How to Excavate a Pond the Right Way
It may seem really basic, but it’s extremely important to know how to properly excavate a pond. We all know that any contractor can dig a hole, but do you really know the benefits of doing it right? A step-by-step excavation process will undoubtedly save you time, money, materials, and headaches.

Before you begin digging, you’ll want to perform a few easy tasks which will help to avoid surprises later on. First, be sure to assess the property where the pond will be located and take note of all the existing structures and utilities. Second, using a site or laser level, determine the high and low areas where the pond will most likely be positioned. This gives you a better idea of any obstacles or challenges you might need to overcome when installing the pond.
Welcome
Please join us in welcoming our newest employees, Jarrett Horton (on the left) and Reed Goede (on the right). Both come to True Pump with experience in the landscape industry and are quickly learning about ponds and water features. We really appreciate their youthful energy! Be sure to say hi to them the next time you stop in to our store.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to us! True Pump turned 49 years old on March 31! We've endured both smooth and bumpy roads in that time and hopefully we'll soon be past the Covid speed bump. Thanks to all our loyal customers and friends who have supported us throughout the years, we couldn't have made it without you.
Face Lift
We recently painted the brick on the front of the store for a nice, little upgrade!
Aquascape University
Aquascape has launched the most comprehensive customer training curriculum they’ve ever offered! Get ready to fast track your knowledge and understanding of Aquascape products, installation, and business operations. With more than 30 unique courses containing over 400 video lessons, Aquascape University offers everything you need to successfully start and run a water feature installation business.
All courses are led by top Aquascape experts, including Greg Wittstock The Pond Guy, Ed Beaulieu The Pond Professor, and Brian Helfrich VP of Aquascape Construction. Aquascape University courses allow you to learn anytime, anywhere, at your own pace, and directly from the very team that created the professional water feature installation industry!
Product Update
The winter storms in Texas have created a shortage of raw materials for pipe production. On March 10 Aquascape implemented a price increase on all flexible PVC pipe and kink-free pipe.

Due to other continued raw material and shipping cost increases, Aquascape will also be implementing a price increase on a small group of SKUs effective May 1. These price increases primarily impact large plastic products (AquaBasins, BioFalls Filters, Skimmers), underlayment and AquaBlox.

As always, we will do our best to maintain a large inventory of products, but continued supply chain delays are expected. Be sure to order components for your projects as far in advance as possible to avoid delays.
Aquascape Video
All of the Artists of the Year created some amazing projects in the Aquascape Sandbox Studio. Aquascape needs your vote to pick the winning backyard design.
Calendar
Spring Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday

Closed Saturday, May 29 - Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day
303.744.3505
"Your Pond Store"