This month: October/November 2008

In The News Groups Work to Counter EPA’s Anti-pond Stance Contech Buys Pheromone Company   Firestone Standardizes Liner Branding   Spectrum Post Loss Despite 10 Percent Pet Growth   Oase Takes Top Honors at GAFA   Maryland Enacts Snapping Turtle Rules   Irrigation Association Joins Energy Coalition   Trade Group to Survey Water Garden Market   Zeigler Bros. to Add Immune Boost to Aquatic Feeds   Woodstream Launches Multi-brand Birding Site   Extreme Pond Build Complete Bradley Caldwell Buys Loveland Pet   Released Pets Blamed for Frog Diseases   Lenders Squash United Pet Deal   Central Forecasts Slight Rise in Q3 Profits In Every Issue What's Online   Business Barometer   Industry News   People   New Products   Marketplace   Advertiser Index   Calendar   Classified Ads   Designer Showcase

Features  Birmingham Business Builds on Biology, Construction: The keystone of customer service keeps Aquatic Gardens going despite current economic challenges.   Building the Hobby Boosts Returns: Contractors cultivate future pond hobbyists by reaching out to them at schools.   Businesses Prepare for a Hard Winter: Insiders explain how the economy already influences overwintering.   Demand for Irrigation Work Down in 2008: Professionals cite uncontrollable factors as responsible for reduced business.   Large Pumps Might Mean Small Electric Bills: Manufacturers answer consumer demand for high-efficiency pumps.   Cover Stories Facing the Gas Crisis Rising fuel prices force industry professionals to change some business practices.   Stores Stay Open with Winter Birdfeeding Retailers let their companies go to the birds to extend the winter buying season.   Web Exclusives   Creating a Curriculum   Helping Customers Decide to Feed or Not to Feed Their Fish   Spring Clean Up Tips for Customers   Provide Clients with Winterizing Products, Knowledge

This month: August/September 2008

In The News World's First Blue Hardy Waterlily Finally Comes to Bloom Castle & Carmel Acquires IPS Gridiron Capital Forms Yellowstone Landscape Group Colorado, U.S. Act Against Invasives IWGS Plans Book Sale Benefit United Nations Seeks PIJAC's Help on Invasives Pan Intercorp Cancels Koi Show Yellow Mountain Stones Portland Park PIJAC Commences Search for Next Leader In Every Issue Business Barometer   What's Online   Industry News   People   New Products   Calendar   Advertiser Index   Marketplace   Classified Ads   Designer Showcase

Features  Outdoor Kitchens: Industry Experts find clients want features from accessories to enhanced designs. By Lori Luechtefeld   Container Gardening Gain Popularity: Ease, convenience help retailers promote potted water garden sales. By Patricia Morris Buckley   Cover Stories Water Gardening Grows Greener The industry seeks ways to help customers keep eco-friendly ponds.    Pond Kit Purchases Remain Steady As manufacturers improve this industry staple, many vendors and installers experience solid sales.   Garden Gifts Support Continual Sales Retailers attract more customers by rotating items and highlighting in-store gift centers.   Industry Experts Show Reluctance With Design Software When it comes to water feature design, many landscapers, contractors and designers hesitate to trade pencil and paper for laptop and software.   Landscaper Turns Merchandiser With One-Stop Shop Aquatic Connections proves that a builder can become a succesful retailer.    Web Exclusives   Eco-Friendly Tips for Water Gardeners   Outdoor Kitchens and the Environment   Recession Resistance   Techniques to Teach Green Gardening

This month: July 2008

In The News Firm Eyes, Sustainability, Internet, for Future Growth Salon Set to Buy United Pet Group from Spectrum Atlanta Children's Hospital to Host Ponditat for Humanity Savio Products Used in Wildlife Federation Ponds  Gold Crest Pushes In-store Building Seminars EPA Fines Firm for Pesticide Violation Versa-Lok Design Crown Returns to Van Asten Online Pet Supplies Sales to Triple in Five Years Lilypons Hosts Successful Pup Palooza Event Suburban Frogs More Likely to be Hermaphrodite Than Rural Cousins California Warns Pet Sellers to Pay Taxes In Every Issue Advertiser Index   Business Barometer   Calendar   Classified Ads   Designer Showcase   Marketplace   New Products   People

Features  Lighting Innovations Ease Pond Viewing By Scott and Ann Springer   Innovative Faux-rock Designs Enhance the Outdoors By Laura Lynne Dyer   Quality Staff Makes Business Solid By Dawn Bonker    Industry Experts Discuss Government Policies  By Lori Luechtefeld   Cover Stories   Quality Counts with Fish Food Small-scale ideas keep the water garden industry industry.    Less Means More with Pond Rocks Small-scale ideas keep the water garden industry industry.     Web Exclusives   Create Drama in the Garden   Danger Areas   Lifestyle Trends   Useful Resources   Importing Food From Japan   10 Tips for Selling

This month: May/June 2008

In The News IPPCA to Require Continuing Education for Certification CRH of Ireland to Buy Pavestone for $540 Million Investment Group Eyes Spectrum Flower Show Features Indoor Waterfall-Building Contest Baldwin to Lead Glee Tour Again Russell Watergardens Ready to Sell Franchises Global Pet Expo Expects More Buyers in Florida In Every Issue Advertiser Index   Business Barometer   Calendar   Classified Ads   Designer Showcase   Marketplace   New Products   People

Features  Healing Gardens on the Rise By Olivia Chen    Experts Share the Rules of Attraction By Lori Luechtefeld   WEB EXCLUSIVE: Keep the Pond Cycle Spinning   Hobbyists Drive Pump Technology Manufacturers meet rising consumer demands.    Outdoor Entertaining Moves Beyond Hibachis, Lawn Chairs  Industry experts find that consumers seek quality indoor amenities outside.   WEB EXCLUSIVE: Get Out and Play   Location Counts at Mystic Koi and Water Gardens This Southern California koi shop reaps the benefits of proximity to busy freeways.   Solutions for the Summer Slump Retailers offer special events to draw customers into stores.     Big Ponds Need Big Air  Aerating large-scale ponds requires the right equipment and know-how.

This month: April 2008

In The News Texas Honors Landscaping Excellence  5-D Tropical Expands Plant, Koi Offerings   Holmes Farm Hosts 2008 Buying Show   Sera Continues Expansion in Several Markets   Back to Nature or Back to the Television?   Pondliner Kicks Off Spring Season   Study: Winter Feeding Leads to Healthier Chicks in Spring   Pentair Sells National Pool Tile Division   Epcot Team Plans Eco-Friendly Features   Pond Products Honored at Global Pet Expo   Armstrong to Buy, Operate Pike Nursery   Wild Birds Unlimited Sponsors Bird Count   Agency Seeks Fee Increase In Every Issue Advertiser Index   Business Barometer   Calendar   Classified Ads   Designer Showcase   Marketplace   New Products   People

Features  Color Commands Attention   Hybridizers Create New Plant Choices   WEB EXCLUSIVE: Lotus Registry Update   WEB EXCLUSIVE: Truly Named Project   WEB EXCLUSIVE: Plant Care Tips for Retailers   Cash in on Outdoor Living Trend Manufacturers pinpoint homeowners' emerging expectations.   WEB EXCLUSIVE: Customers Seek Interesting and Charming Decor    Garcia Expands Beyond the Pond In Southern California's desert, this contractor gives back to his community.   Signs Reflect the Times From multi-media to eco-friendly, storage signage echoes consumer culture.   WEB EXCLUSIVE: Unique Shopping Experiences Matter    The Nature of the Beast Experts offer solutions to regional pest invasions.   WEB EXCLUSIVE: Updates About West Nile Virus   Heavy-duty Tools Ease Major Projects Construction equipment can save time, sweat and money in large-scale pond jobs.

This month: March 2008

In The News ILA Streamlines Leadership in Reorganization   Fight Continues for Internet Sales Tax Legislation   Ecological Labs Eyes Lake Management Collaborations   Exhibitions Win Honors at Birdwatch America (GA)   Russell, Kodama Koi Plan Expo in May   Mosquito Fight Gets Molecular   MANTS Posts Strong Performance   Industry Struggles with Nationwide, Historic Drought   People in the News   Aquascape Cuts Jobs, Mags to Fund Growth Plans   In Every Issue Advertiser Index   Business Barometer   Calendar   Classified Ads   Designer Showcase   Industry News   Marketplace   New Products   People

Features  A New Approach to Water Fountains Today’s consumers want unique, customized water features.   WEB EXCLUSIVE: Water Feature Restoration   A Break From Koi Tradition Retailers find that stocking nontraditional pond fish provides an additional revenue stream.   Fox’s Keeps Business All in the Family For 54 Years, this family-owned business focuses on customer service.   Companies Catch the Retrofit Wave Pond modification services boost some companies’ sales and skills.   WEB EXCLUSIVE: Sand Filtration Proves Popular at Resort Destinations   Sales Move Beyond the Pond Backyard wildlife products offer significant opportunities for pond retailers.   Stores Add Destination to Mix Wakoola Water Gardens and Walter Andersen Nursery draw customers with trains, trails and tranquil settings.   WEB EXCLUSIVE: Locate a Destination