Small ponds can be impressive as long as they are done right, and size should not be a constraint in designing a pond! Today's guest is Larry Carnes from Reflections Water Gardens. Larry shares his industry experience building both large-scale and small-scale ponds over the years.

In this episode, we talk about…

• Larry's background in design and art and how he got into water features

• Challenges and opportunities in the pond industry

• The importance of total design and getting creative with smaller projects

• How Larry's rebellious attitude has influenced his approach to running his business

• Understanding the biology of fish and providing a good habitat for the fish to thrive

• The factors necessary for a good pond environment

• Meeting the client's needs and preferences in landscaping rather than imposing your style

• The blessing and curse of having a full-time crew

• Creating a culture within the company, teaching and training employees, and setting standards for the team to follow

• The difficulties of transitioning from a tradesperson to an entrepreneur

• Larry's approach to incorporating wood into projects involving small ponds

• The challenge of balancing client expectations and project budgets

• Larry's experience as a judge in a waterfall competition

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Reflections Water Gardens Website

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Links to resources:

The Pond Digger - https://theponddigger.com/

You can also check out The Pond Digger's products at:

http://helixpondfiltration.com/

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