EasyPro Pond Products, a leading manufacturer of pond, water feature, and water garden equipment will exhibit at Hardscape North America (HNA) 2026, taking place October 21–23 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Attendees can find EasyPro at Booth 21010, where the company’s team will be on hand to discuss its line of pumps, […]
Meet the distinguished industry professionals selected to judge the 2026 Water Artisans of the Year Awards, bringing decades of experience, craftsmanship and expertise to this year’s competition. Yvo de Wal is the founder of The Koi Partner, one of the world’s leading online platforms dedicated to koi and the pond industry. Since 2012, he has […]
For over a decade, the Water Artisans of the Year Awards have celebrated the creativity, craftsmanship and innovation that define the pond and water feature industry. As the profession has evolved, so too has the awards program. Following months of collaboration with industry leaders and feedback from professionals across the globe, POND Trade Magazine is […]
Five Crow Press hashas released Secrets for Happy Koi: A Definitive Guide for New Koi and Pond Owners by Rajat Agarwal, a practical resource designed to help new and aspiring pond owners build healthy, thriving koi ponds. Drawing on more than a decade of hands-on experience, Agarwal presents science-based guidance in an easy-to-understand format. The […]
The 2026–2027 Atlantic-Oase Contractor Training schedule is now live, giving contractors the opportunity to sharpen their skills through immersive, hands-on education. Hosted at Atlantic-Oase headquarters in Aurora, Ohio, these three-day training sessions put attendees in the field building water features, installing products, troubleshooting real-world scenarios and learning proven techniques from experienced professionals. Whether you’re looking […]
Atlantic-Oase introduces the newest pump in the Pulse 6 line, the AquaMax Eco Titanium pond pump. Designed for gravity-fed filtration in both koi ponds and recreational swim ponds, the AquaMax Eco Titanium is powered by new Pulse 6 motor technology featuring additional magnets for reduced vibration and higher flow output. Rated for fresh, salt and […]
The 2026 Waterlily Weigh-Off, led by Denver Botanic Gardens, will take place August 17-26 and the winner will be announced on August 28. The global competition challenges an impressive list of public gardens and zoos around the world to see how much weight their Victoria waterlily leaves can hold. The 2025 competition had more than […]
This September, the Pond Professionals Alliance is bringing pond builders together for three days that will change how you run your business — and remind you why you love it. The Pond Builders’ Annual Retreat is where real conversations happen and ideas turn into action. Hosted September 16–18 at Stillwater Reserve in Newaygo, Michigan — […]
Fitz’s Fish Ponds and The Goldfish Council (TGC) have announced the addition of the inaugural Goldfish Show at Koi Fest 2026, taking place Aug. 21-22 in Milford, New Jersey. Held alongside the annual Tri-State ZNA Koi Show, the sanctioned exhibition will bring together goldfish hobbyists and enthusiasts from across the country to showcase some of […]
The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) has announced that entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Hardscape North America (HNA) Awards, an annual program recognizing excellence in hardscape design, construction and innovation. The HNA Awards honor outstanding residential and commercial hardscape projects, including walkways, patios, pool decks, outdoor living spaces, driveways, commercial plazas […]