You may have chosen to install a pond in your backyard in order to grow water lilies and other aquatic plants. But even if you put in a pond to raise fish, or simply to enjoy the soothing sights and sounds of a water feature, plants are still an important part of a pond. They help to filter the water, and keep the water oxygenated, which will help fish to thrive. They also help to blend the pond into the landscape, and make it look more natural. A good selection of water lilies and other flowers will add a touch of color to your pond.
Several types of plants can be planted in and around your pond. A good combination of these plants will help to enhance the pond.
Bog plants and marginal plants are planted around the edges of the pond. The bog plants are placed in moist soil around the edge of the pond, and help to blend the pond in with the landscape. Marginal plants are planted in pots which are submerged in the shallow waters of the pond. The primary difference between a bog plant and a marginal plant is that the bog plants are not planted in the water, while marginal plants are.
Some plants will float on the surface of the pond. Plants such as water hyacinth and water lettuce float freely, with their roots hanging into the water below. Plants like water lilies are planted in pots submerged in the deep parts of the pond. The foliage and flowers float above, on the surface of the water. Both kinds of plants help to shade the water, and keep algae from forming. Water lilies also add a bright touch of color to your pond.
Underwater plants are plants that, as the name suggests, grow underwater. These submerged plants help to filter the water and keep it oxygenated for the fish. They also give the fish a place to hide from predators and from the bright sunlight. These plants also provide a source of food for fish.
Whatever your reasons for installing a pond in your backyard, plants are an important part of a complete water garden. They'll make it look a lot nicer, and help the pond's ecosystem to flourish. The proper plants will help to increase your enjoyment of your little backyard oasis.
Written by Tim Sousa of water, gardens, and fountains. Check out his website at: http://www.water-gardens-fountains.com/water-garden-articles/. Source: iSnare
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Concrete Fountains May Be Added To Zen Gardens
A Zen garden is basically a sand garden with rocks, gravel and occasionally other natural elements such as grasses. They usually do not feature concrete water fountains or anything that is manmade. Although that is not to say concrete fountains can't be added for additional impact. A Zen garden is a place to sit and unwind or to meditate.
The most famous Zen garden is the Ryōan-ji Temple located in Kyoto, Japan. The monks of the temple maintain this ancient Zen garden. Concrete water fountains are not found here. The simple design is done in monochromatic shades of brown. The most interesting feature of this Zen garden are the 15 rocks arranged on the surface of white pebbles in such a manner that visitors can see only 14 of them at once, from whichever angle the garden is viewed. According to legend, only when someone attains spiritual enlightenment as a result of deep Zen meditation can he see the last invisible stone with his mind's eye.
The most famous Zen garden is the Ryōan-ji Temple located in Kyoto, Japan. The monks of the temple maintain this ancient Zen garden. Concrete water fountains are not found here. The simple design is done in monochromatic shades of brown. The most interesting feature of this Zen garden are the 15 rocks arranged on the surface of white pebbles in such a manner that visitors can see only 14 of them at once, from whichever angle the garden is viewed. According to legend, only when someone attains spiritual enlightenment as a result of deep Zen meditation can he see the last invisible stone with his mind's eye.
The Simplicity of a Zen Garden
The main elements of a Zen garden are always rocks and sand, with the sea symbolized not by water but by sand raked in patterns that suggest rippling water. Plants are much less important (and sometimes nonexistent) in many Zen gardens. Zen gardens are often, but not always, meant to be viewed from a single, seated perspective, and the rocks are often associated with and named after various Chinese mountains. Some Zen gardens employ a concrete-water-way or a small concrete water fountain for additional tranquility.
With this type of design, less is more, and it's essential to keep it simple - even the concrete water fountains should have simple lines. Creating calming, restful, and soulful Zen gardens is a way of introducing nature into our lives and can help balance our hectic urban existence.
Zen Garden Principles and Practices
A symbolic river (and boulders) made from sand suggests rivers and mountains as a place to create a quiet place for contemplation. A concrete water vessel spilling out water may be used to create this illusion.
Zen gardens contain quiet minimalist features with curving flowing lines and shapes with few visual distractions. They allow one to slow the pace, to discard the day's chaos and to calm down. The space becomes a sanctuary. There can be a focal point, a sculpture or concrete water fountain that engages the mind and eyes, which in turn releases the day's tension. This is a Zen meditation technique in action.
The feng shui principles also advocate gently flowing paths around and through the garden, with no dead ends or right angles. Simplicity and harmony are the basic design elements especially in the concrete water fountains.
Taking a Zen Garden One Step Further
By observing nature you can replicate it even with concrete water fountains. The addition of a water feature heightens its restful quality. The flow and murmur of water are known to calm and inspire and have been used that way for thousands of years. Properly designed water features, with plants, frogs, fish, and continually moving water won't be a mosquito-breeding ground. A garden's pond-less waterfall with moving water provides all the benefits of water without large tracts of land, making it ideal for city dwellers. And it is important (that the garden) is harmonious with the neighbors as well as yourself.
Regardless of the type of Zen garden chosen, all the elements that go into making it - color, plants, hard structures, the concrete water garden and ornaments - need to blend comfortably to form a peaceful garden that delights the physical senses with the sound, smell, and sight. To find unique and distinctive concrete water fountains visit http://www.garden-fountains.com.
Friday, December 19, 2008
New HGTV Home Design Software Allows Homeowners to Develop Home Designs, Renovations and Landscape Plans
Knowville, Tenn., and Calabasas, Calif. (PRWEB) November 13, 2008 -- For the growing number of consumers looking for ways to enhance their living space, there is new software to create custom designs, renovations and landscape plans. HGTV, the number one home improvement television network, and Nova Development today announced the release of two new home design software titles: HGTV Home & Landscape Platinum Suite and HGTV Home Design & Remodeling Suite. The software enables consumers to quickly and easily enhance their home or create a whole new space without any previous design experience.
HGTV's wizard-driven software offers a wide range of easy-to-use features, incorporating some of the latest technologies. Photorealistic rendering provides 3D views that make it possible to conduct virtual walk-around tours. Customization features provide the ability to drag and drop varying styles of countertops, furniture, appliances and materials such as brick, stone and siding. HGTV software even enables consumers to design living spaces using their own digital photos and import digital pictures of home furnishings to create a custom design.
"At HGTV, we are committed to providing the ideas, inspiration and tools our viewers need to transform their living spaces," said Jim Samples, president, HGTV. "These new comprehensive software products are wonderful resources you can use to create thoughtful and polished home and room designs."
HGTV home design software offer tools for diverse projects such as bathroom makeovers and kitchen remodels. Users can even design a home from scratch. Thousands of sample home plans allow users to quickly generate floor plans with details ranging from roofing and plumbing to home networking and theatre systems.
Both products provide hundreds of options to create beautiful outdoor landscapes including gardens, fences and other exterior features. HGTV Home & Landscape Platinum Suite includes more advanced landscaping tools to plan lighting, irrigation and driveways, plus an encyclopedia of 7,500 plants and designs for decks, water features and barbecues.
"The quality and functionality of HGTV's design software makes it a great investment for consumers looking to plan their own home design projects," said Roger Bloxberg, CEO of Nova Development, publisher of the new software titles. "Our goal is to provide consumers with easy-to-use software that produces professional-looking results."
The software also provides additional design assistance with more than 30 HGTV how-to video tips and free technical support.
HGTV Home Design & Remodeling Suite is affordably priced at $49.99. HGTV Home & Landscape Platinum Suite, which also includes a comprehensive collection of landscaping and deck design options, is available for only $99.99.
Both software titles are available at www.homedesignsoftware.tv and through major retailers nationwide. For a limited time, consumers can enter a sweepstakes to win a makeover worth $10,000. To register for the sweepstakes or for more product information, visit www.hgtv.com/software.
HGTV's home design software is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and Vista and requires 1GB RAM; CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive; a color monitor 1024 x 768 display or higher and an Internet connection for Internet features such as additional home plan templates.
About HGTV: HGTV, America's leader in home and lifestyle programming, is distributed to more than 96 million U.S. households and is one of cable's top-rated networks. HGTV's website, HGTV.com, is the nation's leading online home-and-garden destination which attracts an average of 5 million unique visitors per month. HGTV owns 33 percent of HGTV Canada and provides much of the Canadian network's daily programming. The network's branded programming also can be seen in 120 territories across all seven continents and its selected programming is available to military personnel onboard Navy ships and through American Forces Radio & Television Service (AFRTS), which services more than 1,000 outlets in over 175 countries. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and San Francisco, HGTV is wholly owned by Scripps Networks, which also operates Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living Network and Great American Country.
About Nova Developmen: Based in Southern California, Nova Development is a market leader in personal productivity and home graphics software for both the Windows and Macintosh platforms. Nova Development is the retail publisher of the best-selling Hallmark® Card Studio, the Berlitz® language learning software series, and the Sesame Street® line of early learning titles, among many other products. For more information, visit Nova Development at www.novadevelopment.com.
HGTV's wizard-driven software offers a wide range of easy-to-use features, incorporating some of the latest technologies. Photorealistic rendering provides 3D views that make it possible to conduct virtual walk-around tours. Customization features provide the ability to drag and drop varying styles of countertops, furniture, appliances and materials such as brick, stone and siding. HGTV software even enables consumers to design living spaces using their own digital photos and import digital pictures of home furnishings to create a custom design.
"At HGTV, we are committed to providing the ideas, inspiration and tools our viewers need to transform their living spaces," said Jim Samples, president, HGTV. "These new comprehensive software products are wonderful resources you can use to create thoughtful and polished home and room designs."
HGTV home design software offer tools for diverse projects such as bathroom makeovers and kitchen remodels. Users can even design a home from scratch. Thousands of sample home plans allow users to quickly generate floor plans with details ranging from roofing and plumbing to home networking and theatre systems.
Both products provide hundreds of options to create beautiful outdoor landscapes including gardens, fences and other exterior features. HGTV Home & Landscape Platinum Suite includes more advanced landscaping tools to plan lighting, irrigation and driveways, plus an encyclopedia of 7,500 plants and designs for decks, water features and barbecues.
"The quality and functionality of HGTV's design software makes it a great investment for consumers looking to plan their own home design projects," said Roger Bloxberg, CEO of Nova Development, publisher of the new software titles. "Our goal is to provide consumers with easy-to-use software that produces professional-looking results."
The software also provides additional design assistance with more than 30 HGTV how-to video tips and free technical support.
HGTV Home Design & Remodeling Suite is affordably priced at $49.99. HGTV Home & Landscape Platinum Suite, which also includes a comprehensive collection of landscaping and deck design options, is available for only $99.99.
Both software titles are available at www.homedesignsoftware.tv and through major retailers nationwide. For a limited time, consumers can enter a sweepstakes to win a makeover worth $10,000. To register for the sweepstakes or for more product information, visit www.hgtv.com/software.
HGTV's home design software is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and Vista and requires 1GB RAM; CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive; a color monitor 1024 x 768 display or higher and an Internet connection for Internet features such as additional home plan templates.
About HGTV: HGTV, America's leader in home and lifestyle programming, is distributed to more than 96 million U.S. households and is one of cable's top-rated networks. HGTV's website, HGTV.com, is the nation's leading online home-and-garden destination which attracts an average of 5 million unique visitors per month. HGTV owns 33 percent of HGTV Canada and provides much of the Canadian network's daily programming. The network's branded programming also can be seen in 120 territories across all seven continents and its selected programming is available to military personnel onboard Navy ships and through American Forces Radio & Television Service (AFRTS), which services more than 1,000 outlets in over 175 countries. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and San Francisco, HGTV is wholly owned by Scripps Networks, which also operates Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living Network and Great American Country.
About Nova Developmen: Based in Southern California, Nova Development is a market leader in personal productivity and home graphics software for both the Windows and Macintosh platforms. Nova Development is the retail publisher of the best-selling Hallmark® Card Studio, the Berlitz® language learning software series, and the Sesame Street® line of early learning titles, among many other products. For more information, visit Nova Development at www.novadevelopment.com.
IntelliTurf Introduces New Business Development Director Robert Rooks
IntelliTurf, Inc., makes new hire to help manage the company's growth with its popular recyclable putting greens and artificial turf business.
Atlanta (PRWEB) October 24, 2008 -- IntelliTurf, Inc. has named Robert Rooks as director of Business Development. Robert joins the company at a time it is experiencing tremendous growth. With a record number of municipalities limiting the use of water for irrigation and the drought that has occurred around the southeast, more properties owners are realizing the beauty and benefits of artificial turf grasses. The natural look and feel of artificial turf available today allows for an excellent alternative to natural grass.
Mr. Rooks has a long history of building loyal customers and providing excellent assistance through his previous work with Russell Stover's Candies and United Distributors. His most recent occupation, and no doubt, most recognizable, was with Atlanta's premier outfitter, the Fish Hawk in Buckhead. The company offers 100% recyclable golf greens, lawn systems and play areas. IntelliTurf's products help save water when compared to natural grass. "With the current drought conditions, our product is the perfect solution for many businesses and homeowners," says Rooks. "Add the fact that IntelliTurf's products are heavy metal free and recyclable pretty much makes them 'environmentally green'."
Rob feels, "The potential for these products is limitless. These are virtually maintenance free amenities that can only add value to commercial properties as well as homes. IntelliTurf installs attractive, functional products that put smiles on peoples' faces, it makes too much sense."
About IntelliTurf, Inc: IntelliTurf, Inc, a construction and design firm that serves the multi-housing, landscaping, recreation, and golf industries, is an industry leader in synthetic putting greens (http://www.intelliturf.com), lawn systems and play areas. With business roots that date back to 1998, The corporate headquarters are here in Atlanta with franchise locations in Utah and Oklahoma. IntelliTurf has the capability to service projects anywhere in the world and looks to expand its franchise system across the U.S. over the next few years. For more information, please contact us at (404) 386-5881 and on the web at www.IntelliTurf.com.
Atlanta (PRWEB) October 24, 2008 -- IntelliTurf, Inc. has named Robert Rooks as director of Business Development. Robert joins the company at a time it is experiencing tremendous growth. With a record number of municipalities limiting the use of water for irrigation and the drought that has occurred around the southeast, more properties owners are realizing the beauty and benefits of artificial turf grasses. The natural look and feel of artificial turf available today allows for an excellent alternative to natural grass.
Mr. Rooks has a long history of building loyal customers and providing excellent assistance through his previous work with Russell Stover's Candies and United Distributors. His most recent occupation, and no doubt, most recognizable, was with Atlanta's premier outfitter, the Fish Hawk in Buckhead. The company offers 100% recyclable golf greens, lawn systems and play areas. IntelliTurf's products help save water when compared to natural grass. "With the current drought conditions, our product is the perfect solution for many businesses and homeowners," says Rooks. "Add the fact that IntelliTurf's products are heavy metal free and recyclable pretty much makes them 'environmentally green'."
Rob feels, "The potential for these products is limitless. These are virtually maintenance free amenities that can only add value to commercial properties as well as homes. IntelliTurf installs attractive, functional products that put smiles on peoples' faces, it makes too much sense."
About IntelliTurf, Inc: IntelliTurf, Inc, a construction and design firm that serves the multi-housing, landscaping, recreation, and golf industries, is an industry leader in synthetic putting greens (http://www.intelliturf.com), lawn systems and play areas. With business roots that date back to 1998, The corporate headquarters are here in Atlanta with franchise locations in Utah and Oklahoma. IntelliTurf has the capability to service projects anywhere in the world and looks to expand its franchise system across the U.S. over the next few years. For more information, please contact us at (404) 386-5881 and on the web at www.IntelliTurf.com.
Winter Landscape Prep Tips For Homeowners
Now is the best time to protect and prepare your landscape for the colder winter months. One of the main benefits of living in Arizona is that the winter months are generally mild, however, getting ready for cold days will help you preserve your plants and spend more time outside enjoying your backyard.
Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) September 23, 2008 -- Fall is almost here and now is the best time to protect and prepare Arizona outdoor landscapes for the colder winter months. One of the main benefits of living in Arizona is that the winter months are generally mild, however, getting ready for cold days will help homeowners preserve plants and spend more time outside enjoying their backyards.
"We have been helping Arizona clients create and maintain unique landscapes for more than 50 years," said John Waters, Co-Owner of Creative Environments. "Our customers have found these tips to be invaluable in maintaining enjoyable outdoor environments. We pride ourselves on designing adaptable outdoor environments that Arizona residents are able to enjoy year-round, whether it's 110 degrees in summer or 30 degrees in winter."
Creative Environments Design & Landscape offers the following fall and winter landscape preparation tips for Arizona residents:
• Fall is the best time to plant trees, shrubs and grass. Plants need time to grow their roots, especially if they're new. By planting in the fall, plants can grow roots into December or January and then continue growing in the spring before the hot, dry summer season hits.
• Fall is also the best time to plant flowering bulbs like tulips and daffodils. Keep in mind, however, that some perennials need to be protected in the winter. Once it starts getting cold and the tops of the plants die off, cut the stems down to the ground and put a generous layer of fresh mulch around them.
• Overseeding your lawn in the fall will help you improve the look of your lawn year-round. Overseeding is the process of seeding over your existing lawn, helping to get rid of weeds and thicken the appearance of your lawn. By overseeding in the fall, the new grass will have several months to establish a strong root system before summer. Overseeding is easy, but requires diligence and commitment for several weeks!
• It is also a good idea to fertilize in the fall rather than in the spring. By fertilizing now, your trees, shrubs and lawn will absorb all of the vital nutrients necessary to survive the winter and rejuvenate in the spring.
• Lastly, we encourage residents to get the most of their investment. It is important to spend time in your outdoor environment, even when it's cold outside. By warming up your romantic nook, your quiet reading space or your entertainment patio, you will be able to spend more time enjoying it. An outdoor fireplace can provide a warm and cozy atmosphere. Outdoor heaters can also warm up the space - they are a much more practical option, as they are affordable and take up much less space.
To learn more about Creative Environments fall and winter landscape design and preparation services call 480-458-4100 or Request a Landcaping Quote at the website.
About Creative Environments: Creative Environments Design & Landscape, an industry leader since 1950, is the largest and most respected Arizona landscape construction and design company. We continue to win local and national landscaping and remodel awards from industry peers, as well as receive the honor of #1 Landscape Design / Build Company, as voted by the residents of the Phoenix-metro area.
Although unique and functional design is our passion, outstanding customer service is our number one priority. Our talented Design and Construction Consultants will listen to you and then they will use their expertise to develop an integrated and architectural-quality design plan that will create the outdoor living space of your dreams.
With our specialized construction crews and a fully-staffed customer care department, you can rest assured that your entire outdoor living environment will be installed correctly and on time.
Creative Environments can be found online at www.CreativeEnvironments.com.
Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) September 23, 2008 -- Fall is almost here and now is the best time to protect and prepare Arizona outdoor landscapes for the colder winter months. One of the main benefits of living in Arizona is that the winter months are generally mild, however, getting ready for cold days will help homeowners preserve plants and spend more time outside enjoying their backyards.
"We have been helping Arizona clients create and maintain unique landscapes for more than 50 years," said John Waters, Co-Owner of Creative Environments. "Our customers have found these tips to be invaluable in maintaining enjoyable outdoor environments. We pride ourselves on designing adaptable outdoor environments that Arizona residents are able to enjoy year-round, whether it's 110 degrees in summer or 30 degrees in winter."
Creative Environments Design & Landscape offers the following fall and winter landscape preparation tips for Arizona residents:
• Fall is the best time to plant trees, shrubs and grass. Plants need time to grow their roots, especially if they're new. By planting in the fall, plants can grow roots into December or January and then continue growing in the spring before the hot, dry summer season hits.
• Fall is also the best time to plant flowering bulbs like tulips and daffodils. Keep in mind, however, that some perennials need to be protected in the winter. Once it starts getting cold and the tops of the plants die off, cut the stems down to the ground and put a generous layer of fresh mulch around them.
• Overseeding your lawn in the fall will help you improve the look of your lawn year-round. Overseeding is the process of seeding over your existing lawn, helping to get rid of weeds and thicken the appearance of your lawn. By overseeding in the fall, the new grass will have several months to establish a strong root system before summer. Overseeding is easy, but requires diligence and commitment for several weeks!
• It is also a good idea to fertilize in the fall rather than in the spring. By fertilizing now, your trees, shrubs and lawn will absorb all of the vital nutrients necessary to survive the winter and rejuvenate in the spring.
• Lastly, we encourage residents to get the most of their investment. It is important to spend time in your outdoor environment, even when it's cold outside. By warming up your romantic nook, your quiet reading space or your entertainment patio, you will be able to spend more time enjoying it. An outdoor fireplace can provide a warm and cozy atmosphere. Outdoor heaters can also warm up the space - they are a much more practical option, as they are affordable and take up much less space.
To learn more about Creative Environments fall and winter landscape design and preparation services call 480-458-4100 or Request a Landcaping Quote at the website.
About Creative Environments: Creative Environments Design & Landscape, an industry leader since 1950, is the largest and most respected Arizona landscape construction and design company. We continue to win local and national landscaping and remodel awards from industry peers, as well as receive the honor of #1 Landscape Design / Build Company, as voted by the residents of the Phoenix-metro area.
Although unique and functional design is our passion, outstanding customer service is our number one priority. Our talented Design and Construction Consultants will listen to you and then they will use their expertise to develop an integrated and architectural-quality design plan that will create the outdoor living space of your dreams.
With our specialized construction crews and a fully-staffed customer care department, you can rest assured that your entire outdoor living environment will be installed correctly and on time.
Creative Environments can be found online at www.CreativeEnvironments.com.
Pond Building Site Set to Change the Way Hobbyists Get and Share Information
Pond hobbyists, novices and experts alike won't want to miss the official launch of BuildingMyPond.com. This community-based resource site offers interactive features and a bi-weekly ponding podcast. It also offers a place for anyone interested in developing a backyard paradise to share their experiences and get their questions answered.
Didsbury, AB (PRWEB) November 12, 2008 -- A new community-based site for pond builders has officially launched. The site contains bi-weekly podcasts, interviews with experts, great tips, articles, and it offers a place for anyone to share their knowledge and get their questions answered. Hosted by successful publisher Garth Epp, Building My Pond.com, promises to change the way hobbyists and experts alike get and share information on topics related to developing, building or maintaining a pond or water garden within their landscape.
Building My Pond is a free community-based site that is intended to help educate hobbyists everything there is to know about the topic. At launch the site already includes podcast interviews from well known and accomplished experts within the industry.
Newcomers to the community will definitely want to become a site member and receive the free Introductory Pond Builders Package which includes a How to Build a Pond downloadable book (with images) and 2 interviews with top industry professionals; pond water quality expert and CEO of Pond Alliance Aaron Powers as well as the innovator and creator of American Pond Kits and CEO of Graystone Industries, John Olson.
Visitors will also want to listen to the bi-weekly Smarter Water Garden Advisor Series Podcast interview with experts within the water gardening industry. Along with the current interviews there are also many upcoming episodes that will feature successful and accomplished industry experts.
Posted podcasts include the interview with well known pond builder, Eric Triplet, aka the Pond Digger. Eric has not only won many pond building awards, but has designed and built many high profile projects such as those featured at Walt Disney World Resort Epcot Centers, International Flower and Garden Show in Florida. He has also been featured on two episodes of ABC TV's Extreme Home Makeover.
For those people considering incorporating koi into their pond they won't want to miss the interview with Barbara Johnson, aka The Fish Lady. In the interview she shares her unique story from which she went from the Hollywood film industry into the business of koi. She shares her holistic approach and philosophy of developing and maintaining a healthy thriving koi pond.
It isn't just the podcast that makes Building My Pond the place to go for information on pond building. There are also great tips on how to choose the right location for a pond, how to winter your pond, articles on water gardening, and even money saving tips for hobbyists wishing to build a backyard pond or water garden.
One of the best things about this new site though, is its community-based nature. It is this element that will make Building My Pond.com the place to go for information on topics related to pond building.
When Garth Epp set out to create the ultimate hobbyist site, it wasn't enough to just give like-minded people a place to learn. He also wanted to create a place for anyone interested in the topic to share and collaborate. With BuildingMyPond.com he has done just that.
Site members can post to the pond forums to ask questions, and have those questions answered by more experienced ponders and even some industry experts. There is also a blog feature that allows anyone to create their own ponding journal and share their own experiences, successes and failures.
Experts will also benefit from this community. Industry experts can gain exposure for their own products / services, and share their expertise by taking part in interviews and answering questions for people who just want to know the right way to accomplish a task.
This new site really is expected to become the place to go for anyone interested in ponds. It will be interesting to watch as Garth Epp and his site change the way people communicate on topics related to ponds.
There really is some truth to the adage "the best things in life can be found in your own backyard". For those who want to find that truth, they'll likely want to get started with their own backyard pond, and a great way to accomplish the task is by learning on BuildingMyPond.com.
About BuildingMyPond.com: The web site is the brainchild of successful editor, and publisher, Garth Epp. With a life long intrigue and love of water, Garth began his personal pond education and discovered there was a need for a place for people to go to learn and interact about the subject. It was with this mission and vision that he set out to create a place where hobbyists could learn, share, and collaborate on the topic. For more information please visit http://www.buildingmypond.com. The site if free to join, and offers a place for anyone to share and learn on any topic related to developing, building or maintaining a water feature.
Didsbury, AB (PRWEB) November 12, 2008 -- A new community-based site for pond builders has officially launched. The site contains bi-weekly podcasts, interviews with experts, great tips, articles, and it offers a place for anyone to share their knowledge and get their questions answered. Hosted by successful publisher Garth Epp, Building My Pond.com, promises to change the way hobbyists and experts alike get and share information on topics related to developing, building or maintaining a pond or water garden within their landscape.
Building My Pond is a free community-based site that is intended to help educate hobbyists everything there is to know about the topic. At launch the site already includes podcast interviews from well known and accomplished experts within the industry.
Newcomers to the community will definitely want to become a site member and receive the free Introductory Pond Builders Package which includes a How to Build a Pond downloadable book (with images) and 2 interviews with top industry professionals; pond water quality expert and CEO of Pond Alliance Aaron Powers as well as the innovator and creator of American Pond Kits and CEO of Graystone Industries, John Olson.
Visitors will also want to listen to the bi-weekly Smarter Water Garden Advisor Series Podcast interview with experts within the water gardening industry. Along with the current interviews there are also many upcoming episodes that will feature successful and accomplished industry experts.
Posted podcasts include the interview with well known pond builder, Eric Triplet, aka the Pond Digger. Eric has not only won many pond building awards, but has designed and built many high profile projects such as those featured at Walt Disney World Resort Epcot Centers, International Flower and Garden Show in Florida. He has also been featured on two episodes of ABC TV's Extreme Home Makeover.
For those people considering incorporating koi into their pond they won't want to miss the interview with Barbara Johnson, aka The Fish Lady. In the interview she shares her unique story from which she went from the Hollywood film industry into the business of koi. She shares her holistic approach and philosophy of developing and maintaining a healthy thriving koi pond.
It isn't just the podcast that makes Building My Pond the place to go for information on pond building. There are also great tips on how to choose the right location for a pond, how to winter your pond, articles on water gardening, and even money saving tips for hobbyists wishing to build a backyard pond or water garden.
One of the best things about this new site though, is its community-based nature. It is this element that will make Building My Pond.com the place to go for information on topics related to pond building.
When Garth Epp set out to create the ultimate hobbyist site, it wasn't enough to just give like-minded people a place to learn. He also wanted to create a place for anyone interested in the topic to share and collaborate. With BuildingMyPond.com he has done just that.
Site members can post to the pond forums to ask questions, and have those questions answered by more experienced ponders and even some industry experts. There is also a blog feature that allows anyone to create their own ponding journal and share their own experiences, successes and failures.
Experts will also benefit from this community. Industry experts can gain exposure for their own products / services, and share their expertise by taking part in interviews and answering questions for people who just want to know the right way to accomplish a task.
This new site really is expected to become the place to go for anyone interested in ponds. It will be interesting to watch as Garth Epp and his site change the way people communicate on topics related to ponds.
There really is some truth to the adage "the best things in life can be found in your own backyard". For those who want to find that truth, they'll likely want to get started with their own backyard pond, and a great way to accomplish the task is by learning on BuildingMyPond.com.
About BuildingMyPond.com: The web site is the brainchild of successful editor, and publisher, Garth Epp. With a life long intrigue and love of water, Garth began his personal pond education and discovered there was a need for a place for people to go to learn and interact about the subject. It was with this mission and vision that he set out to create a place where hobbyists could learn, share, and collaborate on the topic. For more information please visit http://www.buildingmypond.com. The site if free to join, and offers a place for anyone to share and learn on any topic related to developing, building or maintaining a water feature.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
PondWorld.com Makes Pond Filtration Easier with the Addition of Several New Pond Filter Systems
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 12, 2008 -- PondWorld.com bolsters its pond filter line with the addition of 4 new pond filtration systems from Pentair Aquatics that include the UNO, DUO, TRIO filter systems and the Lifegard All-In-One pond filtration system.
All 4 of these pond filters are complete systems that include a pump, biological and mechanical filtration and spray nozzles, with the Lifegard All-In-One system also containing a UV filter to help with planktonic algae control to help insure clear pond water. All systems are intended for submersed applications and are simple plug and play installation meaning place the filter in the desired location and plug it in.
These pump systems can accommodate ponds up to 2500 gallons according to the manufacturer. UNO pond filters are rated for ponds up to 1000 gallons, DUO systems for ponds up to 1700 gallons and TRIO systems for ponds up to 2500 gallons. An add-on cartridge can be also be added to the UNO and DUO to increase its filtration capacity. The Lifegard All-In-One system is rated for ponds from 300 gallons to 1500 gallons.
For more information on these and the other pond filters offered by PondWorld.com, visit www.pondworld.com.
About PondWorld.com: Pond World, LLC, through its website PondWorld.com, is a retailer of pond supplies (http://www.pondworld.com) and lake supplies including water treatments, pumps, filters, maintenance supplies, kits, aerators, fountains and fish and plant supplies. PondWorld.com is focused on being a one-stop shop for all types of pond owners looking to build and maintain a clean and healthy pond or lake.
All 4 of these pond filters are complete systems that include a pump, biological and mechanical filtration and spray nozzles, with the Lifegard All-In-One system also containing a UV filter to help with planktonic algae control to help insure clear pond water. All systems are intended for submersed applications and are simple plug and play installation meaning place the filter in the desired location and plug it in.
These pump systems can accommodate ponds up to 2500 gallons according to the manufacturer. UNO pond filters are rated for ponds up to 1000 gallons, DUO systems for ponds up to 1700 gallons and TRIO systems for ponds up to 2500 gallons. An add-on cartridge can be also be added to the UNO and DUO to increase its filtration capacity. The Lifegard All-In-One system is rated for ponds from 300 gallons to 1500 gallons.
For more information on these and the other pond filters offered by PondWorld.com, visit www.pondworld.com.
About PondWorld.com: Pond World, LLC, through its website PondWorld.com, is a retailer of pond supplies (http://www.pondworld.com) and lake supplies including water treatments, pumps, filters, maintenance supplies, kits, aerators, fountains and fish and plant supplies. PondWorld.com is focused on being a one-stop shop for all types of pond owners looking to build and maintain a clean and healthy pond or lake.
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