JOJG No. 36

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The Trouble with Pond Liners

This landmark 8-page JOJG article exposes the shortcomings of pond liners when it comes to Japanese garden water features.  Pond liners might be adequate in providing backyard fun to an average water garden enthusiast, but they don't get the job done in serious Japanese gardens that have much higher standards of quality and aesthetic beauty.  The article discusses five long-term problems associated with rubber pond liners and epdm liners.  The article also suggests several alternatives in regard to high-quality vessel construction.

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