From R&G To Koi Pond

[Nancy M.]

Quote: Originally Posted by KoiCop So the original contractor was an IPPCA member and the owners had it in writing that it was to be a koi pond? Crazy. Who was that putz, anyway? And how did the IPPCA get off the hook?

IPPCA Member Cor Van diepen
Name: Cor Van diepen
Status: Member in good standing
Star Rating:
Employer: Paradise Landscaping Position: Owner

Member Profile:
Paradise Landscaping is a California landscaping company specializing in koi ponds and water gardens. Effective landscaping highlights your home, reflecting the homeowner's image and style. It incorporates natural surroundings to create an outdoor environment that will give pleasure for years to come.

We offer more than 15 years of experience in landscape construction in a variety of settings. We provide homeowners with some of the finest water gardens in Southern California. Our team has created unique and beautiful garden ponds and waterfalls that have left our customers ecstatic. Our work is guaranteed to be completed on time and to your complete satisfaction.

Landscaping by Paradise is an investment that pays for itself in pleasure as well as increased home value. All work is fully guaranteed - from quality of materials to workmanship - for one full year from time of completion. Satisfied clients attest to the firm's professionalism, honesty, friendliness, high quality, creativity and attention to detail.

[mstrseed]

I bet money HAH will not post this over on his forum.......but it is a true Koi related story........................................

[Steve Nguyen]

the sad part is that these guys are still out there building "koi" pond for other people.

Steve

Quote: Originally Posted by Nancy M. IPPCA Member Cor Van diepen Name: Cor Van diepen Status: Member in good standing Star Rating: Employer: Paradise Landscaping Position: Owner We offer more than 15 years of experience in landscape construction in a variety of settings. We provide homeowners with some of the finest water gardens in Southern California. Our team has created unique and beautiful garden ponds and waterfalls that have left our customers ecstatic. Our work is guaranteed to be completed on time and to your complete satisfaction. Landscaping by Paradise is an investment that pays for itself in pleasure as well as increased home value. All work is fully guaranteed - from quality of materials to workmanship - for one full year from time of completion. Satisfied clients attest to the firm's professionalism, honesty, friendliness, high quality, creativity and attention to detail.

[Nancy M.]

Quote: Originally Posted by Steve Nguyen the sad part is that these guys are still out there building "koi" pond for other people. Steve

Steve the sad part is it took this guy 15 years, to learn how to dig a hole, throw the dirt in a corner, and throw in a liner, and dump a load of gravel, and put some big rocks in key locations.. I wonder how long it would take any of those IPPCA people to learn how to build a real pond.

[Russell Peters]

Hi Nancy,

Thanks for posting this information. I heard about this a while back from Burt but did not get the follow up. Frank does great work. I hope that postying this on this forum, and hopefully others, will help people understand what not to do.

[Nancy M.]

Quote: Originally Posted by Russell Peters Hi Nancy, Thanks for posting this information. I heard about this a while back from Burt but did not get the follow up. Frank does great work. I hope that postying this on this forum, and hopefully others, will help people understand what not to do.

Thank you Russ, I will tell Frank what you said.

The sad part is as long as people like IPPCA are around and spilling there lies to homeowners that have not done real good homework.. These type of koi ponds will continue to be built. And there will always be another unhappy koi hobbiest.

[Nancy M.]

This picture was taken last month, the pond is maturing and the plants surrounding it are growing in nicely. I think this pond turned out beautiful, and all the hardscape Frank did, really just ties it all together.

[Russell Peters]

Quote: Originally Posted by Nancy M. This picture was taken last month, the pond is maturing and the plants surrounding it are growing in nicely. I think this pond turned out beautiful, and all the hardscape Frank did, really just ties it all together.

What a difference a better pond and a little time makes.

[RayJordan]

You know if you just sit back and wait awhile the truth eventually seems to come out. No wonder that pond builder board lets Hawley spin his attacks on koi organizations and certain koi hobbyists and dealers.

Without koi organizations, informed hobbyists, and honest dealers providing information on building properly designed koi ponds, it could be a lot easier for some of their members to build and sell poorly designed and constructed water gardens and claim they are proper enviornments for koi.

[KoiCop]

I'll bet Dick and Gigi over at the Lawnmowers & Landscapers board are spitting blood on this one. What a colossal black eye for their 'professional' organization.

Say, I wonder if there's a story with a moral for KoiUSA magazine in this sad but true tale of deception & deceit?

Oh, and have you been banned over there -- yet?