OK, get ready — I’m going to gush a little bit. I’m officially a mother-in-law! My son Evan got married to sweet Maggie in September at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, Minnesota. The beautiful bride (andMore…
Issues
Understanding & Selling Year-Round Subsurface Aeration
What’s the No. 1 misconception about pond aeration? The idea that it’s seasonal. With all that’s been written and talked about over the last eight to 10 years about the benefits of subsurface diffused aeration, I find it strange thatMore…
Managing the Rising Costs of Doing Pond Business
When it comes to business, little things do mean a lot. You are not the same company you were last year, or even a month ago, and things will definitely be different this time next year. As time goes on,More…
Aquascape | Meet the Winners!
Pondemonium 2019 Recap: “I Love My Job!”
Another successful Pondemonium is in the books, and planning for 2020 is already underway! This year’s event was held Aug. 21 — 25, 2019 at the Q Center and at Aquascape headquarters in St. Charles, Illinois. The theme was “IMore…
Preserving Bog Wetlands
Over the years as development has intruded upon natural wetland areas, this critical wildlife habitat has been lost. I believe that we should take every opportunity presented to us as water garden designers to mitigate this loss. Construction of theseMore…
Recap | 2019 Atlantic Water Gardens Professional Conference
Atlantic Water Gardens (AWG) and OASE educated and entertained more than 100 attendees at its third annual Atlantic Professional Conference (APC) from Sept. 3 — 5, 2019, in Cleveland, Ohio. New this year, early arrivers attended three hands-on business workshops focusing onMore…
Atlantic Water Gardens Congratulates the 2019 Winners!
Best Pond Practices | Two Ponds, Two Ways
The most common pond size across the country is 2,000 gallons. Potential customers often call me asking, “How much will it cost to build a 2,000-gallon pond?” Unfortunately, this question can never be answered over the phone without further consultation.More…
Pond Construction | Stacked Flagstone Around a Pond’s Edge
Do you struggle with ways to mix up the edge treatment of your water features? Are you looking to combine a patio and pond with a seamless transition? Have you been looking for a way to blend a pondless waterfallMore…