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Welcome Table of

Water Gardening Enthusiasts! Contents

Water gardening is an You have two routes to take when getting Inspiring and Educational
into this hobby. The traditional do-it- When you take the plunge with 4 Introduction to Pond Ecology
old hobby that today, yourself track, or the hiring of a landscape water gardening, be sure to visit and the Aquascape Ecosystem
or water gardening professional to do www.aquascapeinc.com, a web site
is the hottest trend in it for you. This magazine contains the that contains articles on container Understanding your pond and how all of the
blueprints for both avenues. water gardens, seasonal maintenance, elements work together to create a naturally
landscaping, nationwide. installation tips, and much more! While functioning, low-maintenance water feature
Working with Mother Nature you’re there, click on the “Newsletter”
Radical changes in product The Aquascape products and link to sign up for Pondside Monthly
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development and design concepts plans are designed for the weekend and receive free tips and articles in your
have converged to make today’s water warrior tackling a water garden project, e-mailbox each month. 6 Pond Fish
gardens the most beautiful, ecologically and the AquascapePRO products All these resources ensure one Everything you need to know
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friendly, and low maintenance water are designed and constructed thing: There is a plan to cut through
features in history. However, to for professionals or serious water the confusion, and once you get your
capitalize on the latest design trends gardeners. Both products and systems water feature, there’s going to be
and product advancements, you need are designed to do one thing – create consistent and up-to-date support to
to have a blueprint to follow for water ponds that work with Mother Nature, help you enjoy your new hobby.
garden success. As with any exploding and not against her. Only by doing 8 Aquatic Plants
industry, like water gardening is right that, can you truly have a beautiful, You Deserve It!
now, misinformation and conflicting natural, and low maintenance water Don’t you deserve your own piece The role of aquatic plants in your pond
advice run rampant. This guide and feature to enjoy. As you see when you of paradise to come home to each 8 Water Lilies
owner’s manual is designed to cut flip through these pages, there’s a day? Take the plunge and join the 9 Marginals, Floating Aquatics, Submerged Aquatics
through the confusion and become boatload of products and information millions of “pondaholics” who are
your blueprint for success in the water to help you succeed and enjoy the already enjoying the hottest trend in
gardening hobby. water garden lifestyle. gardening today!

10 Pond Myths

20 top pond myths and why they are “myths”

12 Maintenance
Tips for maintaining your pond throughout the year

13 Preformed Ponds, Pondless Waterfalls
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14 General Maintenance
15 Fall & Winter Maintenance
16 Spring Maintenance
18 Top 10 Methods to Get Your Ecosystem in Balance
19-22 Pump Troubleshooting

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