(scroll down for episodes).......................................Ken Jones
Ornamental Water Feature Academy
Author, TV & New Media Producer
Ponds, Waterfalls, Fountains, Lakes, Lagoons, Bogs, Streams, Water Gardens
Episode 5 - Waterfalls
Who doesn’t love waterfalls? About the only people on the planet that don’t love waterfalls might be the few who’ve tried to build one from scratch. Because as beautiful and fun as waterfalls can be they can be difficult to build. In today’s show Ken Jones will discuss the reasons to have a waterfall, designing, preventing leaks, waterfall types, rock placement, decorative mortar, water flow and waterfall tuning.
Questions or Comments? Send them to: ken@petliferadio.com.
Episode 4 - Specialty Ponds
In this episode Ken discusses various specialty ponds including hobby ponds, game fish ponds, fire ponds, swimming ponds and fairy ponds. You heard right… if you build a fairy pond just the right way, you might be visited by nymphs and fairies. These ponds are all unique and bring something interesting and fun to your garden. Ken also talks about his new show, Pet Tech premiering on Pet Life Radio as well as the upcoming I Love My Pets music video.
Questions or Comments? Send them to: ken@petliferadio.com.
Episode 3 - Beginning with Water Gardens
In this week’s episode, Ken talks about what it is like to live with a pond, how to do routine maintenance, fish and plant care, and decisions about water quality, clarity and chemistry. Should you be a pond owner? Tune in and find out!.
Questions or Comments? Send them to: ken@petliferadio.com.
Episode 2 - Design Part 2
In this episode Ken Jones (the Prince of Ponds) discusses practical elements of the water garden. Topics include: The 6 objectives for good design, what is the best location, what is the best size and shape, 12 features for a complete water garden, and what makes the best pond shell. Also covered is the history of Liner Pond Kits, and why concrete is better.
Questions or Comments? Send them to: ken@petliferadio.com.
Episode 1 - Design Part 1
In our first episode we talk about the aesthetic elements of the water garden:
• Why do we love water so much?
• Design - aesthetic elements.
• Types - natural verses sterile displays.
• Themes - Formal, natural, and fanciful.
Questions or Comments? Send them to: ken@petliferadio.com.