Top 10 Pond-Building Mistakes to Avoid
Pond season is in full swing and you’re anxious to put shovel to dirt and get more ponds in the ground for your customers. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran builder or a novice who’s new to the water feature industry, you’ll benefit from our top ten tips to ensure you follow the basics of successful pond building.
 
1. Poor Location
You’ve heard the real estate mantra, “location, location, location.” It’s no different with ponds – location is everything! Too often, ponds are placed in an unused area of the property or built in a low spot that collects water. Both locations cause problems. Unused areas of the landscape are unused for a reason and it’s a shame to put a key feature in an area that won’t be seen regularly. Always try to bring the pond – or any water feature – as close to the house and viewing areas as possible.
Pondemonium
Join Aquascape and True Pump on August 27th for Pondemonium Online 2021 – a FREE event taking place wherever in the world you want to be!
 
Whether you’re a novice water feature installer who’s interested in learning the craft, a seasoned pond professional perfecting your artistry, or a retailer supporting water feature hobbyists – Pondemonium is the perfect opportunity to get informed, be motivated, and become a part of our growing TRIBE.
 
Not part of the water feature industry yet? 
Pondemonium is open to trade professionals in the landscape, pool, hardscape, construction, aquarium, and pet industries.
 
You don’t want to miss this year’s array of interactive sessions covering:
·    Industry advancements
·    Personal and professional development
·    The launch of new Aquascape product offerings
·    Annual Aquascape awards
·    And MUCH MORE!
 
You won’t get this content anywhere but Pondemonium – the industry’s preeminent training event for water feature professionals around the world.
Product Update
We have seen a number of price increases in the past few months from our manufacturers, many with no notice. This is due to both increased material and transportation costs. We are hoping for a price decrease at some point when prices stabilize but prices have certainly been more volatile than we have ever seen them. There have also been lengthy backorders on many items. We are doing our best to forecast and order ahead to have the items you need in stock when you need them!

We are excited to announce that Aquascape now has a line of external pumps available. These pumps are ideal for recirculating water in recreational ponds that require an external pump. High pump flow rates also make EXT pumps perfect for supplying water to waterfalls, wetland filters, and water jets. All EXT pumps have an oil-free design and a low-RPM, fan-cooled motor that provides quiet operation and a long life. Check out the video below for more information.
Aquascape Video
In this month's video, Brian Helfrich highlights some edge techniques for avoiding leaks.
Independence Day
We will be closed Saturday, July 3rd and Monday, July 5th for Independence Day. We want to wish all of you a safe and happy 4th celebrating the birth of our country!
Calendar
Summer Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday

Closed Saturday, July 3 - Monday, July 5 for Independence Day
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