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Lagoons vs Ponds
If you’re looking for standards from the EPA regarding groundwater and wastewater storage, you’ll need to determine whether you’re building a lagoon or a pond.
Uses for Groundwater Storage Lagoons in Mining
The mining industry builds some of the largest and most complex groundwater storage lagoons of all.
Storing Mining Groundwater in Secure Lagoons
Power generation plants, natural gas extraction sites and hydraulic fracturing all require groundwater for cooling or processing.
What to Choose Instead of a Preformed Pond Liner
It’s easier than you think to choose a pond liner, regardless of the purpose of the pond or your budget.
The Hidden Cost of Preformed Pond Liners
It’s all too easy to get a quote on a roll of pond liner and then compare that to the cost of a preformed liner at the local hardware store.
The Difficulty of Installing Skimmers and Filters in Preformed Pond Liners
Some people assume that the small size or manmade design of their backyard pond eliminates the need for pumps, filters, and skimmers.
A Major Disadvantage of Preformed Pond Liners is Changing Them
A pond is an investment for a lifetime. After the hard work of excavation and soil preparation, you have a water feature you can continue to refresh and enjoy for as long as you like with proper care.
General Longevity is an Issue for Preformed Pond Liners
Longevity is one of the most important questions to consider when choosing a pond liner.
Preformed Pond Liners Leaks are Hard to Spot
With careful construction and the right liner, it’s possible to build a pond that doesn’t develop leaks for decades.
Limited Material Choices for Preformed Pond Liners
It’s easy to assume that the rigid materials used for most preformed pond liners makes them more durable than flexible liners.
Layout and Shape Problems with Preformed Pond Liners
The exact shape or look of a pond may not matter too much when it’s built for a utilitarian purpose, like watering crops or livestock.
Size Limitations of Preformed Pond Liners
A rigid pond liner does more than just limit your options for depth. Thanks to their one-piece design, these preformed liners are only available in a limited size range.
Preformed Pond Liners Have A Shallow Design Disadvantage
One of the biggest disadvantages of a preformed pond liner is the relatively shallow design.
Maintenance Tips to Control Commercial Greenhouse Operation Costs
It’s not enough to simply put together a great greenhouse and then turn a steady profit from it year after year with no further work.
Profitable Growing Systems for Inside a Commercial Greenhouse
Earning a profit from agricultural or horticultural products requires more than just an efficient and affordable greenhouse.
Selecting the Right Greenhouse Film for Commercial Greenhouses
Flexible greenhouse covers are often referred to with the general term of “poly film”. Not all covers are made from polyethylene materials.
Greenhouse Covers vs Rigid Panels vs Glass for Commercial Greenhouses
It’s a common misconception that commercial greenhouses require rigid panels or glass glazing rather than more durable, flexible coverings.
Headhouses, Production Space, and Propagation Houses For Commercial Greenhouse Growing
Commercial growing operations rarely revolve around just one greenhouse; no matter how big it is or how valuable the plants.
Why Greenhouse Kits Aren’t Always a Good Choice
When aiming to start a new agricultural business or expand your existing operation as quickly as possible, it may be tempting to pick up a complete greenhouse kit for fast turnaround.
Choosing What to Grow in a Commercial Greenhouse
Since the lowest safe temperature and median temperature will vary greatly depending on what you’re growing, it’s best to start your commercial greenhouse plans with a general idea of what you’ll cultivate.
The Major Losses of Profit in a Commercial Greenhouse
Profit margins are very thin in the greenhouse world, regardless of the specific products or growing methods.
Converting an Existing Greenhouse to Geothermal Heating
Most of the material on the topic of geothermal greenhouse design, focuses solely on building new structures from scratch.
Film vs Glass for Geothermal Greenhouses
There’s a common misconception that you’ll need either a completely buried or glass greenhouse to take advantage of geothermal heating, especially passive modes.
Greenhouse Designs for Maximizing Geothermal Heating
It’s not enough to select the right kind of geothermal heating system, distribution method, and heating load and automatically get good results from the equipment.