The first virtual Atlantic-OASE Professional Contractor Conference kicked off Wednesday, Dec. 2. Like most events these days, the two-day conference was held remotely. Using Zoom allowed the conference, which is usually held in person in Cleveland, Ohio, to expand fromMore…
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Paycheck Protection Program Tips for Pond Businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been a godsend for many pond business owners. Both the original draw in April 2020 and the recently announced second draw in January 2021 were aimed at helping small businesses keep workers on theMore…
Meet the Judges of the Fifth Supreme Stream Court
This year’s submissions were presented blindly to a panel of seven industry experts to determine winners and runners-up in five categories (Best Pondless, Most Naturalistic, Best Under $15k, Ponds by Night, and Fountains & Formal Features). In order to beMore…
5th Annual Water Artisans of the Year Contest Results
In a year that kicked off with an unprecedented sense of optimism, 2020 quickly let us down in a lot of different ways. “Good riddance!” we cried in December, as we bid adieu to a year riddled with isolation, hardshipMore…
Aquascape Doubles Down on Digital Marketing in Response to the Pandemic
Aquascape, Inc. Founder and Owner, Greg Wittstock, wondered how his business could overcome the obstacles created by the coronavirus pandemic. To continue training and inspiring his global network of pond and water feature contractors and their employees, Wittstock decided toMore…
Garden State Koi Hosts Second Annual Pond Camp
Imagine 120 pond contractors in the mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania, facing cold, crisp autumn days and even chillier nights, with a goal of building three water features over two days. This was the scene at the 2020 Garden State KoiMore…
Aquascape, Inc. Unveils New Online Training Curriculum, Aquascape University
Aquascape, Inc. announces Aquascape University, an all-new online training curriculum set to launch Jan. 1, 2021. The training content is designed for water feature professionals of all skill levels ranging from the inexperienced novice to the seasoned veteran. The offeringMore…
Pondemonium 2020 Online Reaches Wider Audience
Pondemonium is one of the water gardening industry’s preeminent annual business, training and networking events. Hosted by Aquascape, Inc., it hosts hundreds of water feature contractors, retailers, and distributors from around the globe every year for a multi-day event thatMore…
Atlantic-OASE Professional Conference Goes Virtual
The fourth Annual Atlantic-OASE Professional Conference is going virtual! Like so many of your favorite events this year, we are bringing the conference to you in the comfort of your home, office or wherever there’s WiFi! Mark your calendars forMore…
Tax Implications of Disposing of Business Property
It is no surprise that many pond professionals fail to understand the tax ramifications of disposing of business property. Under our current rules, which are often confusing and complex, there are numerous ways to dispose of business assets: selling them,More…