well as being construction time considerably. difficult to change. Of course, if you are About the Author to conduct extensive research to planning a large and especially a deep koi Choose Priorities to Build the From a very early age, Mark MJ improve nutrition pool — say, 1.8 meters (6 feet) — then the Best Pond Wilson was fascinated by the aquatic structural integrity will likely require this Up until now, every pond in the U.K. has world and knew that this would eventu- of exotic species. form of construction. But for most people a been built differently and required a number ally become pond like this is probably over-engineered. of different construction techniques to be his life’s work. Our products are Through his More often we are being asked to create employed. This does not need to be the case ponds that are multi-use, often to keep all academic proven to though. Most people want a good-looking training members of the family happy! No longer is pond that meets their objectives, be it keeping support the it all about the fish. Trying to mix both big and varied fish, providing a unique feature in the garden, commercial health and fish and plants in the same pond can be a or allowing them to indulge a passion for experience, recipe for disaster if the two are allowed to water gardening. By helping the customer MJ has built up a unique knowledge of longevity mix. But careful use of rocks can keep the decide on their priorities I find that we are aquatic design and husbandry, which, two apart successfully. able to give them what they really want in the combined with his artistic flair, enables of exotic animals. Most of the larger garden ponds that we best design possible. the construction of inspiring water garden Sign up for our newsletter today at build have a more multi-use design, which Typically, pond construction methods designs that work in the real world. can still comfortably hold larger fish, but are constantly changing. New technology is Taking his inspiration mainly from MAZURI.COM ER Mother Nature, Mark spends all of his ET INA without requiring extreme depth. This opens V R being adopted all the time, and the rate that and be the first to learn about: & Y

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12 POND Trade Magazine pondtrademag.com This Chinese fisherman figure rests on a moss-covered, carved lava rock fountain. (Photo courtesy Peter Gonzalez of Relaxing Decor) Stone Sculpting

Chisel Your Way to Success Add stone carving to your pond business

by John Olson, Graystone Industries

oday’s pond customer will often look to his installer for landscaping and surrounding decorations to comple- ment his new water feature. In the past, many installers haveT allowed these valuable supplemental sales to pass them by. Some of those who have made the foray into this business have limited themselves to providing plants, gazing globes, ceramic/ resin vases, et cetera. I would like to present another possible, and highly profitable, alternative to consider. Stone carvings can be a highly unique addition to a water feature or the surrounding area. They can be incorporated into small backyard ponds and can even be plumbed so water flows from them. Freestanding carvings can be placed by themselves as a focal point or in groupings with other rocks. A carved stone is a one-of-a-kind creation for your customer, and since each one will be unique, it can command prices far above the usual decor. Over 15 years ago, Graystone Creations began offering carved stone fountains and stone sculptures to consumers and businesses across South Florida. More than once we were called in to add a carving to a newly built water feature. With no competitors around, pricing was high and jobs often yielded fees of several hundred dollars an hour. Some would have you believe that working with stone requires years of specialized training. Perhaps for museum quality pieces, that may be true. For our purposes, having a little creativity (pond installers have tons of that) and a few simple tools can result in some pretty happy customers and a landscape uncluttered by mass-marketed decorations.

Selecting the Stone Over the years I have worked with many types of stones, including marble, granite, soapstone, composite (concrete-type mix), alabaster, limestone, coral and lava rock. The best types of stones for detailed projects are the softer stones like soapstone, alabaster and limestone. They allow for detail work while the softness helps reduce accidental breakage. However, for this story I’ll be discussing lava rock due to its incredible compat- ibility with water features. It has a low price, is available in every market, is lightweight and can easily be shaped into natural-looking

Top: A carved stone castle patio fountain. Middle: Carved stone set above landscaping. Bottom: A 5-foot sculpted pond fountain.

May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 15 carvings. In fact, lava rock is This carved stone fountain spills so easy to carve that after a into a small entryway pond. (Photo courtesy Peter Gonzalez of few dozen pieces, I found I Relaxing Decor) Bringing old world charm, with a modern twist could rough out a small- to medium-size fountain or free- to the beauty of the finished to your outdoor oasis. standing stone in less than 15 sculpture. minutes. Of course, that may When selecting the rock, be something you opt not to try to envision what types of do in front of the customer shapes you can carve it into. I paying several hundred to a call it “talking to the rocks” as I thousand dollars. move them around in different Lava rock is available at positions and angles so I can new most stoneyards and even major gloves is in order. Even the toughest hands determine what each one will hardware stores during the season. It is also can be quickly torn to shreds when handling be. Remember that your finished carving is called feather rock in many places. Most of this material. Eye protection is a must, and already there inside each stone. Your job is ATLANTIC WATER GARDENS these rocks I have worked with come from I strongly recommend a mask when drilling simply to remove the stone that is not needed. the Sierra Nevada mountains. The best of or grinding into it. these rocks for carving will be light gray in When selecting stones it may be helpful Ready, Set, Carve! color. If you come across black lava rock, to pick out several different unique shapes. Once the rock for a carving has been it is great for decorations but horrible for Feather rock can come in sizes from about a selected you will first need to flatten the WALL SPOUTS carving. You will notice the high silica foot tall to over 8 feet. It comes in so many bottom so it sits firmly on the ground, pad content in it. These shiny flakes are basi- wonderful shapes and is perfect for carv- or basin. This is where the hand axe will be cally glass and super-sharp. Trying to carve ings of oriental pagodas, Roman archways, used on larger stones. Watch how you swing one of these will result in shattering over medieval castles and freeform shapes. Veins the axe, and never swing it toward yourself. and over. of lava through this volcanic ash stone are A large chisel and hammer can also be used SAFETY NOTE: A heavy-duty pair of a common occurrence and can really add for slower but more accurate removal. Once

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May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 17 “Where is the speaker hidden?” hundreds or thousands of years. Most rocks the rough material has been removed Think of a carved fountain as a near- These fountains can take on many shapes will eventually grow moss if they’re out of and the bottom made relatively flat, vertical stream. When making these and styles depending upon the surrounding direct sunlight and ample moisture is in the you can move to your large steel rasps types of carvings you have the same landscape and features. When you’re creating About the Author to smooth out the rest. creative control that you do when air. However, it is easy to greatly speed up a fountain by the edge of a pond, the water John Olson is the CEO of After your stone can sit flat and building a pond with a mean- this process. First, locate some available moss will be supplied by a submersible pump down Graystone Industries and an avid is not in danger of tipping over, it is dering stream. You control the in the color and texture you desire. Tear the inside the pond itself. If away from the pond, alligator wrestler. Graystone is a time to carve the face of the stone. flow — you decide where it will moss into chunks and put it into a blender then an above-ground or below-grade basin distributor for Having decided on the basic design flow,how it will divide, where it (when your spouse is not around). Add a will be needed. The best way to conceal the over a dozen of your carving, you will start remov- will change course and what packet of dry yeast and some water, or pour plumbing will be to use a long masonry drill brands of ing unwanted stone using the larger pools of water it will form in a bottle of beer. Blend the mixture into a bit to carve from the bottom of the rock up to quality pond chisels and hammer (or the carbide on the way. thin paste and then paint it onto the carving supplies, with the pool where the water will flow out. Very saw if the stone is soft enough.). Most When carving the foun- in any area where you want moss to grow. warehouse and carvers prefer to start at the top and tain it is first necessary to large stone lava rock fountains may require retail locations you to drill in as far as possible on both the Be sure to mist the rock face with water in work their way down. Rough out the determine where the water will a spray bottle each day for about a week if in Georgia shape and remember that it’s fine to emerge from the stone. I prefer top and bottom and then gently tap a length and North Carolina as well as an possible. Soon the entire rock face will have a alter the design as you go along. You to carve a large pocket into the of rebar into the stone over and over until the Internet store at nice coating of moss that will grow and thrive may encounter a hidden vein that you stone to allow the water to pool up drill holes connect. Remember to drill in from www.graystonecreations.com. wish to highlight, or you may have a before flowing down the face of the the top and bottom to prevent the rebar from on its own in the right lighting. John resides at Rosemont brilliant new idea once you’ve started. stone. Again, lava rock/feather rock blowing out the last few inches of rock. Carving your own stone fountains and Estate in northern Georgia with When sculpting it is typical to allow is perfect for this type of carving Getting Started sculptures for your water features can be a his wife and two children. When not riding go-karts, gold mining or the stone to take on a life of its own. due to the ease of carving and the Here are the basic tools needed and some pointers Finishing Touches profitable and rewarding experience. Anyone trout fishing with the children, John A stone carver can get a feel for the already mountainous look each on how to begin creating your own stone carvings. can set a spitter or a resin decoration on the Just like on the stones surrounding a pond helps other businesses achieve their side of a pond, but the addition of a stone project as he works with the stone and stone possesses. Using the large Suggested Tools and Their Uses or waterfall, you can age your carving by true potential. adjust the design as needed. chisels, work from top to bottom, growing moss on it. This look can help blend carving can bring a uniqueness and sophisti- Graystone Industries is a The smaller chisels are used once etching out the path through which Chisel-end hammer: For removing large chunks cation that no store-bought decor can match. of rocks. In a bind, a hand axe will do … but don’t the carving into the surrounding landscape wholesale supplier of pond and the rough form is achieved. These the water will flow. Just like when plan on ever using it for anything else again. and make it appear as if it has been there for Best wishes and happy carving! a water garden products. smaller chisels allow you to carve in building a stream, allow the flow finer details and take off some of the to move around outcroppings in Steel rasps of various sizes and shapes: For rougher edges that the larger tools the rock and allow it to pool into smoothing out rough areas, rounded shapes or inside corners. left behind. If carving a structure, the various areas before continuing small chisel can create the detail that down the slope. Use the large drill Large steel chisel: For roughing out the basic form. really makes it stand out. The rasps are bits for shaping out the pockets for Small steel chisel: For detail work. also used at this point for smoothing the water to pool into. The chisels out flat areas or giving the stone face a can then be used to rough up the Claw chisel: A tool often used for removing a thin layer from the face of stone. smoother, more finished look. pockets and remove any overly round If your carving will be a natural, shape from them. Point: For gouging out chunks of stone. free-form shape, consider using a Carbide sawblade: Perfect for cutting softer drill or chisels and point to gouge The Soothing Sounds of stones. a large hole or holes all the way a Waterfall All of the above-mentioned tools can be found at through the rock. By allowing light You can carve pockets deep into any hardware store, and many can be found at to flow through your carving, you the stone and allow the water going garage sales and flea markets. Used is fine, but add another dimension to it with the into them to fall from above, creat- try to keep the chisels sharp. highlighting. You can also use the ing a waterfall effect. Over time you Sand papers: Use 60 to 300 grit for smoothing drill bits to carve pockets into the will learn the best way to carve these and polishing stones for a glasslike finish. stone, perfect for small plants. These chambers or pockets to amplify the Grinder: A big time-saver, but not required. plants will add color to the finished sound of the falling water. I like to artwork and help integrate it with any call these echo chambers. The depth Dremel: Another time-saver for detail work. surrounding landscaping. of the pool, the size of the chamber Large masonry drill bits: For adding tubing or and its shape will all create different creating fountains. Stone and Water sounds and allow the water to be heard Batwing wood drill bits: For gouging out lava Carving a large, outdoor fountain from great distances. Once, a customer rock. (Once used for stone, they will be ruined for can be a very rewarding experience for was standing next to a newly installed, woodworking.) both the customer and the stone carver. 5-foot carved fountain and asked me,

18 POND Trade Magazine pondtrademag.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 19 Closing the Deal YES Please! Stop wasting time and start closing deals

by Zack DeKuiper, bubbling rock fountain? All conversations need to be WeekEnding, Inc. friendly, effortless and seemingly just that: a conversa- tion. But you need to be asking questions to isolate what they want and whether you have an opportunity losing the deal. Making the sale. Getting the to provide goods or services to meet that desire. customer to say “yes.” That is why we are Does this client like to garden? Perhaps the conver- here, right? CI am a guy who loves ponds. It is an obsession and sation steers to the amazing variety of plants that a small it’s my favorite hobby at home. At work, however, it’s pond opens up to him. How about fish? Goldfish offer not about my hobby, but rather my career that pays for color, durability and relatively low maintenance. But for my hobby. personality and that true pet feeling, koi cannot be beat! Translating my passion into sales dollars — closing the deal — means identifying customers, ascertaining Step Two: What Do Your their needs and matching their unique dreams with my Customers Need? knowledge and experience. Once you find out what your customer wants, At our store in Holland, Michigan, we normally make sure it is what she needs. If your customer wants have over 1,000 koi and goldfish in the store, ready to a dedicated koi pond but she travels for business two entertain customers. They generate lots of giggles from weeks at a time, this scenario is not going to work for little kids and “oohhs” and “aahhs” from passers-by. her without hiring a service. There are plenty of other Some of those people are like lookers at a zoo, while options that will. Perhaps a pondless waterfall will others may be interested in ponds of their own. The first satisfy the want of water along with the need for ultra- group needs to see your enthusiasm through friendly low maintenance. If she is handy and loves to putter, words and a little food for the kids to feed the fish. The maybe a DIY kit will turn into a labor of love. If handy second group, however, is the one you need to focus and dedicated are not two words that describe this on during a busy store day. They are your clients. client, then it is time to talk about professional What do we need to focus on with installation. “Money cannot buy happi- people who are interested but ness” may be the old adage, but it don’t know what comes next? will buy you a great pond and Wants, needs and realities the service to maintain it. — in that order. Step Three: Step One: Counting Pennies What Do Your The last and most Customers important aspect between Want? want and need is the “What do they simple, realistic question, want?” is where you start. “What is your budget?” It Is it a koi pond, goldfish is always one of the tough and plants; or perhaps a questions, but it needs to be

May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 21 asked in order to close a sale. or in your store with the try to make money. they are committed to spending $2,000 Closing the deal is what allows your There is a restaurant customer. There are times, When in the selling phase of a rela- on a kit or even tens of thousands on a hobby to provide for your home and family next door to us with an however, when he will want tionship, I tell all of my customers that custom project, they are not going to say … as a business. When you do find that outdoor patio that the you to come to the house there is a charge for coming to the house no over a small fee. Also, I tell everyone just-right spot for your customers, your owner wanted to freshen up. and go over (in detail) how and quoting. What has this done to my that the fee is 100 percent refunded upon reputation will blossom for it. a A local contractor came by, this water feature will look business? I quote 60 percent fewer ponds the first payment for services or pond kits scheduled four visits over and feel in his family’s life. than I used to, and I also sell almost 90 purchased. So it still is a free service … if two months, spent at least From a design point, there percent of the ponds I quote. The $65 they go through with the project. 40 hours doing a design is no substitute for seeing fee I charge covers the cost of my time, About the Author fuel and knowledge to help in the client’s with 3D renderings and the actual location in person Give Them Real Value Zack DeKuiper has been in the design. It also places a vision of value in submitted a proposal for an to get perspective on your No customer wants to be nickel-and- fish hobby for almost 40 years and what I offer to my customers. If they will amazing $125,000 renova- design. And if it is going to dimed at every turn, but a customer who a professional pond not pay even a small fee for your time, tion. They never discussed include installation services, is looking for a solid relationship under- builder and retailer of then understand that when you go to their EasyPro Pond Products the budget in any of those it is an absolute must. stands that life does not come for free. By homes, they will perceive no value in what for over a decade. His four meetings … a budget placing a value on your time and efforts, that was actually $10,000. Charging for you are offering them. obsession is with true your current and future customers will custom koi ponds, but his The contractor looked silly, Consultation This fee also sepa- see you as a professional offering them knowledge extends to the owner felt awkward and rates the lookers who Some may disagree with something more than they can get from a the creation of nearly all a lot of time was wasted. snuck through me, but I charge for this your qualifying website — something they need. And, if types of water features, Reality is there for all from pondless waterfalls to hotel water home visit. When I first conversations in response to their willingness to compen- of us to deal with, and it is fountains. started, I was so desperate from the people sate you for your time, you deliver on what different for every person. for a sale that I would offer a who are ready to you promised with a timely and accurate Zack DeKuiper If a client envisions a home visit and quote nearly pull the trigger on quote for a project they want … well, the WeekEnding, Inc. water-filled theme park in every customer who was his backyard and has the their projects. If deal will almost close itself. Isn’t that why 616/355-5992 interested. What I found is we are in business? www.weekending.net financial resources to buy that I spent a lot of time and it, then have at it. But, as closed a very low percent- is true with most custom- age of sales. Part of what it ers, we have to blend the comes down to is the value dreams of the clients with of your time. I don’t just their financial abilities and mean that “time is money,” find the sweet spot in the which we all know is true middle. in business. But what I am talking about is the percep- Satisfying the tion of the value of the Client service you are offering. The want is usually the This is where an old easiest to satisfy and requires college term comes in: you to paint a picture of the TANSTAAFL (pronounced new water features in a way tanstaffle). TANSTAAFL your clients can understand means, “There Ain’t No and visualize. Satisfying the Such Thing As A Free need portion is all about Lunch.” If you place no making sure that what you value on your time and are offering will fit within efforts to visit your custom- their lives for many years to er’s house, don’t expect come. Living within reality him to place value on it. requires them to understand Gas costs money, vehicles true upfront and ongoing are expensive and my time costs — and you need to has value. Like I said at provide that accurately. the beginning, ponds are Many times you can close my hobby ... but we are the sale right over the phone working in the pond indus-

22 POND Trade Magazine pondtrademag.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 23 Toxic Algae Protect Your Pooch! Toxic algae poses danger to pets

by Roger Tower, him to the car, you realize that he may not make it Nualgi Ponds home alive. Nightmarish though it may be, this scene plays out he sun is shining, the birds are singing, and each year as dogs are exposed to toxic algae in natural and your dog is relaxing in the grass after a playful manmade ponds. It’s vitally important to learn how to romp in a nearby pond. But after a few keep yourself and pets safe from toxic algae contamina- minutes,T it becomes clear that something is wrong. tion — and what to do in case of algal toxin poisoning. His exhaustion has turned to disorientation and Unfortunately, it is impossible to tell visually, by taste or extreme lethargy. A few minutes later he is overcome by odor whether a bloom is toxic, so precaution is your by muscle tremors and vomiting. By the time you get best option if you’re near a scummy pond with your dog.

May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 25 Since it is impossible to see if water is toxic, always err on the side of caution.

Deadly Blooms when suspicious-looking blooms appear. Only from blue-green algae toxins? Call the veteri- shorelines. Don’t let dogs wade, drink the after water samples have been taken and analyzed narian immediately! Since death generally water or eat/walk in beach debris. If your The first recorded episode of animal Looking for can we be certain of the presence of toxins. follows within days as a result of liver failure, dog goes in the water remove them imme- poisoning attributable to cyanobacte- The blooms typically occur in the late diately. Don’t let them lick their fur or paws Exciting ria occurred in Australia in 1878. Most treat every bloom as if it has toxins. Dogs are summer and early fall when temperatures are after getting out of the water until you can algae blooms are simple green algae and not especially vulnerable to these waters because thoroughly rinse/wash them from a safe New Products harmful to dogs, but some blooms are actually highest and water levels are lowest. HABs are of their innate behavior to lap around a freshwater source. a type of cyanobacteria that have the ability to most likely to appear during periods of warm, body of water. They are also attracted to the to Sell? Use a towel or rag to remove algal debris. produce toxins. When this toxic cyanobacteria sunny and calm conditions directly following smell, which makes leashing very important. Use rubber gloves if possible. Remember (aka blue-green algae) is active, scientists and a rain storm. Hunting dogs are especially predisposed due to wash your own hands with fresh water. policymakers refer to them as harmful algal As rainwater passes through our storm to increased exposure outdoors. Look closely for any symptoms and notify blooms (HABs). drains and back into the waterways, it carries Unfortunately, there is no antidote for the the public health department or state natural What causes HABs and when do they sewage and wastewater discharges as well as the toxins produced by blue-green algae or cyano- resource management agency if you observe occur? While many factors contribute to residuals from fertilizers, animal manure and bacteria. Call the Pet Poison Helpline (800- a suspected harmful algae bloom. HABs forming, the primary reasons include: failing septic tanks. Add in a sunny day and 213-6680) or the ASPCA (888-426-4435) for slow water and you have the perfect recipe for immediate help. Consultation fees will apply. n Still or low-flow water Animal Symptoms From n an HAB! Warm temperatures Harmful Algae Toxins n Abundance of direct sunlight In cases of extreme blooms, local agencies n n Excess nutrients, primarily nitrogen & will typically place signs up around the water- Lethargy phosphorus way. But you should always check with your n Weakness HABs do occur naturally, but the local, state and federal agencies for a forecast n Pale mucous membranes frequency and severity is heavily influenced of HABs and to learn about active blooms to n Disorientation by humankind. stay away from. n Excessive salivation and tear production In cases when toxin concentrations are n Muscle tremors n unknown, pet owners should err on the side Treating Your Pet Seizures n of caution and keep their dogs out of the water How do you treat a dog who appears ill Respiratory distress n Vomiting Aeration and Pond n Diarrhea Dealers Maintenance Products n Bloody, black or tarry stool Wanted! n 2300 South Old Missouri Road, Springdale AR 72764 • 1-866-471-1614 (Toll Free) • 1-479-756-1614 Jaundice Outdoor Water Solutions, Inc. www.outdoorwatersolutions.com n Shock n Coma • Full Line of Wind, Solar n Death and Electric Aeration A dachshund takes a drink from murky pond water. Systems. Human Precautions for A note to dog owners and parents: When Harmful Algal Blooms • Systems for both LARGE & SMALL ponds! in doubt, stay out! If you see a bad situation People should wear rubber gloves while on a lake, even if it’s not the obvious pea- bathing their dogs if they suspect contamination. soup or paint kind of look, you’re better If you ingest water, fish or blue-green algal safe than sorry. products containing elevated levels of toxins, you may experience headaches, fever, diar- Prevention is Best rhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. A pet is like part of the family ... espe- If you swim in contaminated water, you cially a dog. Losing a pet can feel like losing a may get itchy and irritated eyes and skin, as child or a longtime companion. Keeping pets well as other hay-ever-like allergic reactions. safe is a priority, so if you live on a big prop- If you suspect you might have come into erty be careful of where you let your dogs contact with cyanobacterial toxins and are or other pets play. Most importantly, keep experiencing any of these symptoms, rinse your dog leashed while around suspected any scum off your body and consult your waters. If you use fertilizers, try to keep the physician immediately. Outdoor Water Solutions area where they are used contained. Springdale, AR 72764 To be safe, only let your dogs or pets FAQs 1-866-471-1614 drink clean tap water. Can I drink the water? [email protected] www.outdoorwatersolutions.com If possible, keep your dog on a leash near No – don’t drink untreated surface water.

26 POND Trade Magazine pondtrademag.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 27 Boiling the water will also not remove the No – don’t eat fish as they concentrate followed shortly by death. To protect your toxins. toxins. If you live in an area where HABs occur, furry friends, check for signs, proceed with Best Pond Practices Can I cook with the water? do not eat shellfish as they can also concentrate caution near polluted water and make sure Surface prep: a professional cleans No – do not cook in contaminated water. toxins from contaminated water sources. to inform your friends of this silent killer. a the flange surfaces with a wire Can I bathe or swim in the water? What symptoms might I experience if brush and a palm sander. No – avoid contact with contaminated I’ve been in contact with the water? water. The longer people remain in the Skin rash, flu-like symptoms, tingling or numbness of the lips and mouth from About the Author This blue-green algae within 30 minutes to three hours after expo- floats on the surface of Roger Tower at Nualgi Ponds the water. sure. Severe exposures might result in motor communicates new techniques and weakness, lack of coordination and/or respi- methods for maintain- ratory or muscular paralysis. ing a healthy aquatic What if I think I’ve been exposed to ecosystem in commer- algal toxins? cial/residential ponds. Rinse yourself and/or your pet off after Offering helpful informa- swimming in any ponds, lakes or streams. tion to the community, Get medical treatment right away if you attending local koi think you, your pet or your livestock might shows and working have been poisoned by algal toxins. Remove with the Nualgi partner network keep him busy while out of the water the more severe the symptoms. all other people from exposure. Preparing for office. Working with small businesses Can I use the water for pets and livestock? Toxic algae may not seem like a risk, but to produce valuable digital content has No – pets and livestock should not its dangerous effects can happen devastat- been a hobby and career of Roger’s consume water unsuitable for human ingly quickly. Dog owners report that after since graduation. Roger studied consumption. playing in and drinking some of the water, Marketing Communications at Emerson POLYUREA Can I eat fish caught from waters strange behavior is exhibited within 45 College in Boston, Massachusetts and where HABs occur? minutes — including lethargy and vomiting, now resides in San Diego, California. The must-do steps for perfect application

by Kent Wallace, heated hoses and a spray gun. The two parts (polyurea Living Water Solutions solids and isocyanate) are heated and metered together by the pumping system, reaching the spray gun through heated hoses that can be several hundred feet in length. olyurea is a spray-applied plastic coating that There are many polyurea formulas on the market for is applied with special equipment and train- use in different situations and applications such as truck ing. But this article is titled “Preparing for bed liners, roofing, decking, blast protection and armor PPolyurea” because, as a pond builder, you most likely won’t be applying it yourself. plating, waterproofing, water containment, structural The equipment and training protection and more. Many of these formulas have plas- SERIES: ticizers that provide specific chemistry for a particular Best Pond Practices required usually runs between $100,000 to $150,000 and application. The formulas used for water containment This is an installmentof sometimes more. With that are generally pure polyurea formulas with no plasticizers. an ongoing, multi-part series. kind of investment and train- The beauty of using polyurea in pond construction Be sure to watch for further is that it can be applied over virtually any shape or struc- installments in future issues! ing, you will need to be a polyurea spray technician, keeping ture within reason, without any wrinkles or folds, and the equipment operating as often as possible, to get has an elasticity of approximately 400 percent. It can a return on your investment. Coupled to that is the support tons of boulders without puncture and roots maintenance and upkeep. Letting the equipment set can’t grow through it. for long periods of time between jobs is costly. When used over bare dirt, an underlayment is laid down first with the polyurea applied over it. Polyurea is Tech Specs also a perfect surface coating when cold joints between different sections of concrete come together or when other Polyurea is a two-part system delivered to the surface structural materials such as piers or islands are in play. to be coated at approximately 200 degrees Fahrenheit Indoor water features as well as features that come close to and 2,000 psi by a specialized set of pumping equipment, or incorporate the foundation of a building are prime uses.

28 POND Trade Magazine pondtrademag.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 29 Quite a bit of room is required to coat a trough-style pond.

Several tons of boulders were placed on these polyurea-coated waterfall shelves. you would “Bondo” the body work on a car before painting. Use a product that will become very hard and not powdery or weak when applied thin. Some parge coatings can have a chemical reaction with polyurea and pinhole badly, causing an enormous amount of extra time to deal with. My personal favorite is Gray Bond-Kote by Super-Krete products. Always check with your polyurea applicator of choice before you apply any parge coating system. The flanged surfaces of your penetrations Polyurea is not glue! It has a “Band- approximately 80 mils. The spray gun Designing for Polyurea of choice will have a number of screw holes Aid stick” to most surfaces and must be needs to shoot at 90 degrees to the surface, When considering polyurea, think and that you will need to find later to attach the mechanically clamped to all penetrations, spraying “head-on” and not at an angle, to design around what the technician needs to clamp ring. Place a finish nail in one or two just as you would when using EPDM liner. get an even coat. Spraying at an angle can accomplish your goal. Construct in a “poly- holes, leaving the others open. Filling all the cause runs, drips and an uneven coating. Pond-type skimmers, bottom drains, mid- urea-friendly” manner. Corners should be holes with nails makes removal and prepara- water drains and returns are all produced radiused and not left as a sharp, 90-degree tion for the ring difficult because polyurea is Concrete Prep with clamping flange faces for liner. These shape. It can be difficult to shoot into sharp strong and hard to cut. Cutting just one or are perfect for polyurea. Top edges can corners, so even a slight radius of a half-inch When applying polyurea over concrete, two nails out with a razor knife is easier, and overlap and be captured by the top cap or is an improvement. Penetrations should be the surface should have a “sidewalk” finish. once the first couple of screws are in place stone, just as you would with liner. Edge 10 to 12 inches away from corners, floors or Trowel the concrete surface as smooth the other holes are indexed through the holes treatments can be accomplished with a other structures to allow room for the spray as possible or parge the surface afterward in the clamp ring. The screws will go right ledge around the top, just as you would a gun assembly to be maneuvered. Columns to fill all the holes, gaps and imperfec- through the poly and into the holes in the plant ledge with stacked rocks and boulders and structures should be at least 18 inches tions. Polyurea will look like the surface it flange easily. If the skimmer face is supplied hiding and securing the edge. apart and shallow troughs should be at is applied to, so make it look nice, just as with nuts and bolts or machine screws place Almost nothing sticks to polyurea. In least 18 inches wide for clearance. If a deep a couple of screws in for indexing and cover installations where tile or vertical stone needs the other holes with tape or paper dots. To trough is created it needs to be even wider A professional cuts out the center of a flanged fit- to be applied up the face of a surface or wall, so the technician can manipulate the equip- ting (bottom, left) after polyurea has been sprayed. install the faceplate, install the first two and Polyurea allows waterproofing of shapes like mark the other holes to be cut out afterward. stainless steel lath is fused onto the face to ment properly. Polyurea is usually applied islands and steps (bottom middle and right) that create a grid surface for the mortar to bond to. in several passes to achieve a thickness of cannot be accomplished with liner. Communicate for Best Results Always be in contact with your polyurea technician before the project gets started. Preparing for polyurea means creating a project that the applicator can coat without a great deal of trouble. You are less likely to be charged for extra prep time by the polyurea technician if you do your job properly. Make sure you allow for the prep time in your bid. On gunnite or shot-crete ponds, let the crew know ahead of time what you

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any other coating currently available. After Water and plants put the finishing touches on the island and waterfall. you’ve experienced polyurea you’ll start finding projects that you can use it on and What the expanding the way you design. a

About the Author Pros use! Kent Wallace was born and raised in Las Vegas. Kent spent most of his adult life in the automobile industry at independent shops and dealerships, along with working at his own expect from them. They are used to shoot- surface yourself after they leave to get the shop as a race car fabricator at age 24. Then, in 2001 a ing around protruding piping that gets cut finish surface smooth enough for polyurea. neighbor asked Kent if he could build her off later by the pool plaster crew. They This will be expensive and time-consuming. a koi pond like the one Kent’s father had. will assume you want a rough surface for No matter how nice they make the surface, From that point on pond building a plaster coat unless you specify otherwise. there will always be some prep to do around became his new passion. This first pond Ask if they can have a couple cement finish- the penetrations and some nitpicking of he built was submitted to Better Homes ers on hand to trowel the surface as smooth small imperfections. & Gardens Magazine and won Best as they can and be prepared to pay for that. Once finished, the project will be water- Courtyard Nationwide in their special Otherwise you will be parging the entire proofed for a period of time far longer than interest publication. Protect ponds with GreenClean, www.medo-water.com the leader in algae control. Our complete line offers cohesive and effective solutions for algae control and prevention.

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The Background to Your Masterpiece Add landscaping to stop leaving money on the table

by Max Taylor, Background gives any artwork depth, flow and a sense of belonging. It draws one into the painting and causes Magnolia Ponds and Water Gardens one to “feel” what the artist is expressing. Without background, the subject will float like a disembodied soul. n his rich, baritone voice, Kenny Rogers made “The By implementing properly placed landscaping, the rise Gambler” a household tune and gave us all a lesson in an otherwise flat yard becomes natural instead of an on experienced, calculated decision-making. In our irregular mass of rock and gravel rising out of a desolate Ipond-building world, we get the call and play the game when we contract and build a feature. The length of time to build the pond depends on the number of crew members and their efficiency and experience. At the end of the project, the pond is built, the water is flowing, the customer is happy and the money is in the bank. However, this is where too many pond builders have chosen to “walk away” when there is more money to be won ... or in our case, earned. For reasons unknown, builders have been taught to fold or run when they should have been raising the stakes and calling. If we’re to take Kenny’s advice, we should take happy clients and make them ecstatic while we are increasing our profits, without increasing our search for new customers.

Finishing the Masterpiece Many of our customers have called us craftsmen or artisans. And, in every sense of the word, we are. Our medium is rock and stone, water and gravel, rubber and Having a few existing, mature trees doesn’t hurt. To enhance the waterfall, we chose to frame it with more shrubs and accent it with dirt. As we work with our hands, backs and muscles, we some color, as seen in the Firecracker in the foreground. attempt to recreate the beauty found in nature. But I believe that if we are creating a masterpiece on our canvas, floor. The waterfall that poured out of a wooden fence we need to consider a project incomplete without the before is now coming out of lush greenery, giving it a surrounding plant life. tinge of mystery and a sense of having been there forever. Consider the art world if some of the great landscape I have had customers tell me that visitors have remarked, painters focused only on their focal points. What if Caspar “I didn’t know you had a stream on your property!” Isn’t David Friedrich or Claude Lorrain painted their beautiful that what all pond builders are looking for? Isn’t that the masterpieces without backgrounds? Their artistry would ultimate compliment? But most importantly, isn’t that be one-dimensional and lose meaning and expression. what our customers are looking for?

Landscape design 101: Be sure that the plants in the foreground do not block the focal point behind them. Here dwarf daylilies and lilyturf will stay low so that the view of the waterfall and pond are not obscured. May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 37 Color! Color! Color! This is a relatively small pond, but the colors of the »Make a Splash!« perennials and the annuals make it appear larger than life.

Introducing AquaMax ECO Premium Raising the Bet Let’s talk about the money on the table. For our example, we will consider a pond-free waterfall and a 15-foot stream. As a solids-handling pump with up to 40% energy To do 15 one-gallon perennials, 10 three-gallon perennials or savings and a 5 year warranty, it quite literally ornamental grasses and three 20-gallon shrubs should run you pays for itself.* about $350 if you add in extra for mulch and gardening mix. Add in 8 total man hours of labor, and the finished product will retail for at least $1,200. Not bad money for about a half Learn more about the AquaMax ECO Premium series a day if you have a two-man crew! because you have never studied it, have no experience, at www.oase-livingwater.com or call 1-866-627-3435. You already have the customer’s trust, so why not take et cetera? Your best source is your local wholesale nursery. advantage of what many have called “low-hanging fruit”? Stay away from the big box stores or retail nurseries. Your My business of building ponds without landscaping fed our local wholesalers will spend some time with you. Bring *Energy and electricity savings for similar performance and applications when compared to conventional asynchronous motor technologies, based on $0.12/kWh. AquaMax Eco Premium family. But when I added landscaping to the designs, my them your design (or pictures of past projects where you 3 year base warranty with a free 2 year extension upon online product registration. Available in 2000, 3000, and 4000 gph profits increased and my reputation grew. I became known did no landscaping) and let them give you their sugges- as “the pond builder to call in The Woodlands.” Completed tions. They would love to see you succeed and will give you projects sell even more completed projects … and a water advice and support, just for the opportunity to provide you OASE – PASSiOnAtE AbOut wAtEr feature is just not a completed project without landscaping. with plants. Invest some time in the library, befriend a landscaper who With a global reputation Getting Started does not compete in your immediate area or contract with a new for excellence, you can take comfort in OASE’s unmatched Are you a pond builder who is afraid to do landscaping graduate with a degree in landscape architecture and pay him knowledge and expertise. May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 39 WHOLESALEWHOLESALE

Making a perfectly flat backyard look like a stream belongs can be a challenge. But by bordering the sides of the waterfall with large bushes and grasses, a more natural appearance comes out.

From Screen to Stream by the job for design. My more worth of plants and installing 3 profitable jobs have become them at no charge on pond-free REASONS T WHOLESALE Landscaping computer programs abound. I personally use Viz- O CHOOSE PONDLINER Terra by Structure Studios for most of my projects. However, building smaller water features waterfalls. What a total differ- its learning curve is fairly diffi- with more extensive landscap- ence that made! I would tell my cult (but not as difficult as Au- ing. Not everyone thinks they customers that it was my “gift” WHOLESALE PRICING AND SERVICE TAKE ADVANTAGE toCAD). One of the more simple want a pond, but most everyone to them. They were excited. I got programs that I use is Realtime wants landscaping! Then, once experience. Take it easy and start We support your business with very competitive pricing and WHOLESALE Landscaping Photo, as shown in the two photos here. One can in the backyard, you can show out putting in some bicolor iris,

a large variety of equipment from multiple brands. Most OF OUR PRICING take a photo and manipulate them the benefits of a waterfall, some lily turf and some ground- AND WATER GARDEN it and place plants around it. It a stream or a pond. Get your feet cover. Next thing you know, you 1 orders ship the same or next business day. also comes with a landscaping wet — uh, I mean, “your hands will be working on masterpieces EXPERTISE! program that a user can begin to work with to design from dirty.” that you never dreamed you EDUCATION scratch. No one can be an expert I started out buying $50 would be able to do. a with any program the first night, but instead of watching reruns Our customer service representatives are always happy to on TV, working in landscaping software an hour a night will help with any technical assistance and are able to provide begin to show benefits quickly. 2 professional advice on products, design & construction. We About the Author offer pond training & certification classes so you can be a Max Taylor is owner/operator of Magnolia Ponds and step ahead of your competition. Water Gardens in The Woodlands, Texas. He entered the swimming pool and pond industry while living in North Carolina in HUGE INVENTORY 1982, then relocated to Texas in 2000. We house over $1,000,000 of inventory from over Max has won multiple national awards 2013Contractor Catalog WHOLESALE for design in both the pond and swimming

forty top manufacturers in our warehouse. We handle Contractor2015 Catalog pool industries. He was the recipient of the 3 National Five Star Contractor Award in most warranty issues for you, no need to contact the Ask about our 2015 catalog 2011 for excellence in customer service. manufacturer. He specializes in complex backyard Using Realtime Landscape Photo, I took the “pile of rocks” and showed the customer how the project would look with properly placed landscaping. design makeovers but is happy to create a simple pond-free (866) 219-3561 • www.pondlinerwholesale.com waterfall for his customer. www.magnoliaponds.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 41 Bassinger Fisheries Koi & Goldfish Farm Edible Landscaping Let’s locate it to sort of lean toward our mountain ash bred for its fruit. You can also waterfall or stream. We’ll get lovely white try medlar or mulberry; the medlar tastes like blooms in March, and juicy fruit in June if apple butter with cinnamon sprinkled on! Do we beat the birds to it. (You can’t say that a little checking to see if a plant will live and about a crepe myrtle or a Japanese maple.) prosper in your climate as you add fruiting If the water feature is out in the yard trees around your pond and waterfall. For an and away from big trees or any woodland, I evergreen, use Korean nut pine or Swiss stone always want to add at least one small tree as pine, or in the southwest United States, the I landscape it. Ideally, the tree will be posi- pinyon pine. Pine nuts are delicious! tioned to keep part of the day’s sunlight off the stream or pond, which will help with low Install Some Shrubbery Healthiest Koi and Goldfish oxygen and algae problems. Besides the sarvis, in the USA! Saskatoon, shadbush or serviceberry (depend- Next, add some shrubs of varying sizes ● 100% Ulcer Free Farm ing on where you’re from), what other trees for a naturalized look. I automatically go Cranberry with unripe berries. (Photo by Kelly Billing) ● 100% Virus Free Farm that bear food would work for that tree (or to the blueberry. There are blueberries that ● No New Fish Introduced in 17 years two or three) you plan to put in the waterfall grow from Orlando to Ottawa, from a foot 100% Satisfaction Guarantee or water garden landscape? to 8 feet tall, and some keep their colored I’ve used pawpaws; they resemble a decid- leaves most of the winter (at least in USDA uous magnolia. You need two in a clump or planting zones 7-10). A rather new fruiting another tree in the yard somewhere for good bush I highly recommend for zones 3-5, and pollination. A quince or a dwarfish apple worthy of trial in 6 and 7, is the honeyberry, could work. A semi-dwarf, self-fruitful cherry or haskap. I also will use currants, gooseber- or cornelian cherry dogwood would make a ries, seaberries, bearberries and the upright thornless blackberries. Oregon grape holly lovely addition. More exotic options: jujubes, Kinnikinnick (bearberry). (Photo courtesy Karen Rated Best All Around olives, various citrus trees or a mayhaw or is an evergreen that is lovely and has edible Stephenson, www.ediblewildfood.com) American Koi by International Koi Judge ● Brilliant Colors ● Stunning Patterns ● Great Selection of Different Koi and Butterfly Koi

Cranberries in bloom on a floating island. (Photo by Kelly Billing) Have Your Waterfall One of two locations Visit our new website at: www.BassingerKoiFarm.com and Eat It, Too! 817-366-1746 Landscaping with edibles 325-728-4237 Fax [email protected] by Max Phelps, going to landscape your waterfall and Rock Castles Landscaping pond, so why not do it with edible trees, shrubs and groundcovers? Here New Customer Special! ruiting shrubbery and flowers are some that work well for me. can be used in landscaping a water feature just as easily as A Tasty Variety off traditionalF shrubs or grasses — and Let’s start with a serviceberry (amel- 50% they can look just as amazing. You’re anchier), either a tree form or a clump. (on first $500 order) 42 POND Trade Magazine 42 pondtrademag.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 43 hide one tomato plant or one hot onberries, kinnikinnick, pineberries and Alpine strawberries would all be naturalizing Holmes Farm pepper plant if you don’t want to showcase it. and bear edible fruit. Est. 1966 To finish our layered, natu- Pond & Pet Trade Show ralizing look, let’s add creeping Riding the Fence holmesfarm.com groundcover plants. Watercress If you have a fence or some lattice or an August 26-27, 2015 is great in the bog or waterfall arbor near your water feature, here are some box, but cranberries can really climbers to use. Choose Scarlet runner beans WEDNESDAY 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm • THURSDAY 9:00 am – 4:00 pm naturalize a streambank if you want an annual. Passionfruit, magno- or pond edge (see photo). lia vine, hardy kiwi, hops, ornamental grapes POND SEMINARS THROUGHOUT THE SHOW — Creeping rosemary for zone and goji berries all look nice and also fruit. WITH GREAT GIVEAWAY PRIZES! 7 and southward is wonder- Choose Tasmanian vine for the tropics. ful at naturalizing pond edges. With all these fresh goodies in your GOLF OUTING AUGUST 25th Wintergreen (gaultheria), also known yard, your trips to the produce stand should 11:30 am UNTIL WE’RE DONE! Serviceberry (Amelanchier x grandiflora) multi-stem bush halfway up right side of stream. as mountain tea or teaberry, is a be reduced a great deal ... and the landscap- blue berries. Even if they’re not too Ever add daylily blossoms to your cute little creeping evergreen for ing will be lovely too. Plus, checking to see tasty, they are good for you. The right salad? I prefer them a couple days the shade. (Cranberries prefer what’s ready to eat will be extra incentive to 101 Doe Mountain Lane edible shrub in the right location can before the bloom opens, myself. sun.) Sheep sorrel or oxalis are get out and enjoy the water feature. Why Lehigh Valley, PA 18062 make for both good landscaping and They can also be batter-dipped and tasty in a salad and do wonders go with a nandina or a Japanese maple or Call us at (610) 845-7673 or contact your to naturalize a waterfall edge. yummy snacking. (Metaphorically, I deep fried. In Asian cuisine they are a boxwood around your pond when you sales representative to complete your registration. Creeping raspberries, ling- always love killing two birds with one both staple and delicacy. Asparagus, can have a whole food forest to munch on? stone.) Besides: it will be the most natural-looking onions, fennel, flowering kale and Blueberry plants are great to landscape with. The blueberry shrubs Swiss chard are all reasonable edible (from top to bottom) show fall color, ripening fruit and fruiting. waterfall in your whole town! a Call Today! Blossoms (Photos courtesy Michele Donnelly, Landscape Design Imaging items that look nice in the landscape. Software, who takes pictures and crops them to be used in her (877)-412-FARM (3276) OK, let’s add a blossom or two. And you can always find a way to proprietary landscaping software.) About the Author

Max Phelps built his first waterfall in 1997. While he has experience farming and beekeeping and ran a tax preparation business for 20-plus years, he has oper- ated Rock Castles Landscaping since You’ve been asking for it! the fall of 1999. The company designs, A Not-For-Profit Trade Association with reasonable dues that offers: builds and special- n networking at industry events with a broad cross izes in waterfalls and water gardens. section of participants Edible landscap- n vetted, peer-reviewed information covering every ing, gardening and facet of Waterscaping farming are part n of the culture in rural South Central a strong unified voice to present our concerns about Kentucky, the place Max calls home legislation and regulation most of the time. n certification and best practices for the betterment of Max has been both an Aquascape our Members and our Trade CAC and a member of the IPPCA. He n was also the first-place winner of the equal representation for all - contractor, retailer, “Most Natural Looking Stream and wholesaler, distributor, manufacturer Waterfalls” category at INFOTANZA 2010, and he is the author of the twice-monthly landscape column “Yards What are you waiting for? to Paradise,” in its fifteenth season. www.rockcastles.net www.ippca.org [email protected] It’s what you’ve been waiting for.

44 POND Trade Magazine pondtrademag.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 45 Language of Koi Wagoi, but are also produced with either patches of color. These patches may join Clean face or patterned face? Doitsu or Gin Rin scales. together to form a checkerboard pattern. Evaluating the face will help you identify In this article I’ll explain five easy ways The size of the Sumi markings will help to the variety. A Shiro Bekko usually has no to tell the difference between these two determine which type of koi you have. The Sumi on the head or face. It should have a popular varieties of koi. Use the illustra- Bekko has spots and the Utsuri has bands blemish-free face that is the same as the base tions as a visual guide to help distinguish of Sumi. color (Shiroji) on the body. Just the oppo- one from the other. site for Shiro Utsuri. On the Utsuri head Color — B&W or W&B? There are The subtle differences you will find interesting black patterns, just two colors on Shiro Bekko and Shiro often dividing the face in half. Menware Utsuri koi: black and white. The Shiro will become familiar with is a traditional Utsuri head-pattern. If a Bekko is a white koi with black markings. practice. Both varieties heavy black pattern starts on the face and The Shiro Utsuri is a black koi with white continues the length of the koi, then you markings. Although, some Shiro Utsuri are have only two colors: black are looking at an Utsuri. predominantly white. The white base color and white. Both varieties Check out those pecs! Finally, look at is called Shiroji, whereas, black is known have non-metallic skin. as Sumi. If either fish has a patch ofHi, the pectoral fins to differentiate between however small, it would be classified as a the two varieties. A Shiro Bekko generally different variety. Top vs. Wrap: The Sumi location is has bright white pectoral fins, although an Spots vs. Bands: The Shiro Bekko will another defining feature of each variety. On occasional black stripe may occur. With the have isolated Sumi markings on its body. Shiro Bekko the Sumi spots are placed only Shiro Utsuri you should see black pigment These spots will be distinct and separate on the top. They are visible on the koi’s in the pectoral joint; this feature is called from each other and placed evenly over the back and only above the lateral line, whereas Motogoro. Not every koi will exhibit this body. The Shiro Utsuri variety has wide on Shiro Utsuri, thick bands of Sumi wrap trait; some may have heavily striped pecto- bands of Sumi instead of individual spots. around the fish — often down to the belly ral fins, as well asSumi stripes in the dorsal The solid black bands appear as significant — and extend below the lateral line. and caudal fins.

Koidentification! Five easy ways to tell the difference between Shiro Bekko and Shiro Utsuri

by Ellen Kloubec, between the two varieties ... as well as distinct Kloubec Koi Farm differences. Some characteristics are easy to recognize. The subtle differences will become o, you have a black and white koi and familiar with practice. Both varieties have only you’re not sure if it is a Shiro Bekko or two colors: black and white. Both varieties have SShiro Utsuri. There are many similarities non-metallic skin. Both are commonly seen as 46 POND Trade Magazine pondtrademag.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 47 Non-traditional Scales a yellow base are Ki Utsuri. These types are quite rare; even more Microclimates Both varieties are produced uncommon is the addition of with non-traditional scale varia- Doitsu or Gin Rin scales. tions. Occasionally you may see Read POND Trade Regardless of the base color, a Bekko or Utsuri with Doitsu you can identify the Bekko or scales. This name, or description, Magazine’s Utsuri using the guidelines listed is added as a prefix when scales January/February 2015 above. Be sure to check out illus- are present only on the spine, P Digital Edition O US $6.95 Serving ProfessionalsND in the Pond and Water Feature Industry trations of many koi varieties on TRADE TM along the lateral lines, or in both www.pondtrademag.com our website. Follow this link to locations; Doitsu Shiro Bekko. The Now you can read ALL view them all. www.kloubeckoi. A The Doitsu scales are usually of rtthe Waterfall natural-lookingEssential installationselements for issues of POND Trade com/ellens-koi-education/ a bigger than common koi scales. Magazine right from your Likewise, the term Gin Rin computer screen or reader precedes the variety name when Breaking Ground in Australia

p.8 Business Tips from a Plant in three easy formats. the fish has shiny, light reflect- About the Author p.14 Koi in the Balance

p.44 ing scales: Gin Rin Shiro Utsuri. Ellen Kloubec and Whether you prefer Ebook, Usually Gin Rin scales cover the her husband Myron began PDF, or Web 2.0, you can koi’s body completely. their aquaculture business in get it here. 1981, and All the Colors of the their farm Rainbow consists of pondtrademag. 80 acres The Bekko and Utsuri vari- of mud com/reader eties are also produced in other ponds. colors. You may occasionally Together find the red and black coloring, with their son, Nick, they as well as the yellow and black raise and supply healthy Hedges and shadow box fences are better than solid fences for wind modification. (Photo courtesy Paula Biles) type. A red/orange-based Bekko is and hardy koi to wholesale called Aka Bekko. A yellow-based customers throughout the LIKE us Bekko is the Ki Bekko. Similarly, USA and Canada. Ellen loves all things koi. on facebook! What the Heck Are the red/orange-based Utsuri is www.facebook.com/pondtrade called Hi Utsuri, and those with www.kloubeckoi.com Microclimates and Why Should I Care? Use these tricks to conquer the weather!

by Paula Biles, boring yards can have different temperatures. About the Lotus Magic powers are required to change plant hardiness or heat zones, but with some knowledge you can analyze microclimate is a local atmospheric zone where and adjust local microclimates. This has numerous appli- the climate differs from the surrounding area. It cations for pond and garden design. Among others, they refers to either a zone of many square miles or include site selection or orientation, enhanced potential for onlyA a few square feet. Microclimates are why people a property, increased aquatic plant sales, extended growing living around a bay have more moderate tempera- seasons for fish and plants and better customer satisfaction. tures than those inland and folks on opposite sides of An understanding of different types of microclimates a mountain have opposite weather. On even smaller enables you to learn how to “push” hardiness zones by geographic scales, they explain why a property’s low moderating the impacts of wind, cold and sun. Your spot is cooler than the rest of the yard and why neigh- company could extend the “enjoyment season” of a pond,

48 POND Trade Magazine pondtrademag.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 49 plant, water feature or fish by Houses and buildings are two weeks or more every year. often the strongest factors affect- That’s a big deal whether you’re ing a local property’s microcli- an aquatic plant supplier, an mate, especially when combined installer or anyone else in the with surrounding paved areas. pond business. They form barriers that create protected areas away from Microclimate Types prevailing winds. However, they There are many factors that may also form turbulent tunnels cause microclimates. The major between structures or vortices ones affect the weather in your around corners. Walls and paved general area as well as on the areas usually absorb heat during Pots use the pavement’s radiated heat to jump-start spring at this water the day that is radiated out at location of your business prop- garden center. (Photo courtesy Paula Biles) erty, project site and customers’ night. If the surface is impervious, climate and weather is the indi- affects microclimates. Generally, backyards. Once you understand water flowing off may accumu- vidual sunlight characteristics: gardens and features on the their impacts it becomes possible late, as can rain from downspouts. to harness them to your advan- amount, direction, strength, south or west side of a hill are Wind has a huge impact on tage. They are interrelated and elevation and length of sun. warmer because they are sunnier. microclimates. Stealing heat and may affect each other. Obviously they are also crucial They also have longer seasons. moisture, it is especially influen- Water bodies impact the for aquatic plant survival and However, cold air travels just tial for pondscapes. Wind affects surrounding climate, with larger growth, as well as water quality. like water: it runs downhill. So oxygen levels, evaporation, bodies having greater impact. Southerners may need to limit lower spots are generally colder temperatures, plant selection They are heat sinks, with a direct sun exposure in summer, while and depressions collect cold. and placement and container and strong effect on temperatures. northerners want to extend it Higher elevations are subject to water garden locations. They The sun is another obvious during most of the year. greater winds, depending upon may also carry harmful sprays factor. What is important to Topography definitely the exposure. and pollutants from neighboring

Don’t place sensitive plants against solid walls (top, left), where cold wind eddies may form. (Photo courtesy Paula Biles) Brick becomes a heat sink to moderate temperatures (top, right) after the sun goes down. Exposed properties are open to prevailing weather (above), especially wind. (Photos courtesy USDA NRSC)

50 POND Trade Magazine pondtrademag.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 51 This local microclimate is protected from An extended “enjoyment season” for koi and sun and wind, becoming a garden sanctuary. plants is one reason to create microclimates. (Photo courtesy USDA NRSC) (Photo courtesy Paula Biles)

Use annual sun positions to determine fence placement and overhead shade design. (Photo courtesy Paula Biles) and people during the peak of ing eddies on the leeside and properties or salt near coastlines. you use the best orientation for summer. forming cold patches at the Open, exposed properties are your plant display and pond Fences make excellent wind- wall’s base. Before adding fences, This plant hardiness map shows effects of water on microclimates. installation. (See sidebar.) It can most vulnerable to winds, where breaks, in addition to their many determine prevailing winds and also assist in optimizing an exist- they can alter the amount of the year. Do your homework on plants can be shredding and other benefits. They create shel- plan how their shadows may skimmers battle floating detritus. ing water garden. The informa- sun and shade according to the sun positions and carefully plan tion about specific sites can be tered zones with less drying help or hinder aquatic plant seasons. You could create a patio your pergola. The result may of plants, pond surfaces and growth or bloom cycles through- Create Local applied to manipulate climatic covering with maximum shade not be Stonehenge, but it too people. Board-on-board fences out the year. in summer and almost full sun can align according to the sun’s Microclimates conditions, which can lengthen the “enjoyment seasons,” add and hedges are better because Like imitation trees, over- in winter. Overhangs could annual path. Analyzing microclimates on breadth to aquatic plant selec- they are permeable. Wind travels head structures provide welcome extend enough so they would Solid surfaces are heat sinks. an individual property will help tions or reduce heat stress on fish right over solid structures, creat- shade. When wisely designed, also shade fish at desired times of Their ability to store and release

52 POND Trade Magazine pondtrademag.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 53 warmth can be used in a decking may be preferred to Small Features Tools to Evaluate Local Microclimates landscape design. Determine provide air movement and where you want to moderate cooler temperatures, espe ■ Min-max thermometers are cheap and don’t require batteries or the - Internet. Get several to deploy in open areas around a property to show temperatures (air or water) cially in summer. corresponding temperatures. Then you can build a temperature record and then plan your use of over both time and space. These will help evaluate the situation and plan accordingly. brick, stone or concrete The Bottom Line paving, pond edging and ■ Knowing the sun position for any day of the year is important for solar Everyone complains energy, gardening, photography and other things. So there are numerous large rocks. In some warmer resources to find it. Websites and apps provide varying levels of detail. climates paving can make about the weather. Now you ■ There are countless weather websites. Mine them for historical in- things too hot, so wood can do something about it. a formation by zip code. That will provide a realistic picture of an area’s annual weather, including wind strength and direction. Be sure to check for data showing temperature extremes for a few years. All these are important pieces of the local microclimate puzzle. ■ Unfortunately, local plant nurseries are an endangered species. They’re About the Author worth their weight in gold — if you can find one. They know local plant zones, temperature extremes and other local particularities over time. Paula Biles was diagnosed at Take their employees out for coffee, pick their brains and follow any leads they provide. Gather as much information as possible. an early age with CPO (chronic plant A fitting entry into obsession). The constant compulsion an amazing garden ■ Sometimes the obvious gets forgotten. Neighbors, especially garden- is achieved using a ers, are the best source of relevant and reliable information for a prop- to have growing leaves and muddy grouping of erty’s microclimates. If you get lucky, you might even find someone who hands led to an obvious treatment: Columnar Basalt stone fountains that has been there for a decade or two. Plus, you will build goodwill for the water gardening. project and perhaps even gain new customers. pull visitors into the Paula belongs to the Garden Writers Association and environment with ■ This cartoon instantly explains microclimates to clients or employ- has been a regular columnist for numerous hobbyist and their effervescence. ees. A guy in a snowy yard says the teeny tropical garden next to his house is a microclimate … because it’s in front of the heating vent. trade publications. Her articles and photographs have http://bit.ly/PondTrade appeared countless times in water garden magazines, newspapers, books and online.

150 man hours were required One to create this one-of-a-kind, custom-designed, custom-built, dry-stacked slate fountain. Dropat a Time The art and science of small water features

by Ed Beaulieu created or shaped by water. We flock to beaches, lakes, Aquascape rivers and streams for a wide variety of recreational activities. In fact, aquatic destinations are ranked #1 for ater. The most abundant compound on vacation locations. the planet, it makes up 70 percent of our Why? There’s an invisible bond between us and bodies; it drives our weather patterns; it water. Just ask anybody about their favorite aquatic W experience and you’ll get a poetic description of a past supplies nourishing rains for our crops; it allows our bodies to actually function and it’s used in manufac- memory or details of a future adventure. We crave it turing everything in some way, shape or form. to such an extreme that we want to experience it on a Just think about it. Everything around us has been daily basis.

54 POND Trade Magazine pondtrademag.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 55 I know what you’re thinking ... we bathe doing to investigate this microcosm of life. in it, drink and flush it every day, but that’s The edges of a water feature will become not what I’m talking about! home to a wide variety of organisms, all I’m talking about fresh water in its basic searching for a fresh supply of the clear, form as a small, decorative water feature. The odorless — and for the most part, taste- options are truly limitless, as our imagina- less — liquid. Water is hard-wired within tions can run wild with this exciting medium. every living creature as a critical, life-giving Water features can come in a variety of sizes compound, so when we’re near it we and volumes, but I want to focus on small unknowingly stop, look and listen. features because, gallon for gallon, they have There have actually been studies on the greatest impact of them all! the physical effects our bodies undergo in the presence of water. Our heart rates slow Hard-wired for Water down, our minds are cleared of clutter and sounds are an audible delight, filling court- There are hundreds if not thousands of A simple ribbon of water (far left) is the perfect yards and spaces with a sound that needs to variations, and they all have a common func- accent to an intimate patio setting. A patio with Growing up in the Midwest, I was in we can just ... be. This is why waterfront adjacent seating to a fire pit and water (middle) is be heard to be understood. tion despite the artistic differences. a great place for entertaining. This design trio is awe of Lake Michigan. To this day I can property fetches a premium. The good There are two main forms for fountains. The other fountain form is integrated the perfect blend for all occasions. Spillway bowl spend days along the spectacular coastline news: we now have the ability to create that installations (right) can be completed using simple The first is a standalone fountain struc- into the landscape. The water-holding reser- techniques and tools. of this inland ocean. Of course it’s spectac- phenomenon anywhere! ular; it’s huge! The amount of wildlife and Here are a few simple projects that can ture, and you’ve seen them before: precast voir and pump are located underground, progressively larger containers to match the diversity is just as incredible as the sunsets. transform any space into an aquatic oasis. concrete, resin or, if you’re lucky, carved so the only thing that the viewers see is the increasing scale of the fountains. So how do we convey all of this in a stone. They have a lower basin or bowl that artistic portion of the fountain itself. Then there’s the modular, underground small package? Easy: Just Add Water. Fountains houses the recirculating pump, which moves Within this style there are two variations. reservoir in which the basin is created That’s right. As simple as it sounds, just Fountains have been used throughout the water to the top. The water will then fill The first is a solid, watertight container according to the dreams of the client. A add a touch of water to any environment history to supply fresh water to villages using a small bowl until it overflows, raining down with a specific volume of water, designed to variety of materials can be incorporated for and you will see an immediate change. nothing but gravity. They have endured into the bowl below it and repeating this operate a particular size of fountain feature use in conjunction with the underground process until the water reaches the lowest on top of it. These are small, easily installed Patio bubblers are an easy way to add a splash of Literally! As soon as it’s completed you’ll throughout the centuries and can be found reservoirs. Resin and plastic features have water in any hardscape. see people slow down and stop what they’re in a variety of locations. The soothing point and the location of the pump. containers for quaint, bubbling features with been steadily increasing in popularity due

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56 POND Trade Magazine pondtrademag.com May/June 2015 POND Trade Magazine 57 Reliablility_Ad_HlfPg_WGN_01.26.15.indd 1 1/26/15 1:49 PM to the cost-effectiveness of the waterfall is to keep it in scale with option of going deep with the reservoir. If a pump vault designed to fit within the feature. The simplistic instal- the space and, if possible, try to the reservoir is excavated to a depth at which Aquablox, allowing easy access to the mechan- lation processes, durability disguise or hide the water’s point the pump is located below the frost line, ical components for maintenance. About the Author and lightweight nature of this of origin. This will reinforce the the fountain is able to operate 365 days a The decorative element sits on top of the Ed Beaulieu came medium is bringing them into a illusion of what we are trying to year, even in the frigid northern climates. reservoir and is connected to the pump with to Aquascape in 1993 wide variety of homes through- accomplish. The beauty of doing this is that it will create a piping system, allowing the feature to come as a construction laborer, out North America. an ever-changing ice sculpture that’s sure to life as water spills in all directions from but a little creativity and Wooden forms, ceramic urns Beauty and to have an impact during any season! And the fountain. Depending on the architecture a positive outlook on and metal sculptures are also used Sustainability with the simple addition of a well-designed of the home and desires of the clients, the life and business helped catapult Ed to the position of Director in a variety of settings to bring an The great part about custom- lighting package, this fountain will become feature can be as simple as a stone with a hole of Contractor Development and Field artistic element into the garden izable reservoirs is that they can be the focal point of the garden. drilled through it. This will allow the water that captivates all of the senses. to bubble freely over the natural contours and Research. Ed has successfully built over designed to capture and recircu- 1,000 custom-designed ponds, from Putting It Together rugged characteristics of the stone itself. late rainwater, creating a sustain- small backyard water gardens to large Streams and The simplicity of this type of feature A 1,500-gallon rainwater capture system is used as the reservoir for a stacked able water feature that never needs The infrastructure of an underground lakes and commercial water features. Waterfalls slate urn fountain. The pumping system for the fountain doubles as the delivery a supplemental source of water. should not be overlooked, as it can have a system for the captured water, allowing it to be used for the surrounding gardens. reservoir consists of an EPDM rubber He holds a B.S. in Zoology, with an The next step for a water Careful planning and under- membrane or similar impermeable membrane powerful effect on viewers; the focus is on emphasis in Limnology, and master's up your hidden artistic abilities to create a shaper separates you from the standing of the precipitation sandwiched between two layers of geotechni- the rock and its relationship with the water. studies in Marine Biology. rest of the pack: creating a stream and water- representation of a fully functioning water- patterns for the area is necessary for this to cal fabrics that increase the puncture resis- This is one of the most powerful forces on Ed's work has been featured on fall from a pile of rock! shed within the space of a few square feet! work properly. A sustainable fountain can be tance and lifespan of the system. Aquablox our planet! The fact that water, a shapeless the cover of Architectural Digest, Better The underground reservoirs that we’ve Small features will challenge you like upgraded into a full-blown rainwater capture are commonly used to create a structural compound that spills between your fingers, Homes & Gardens special interest publi- been talking about have the ability to no other feature. Every element of a small system in which the underground reservoir void space within the liner. By increasing or can carve through solid rock is mind boggling! cations, Nature's Garden, Irrigation operate a full-blown stream and recirculat- feature needs to be carefully thought out in is designed to catch and store a surplus of decreasing the number of Aquablox we can But anyone who has viewed the grandeur and Green Industry News and more. ing waterfall. The required skill level and order for it to not only function properly, water, which can then be used for irrigation create a reservoir of any capacity to meet the of the Grand Canyon can attest that, given Ed recently appeared on the understanding of flowing water increases but also create the illusion of a much larger or other outdoor water usage. goals and budget of the client. enough time, water will shape the world — Pond Stars TV show that first aired on exponentially here, as you’ll need to conjure space. The key to a successful stream and One of my personal favorites is the The pump or pumps are housed within and our lives — one drop at a time. a NatGeo Wild in the fall of 2014.

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