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Why Are Canals Essential to Modern Life?
Many people only associate canals with the waterways in Venice that are traveled by gondola, but each year thousands of miles of new canals are installed for a wide variety of uses.
Common Problems with Geomembranes
With proper material and thickness selection, geomembranes should install smoothly with few issues.
Creating a Complete Geomembrane System
A geomembrane system is a complete set of liners designed to work together to contain any kind of solid or liquid waste.
All About Geomembrane Liners
The single most common and essential use for a geomembrane is lining. Without a flexible and impermeable layer of geomembrane, it’s much harder and more expensive to build a pond, tank, containment area, landfill, or other facility that must hold liquids.
What to Look for in an Irrigation Pond Liner
Now that you have selected which type of liner you’ll be working with between clay, concrete, and flexible liners, it’s time to narrow down the requirements of what to look for in the liner itself.
What Should I Use to Line My Irrigation Pond?
Liners provide an excellent option for retaining water for farm owners who are unable to hold water with just soil alone.
How to Shape and Size Your Irrigation Pond
Now that you have a general idea of where to start building, you will want to decide on the size of your irrigation pond.
Where Should I Build an Irrigation Pond?
There are a few essentials you need to keep in mind when determining the placement of your new irrigation pond.
How to Save on Water with an Irrigation Pond
As water supplies continue to become more uncertain in drier states like California, it’s worth putting forth the concentrated effort to institute irrigation ponds on your own property.
Should I Build an Irrigation Pond? Understanding Irrigation Basics
Irrigation has provided civilizations across the world with an abundance of crop assistance. Not only does irrigation help increase food production, but it can also protect against drought and increase your overall revenue.
A Brief History of Irrigation Ponds
Irrigation can be used to maintain landscapes, grow agricultural crops, and revegetate soils in dry areas or during periods of below-average rainfall.
What is an Irrigation Pond?
One of the most popular reasons to build a pond is for irrigation. An irrigation pond is a manmade pond designed to capture, distribute, and store water for an array of agricultural purposes.
Top 3 Bog Pond Plants for your Natural Pond
Here are our top picks for bog plants that can liven up your pond.
Top 3 Submerged Plants for a Natural Pond
Here are several great options to consider when choosing between submerged plants.
Top 3 Emergent Plants for a Natural Pond
In this article we discuss a few of the most popular species of emergent pond plants that our team recommends.
Top 3 Floating Plants for a Natural Pond
Floating plants help keep your natural pond cool, clean, and safe for fish. Here are the top species of floating pond plants we recommend.
How to Keep Your Natural Pond Clean – No Filter Required
A natural pond can help beautify your garden or backyard. However, keeping it clean can seem like a challenge
Different Water Sources for Your Natural Pond
While using water from a nearby stream might seem like a good idea at first, it is extremely difficult to get a permit for building any pond directly in a stream.
How to Build a Natural Pond: Step by Step
Here’s a step by step guide to putting your pond together. From checking for hazards to breaking ground, to adding the finishing touches to your new water feature, these instructions are sure to prove helpful!
Designing a Natural Garden Pond or Backyard Pond
A natural pond proves these experts wrong by allowing you to have the pond of your dreams without excessive work.
What is a Natural Pond?
Liners aside, everything else about your pond can be controlled and managed by nature. Whether you have a garden pond, a backyard pond, or another natural water feature, the key to a thriving and long-lasting pond is a balanced ecosystem.
Going Green: Environmentally Friendly Golf Courses: Part II
By reducing chemical use and water consumption, in addition to finding alternative energy sources like solar and geothermal, golf courses are more eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing than ever before.
Going Green: Environmentally Friendly Golf Courses: Part I
Many of today’s golf course owners and operators strive to make their greens greener than ever before. Environmentally accountable and sustainable courses are on the rise.
The Ecological Value of Golf Course Water Features
Turtles aren’t the only animals enjoying their time on the links. Researchers also crafted a summary analysis of a variety of studies that compared golf courses to other types of green space.