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POND Trade is a trade magazine serving the water feature, water garden, and koi industry.
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11/12/2025

Against the Odds: Building Beauty in the Dead of Winter ❄️

While most crews pack up their tools when the snow starts to fall, the Reflections Water Gardens team was just getting started. In the middle of a Chicago winter, they carved stone, set boulders, and built a 30-foot waterfall grotto by hand—turning frozen challenges into a breathtaking backyard escape.
Working alongside Platinum Pool, every cut, lift, and placement demanded creativity, precision, and teamwork. The result? A naturalistic grotto and rain curtain that blend luxury, resilience, and artistry—proof that beauty can be built in any season.

👉 Read the full story: https://www.pondtrademag.com/building-a-waterfall-grotto-in-winter/

11/10/2025

💥 Built to Rock!
What a week at the Atlantic-Oase Conference — an event truly built to rock the pond and water-feature industry. 🎸💧

From hands-on demos to powerhouse presentations and inspiring conversations, this week was all about innovation, creativity, and connection.

Huge thanks to the team for hosting an unforgettable experience that brings our community together year after year! 🙌

11/07/2025

When Friendship Becomes a 400,000-Gallon Masterpiece ✨

What began as a simple sales lead turned into a friendship—and one of the most ambitious residential pond builds. 🧱💧

The 400,000-gallon Vaynerchuk Pond isn’t just about scale—it’s about trust, collaboration, and craftsmanship at the highest level. Built from stone harvested right from Sasha Vaynerchuk’s own property, this project brought together some of the best in the industry to create a living legacy for the Vaynerchuk family.
From the 20-foot waterfall to the massive wetlands filtration system, every detail tells a story of passion, precision, and partnership.

👉 Read the full story: https://www.pondtrademag.com/building-the-400000-gallon-vaynerchuk-pond/

11/06/2025

to 2019, when John Adams of Modern Design Aquascaping wowed us with his Most Naturalistic build and earned the title of Water Artisan of the Year! 💧

Think your project could be the next showstopper? There’s only one month left to enter the 2025 Water Artisan of the Year Awards! 🏆 Don’t miss your chance to showcase your best work.

👉 Enter now: https://www.pondtrademag.com/2025-water-artisans-of-the-year-awards-entry-form/

10/31/2025

Volume 30, Issue 6 of POND Trade Magazine is live—and it’s the perfect way to close out 2025! 🌊

This issue celebrates the passion, creativity, and connection that keep our pond industry thriving. 💙 From breathtaking builds to groundbreaking ideas, it’s all about reflecting on how far we’ve come—and looking ahead to what’s next.
Thank you to our contributors, advertisers, and incredible pond community for making this year unforgettable. Here’s to an even bigger 2026! ✨

🎨 Shoutout to for bringing every page to life!
💥 Flip through it. Share it. Celebrate it.
👉https://www.pondtrademag.com/september-october-2025-2/

10/30/2025

Throwing it back to the incredible craftsmanship featured in our 2018 Water Artisans of the Year Awards! 💧 From stunning pond builds to artistic water features, these projects continue to inspire us years later.
Think your work has what it takes? 🏆 Enter your best builds in this year’s competition and showcase your artistry to the industry!
👉 Submit by Dec 1st at https://www.pondtrademag.com/2025-water-artisans-of-the-year-awards-entry-form/

10/29/2025

👥💧 Unlocking Success in a Service Economy 💧👥

In the pond and water feature industry, pumps and liners matter—but people are the true engine of success.
In his article, “Unlocking Success in a Service Economy: Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Key Team Members,” Frank Congilose, CEO of C&A Financial Group, shares actionable strategies for building strong teams. From competitive compensation models to flexible work arrangements and year-round retention tactics, Frank shows why investing in your people is the key to long-term profitability.

👉 Read the full article and learn how to keep your “key fish” in the pond. https://www.pondtrademag.com/stronger-together-highlights-from-the-ppa-summer-retreat-at-stillwater-reserve/

10/23/2025

It’s our first-ever Throwback Thursday! 🎉

Each week, we’ll revisit some of the most inspiring projects and people featured in POND Trade Magazine.

We’re starting with the very first Water Artisans of the Year competition in 2017, when Dean Pipito of Aquatica earned Best Overall for his breathtaking build at The Legend at Merrill Hills Golf Club in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Dean’s project set the standard for creativity and craftsmanship — a true showcase of water feature artistry.

Think your work has what it takes? Entries for WATY 2025 are open now! 🏆

https://www.pondtrademag.com/2025-water-artisans-of-the-year-awards-entry-form/

10/22/2025

🤝 Stronger Together 🤝

This summer, pond professionals from across the U.S. and Canada gathered in Michigan for the Pond Professional Alliance Summer Retreat—a weekend of connection, collaboration, and growth at the scenic Stillwater Retreat.
In the article “Stronger Together: Highlights from the PPA Summer Retreat at Stillwater Retreat,” the story unfolds: from hands-on learning and leadership sessions to bonfire conversations, ATV rides, and heartfelt Truth Hikes, this retreat proved one thing—our industry thrives when we come together.
Special thanks to EasyPro for opening their doors and to every attendee who brought wisdom, laughter, and community spirit.

👉 Read the full article to see why this retreat was more than an event—it was a movement. https://www.pondtrademag.com/stronger-together-highlights-from-the-ppa-summer-retreat-at-stillwater-reserve/

10/15/2025

🍂🌿Planting for Fall Pond Builds 🌿🍂

Fall isn’t just the end of pond season—it’s one of the best times to plant for long-term success. In his article, Andy Po***ck of Netherland Bulb shares why autumn’s cooler temps and steady rainfall make it the perfect window to establish both aquatic and landscape plants.
From hardy water lilies and pickerel rush to red twig dogwood and Japanese maples, Andy outlines the best selections to ensure ponds not only survive winter but burst back to life with beauty in spring. 🪻🪷

👉 Read the full story: https://www.pondtrademag.com/fall-pond-plantings-set-stage-for-spring-success/

10/07/2025

🌿 It’s Green Career Week! 🌎

If you love the outdoors, creativity, and making a difference for the planet, a career in the pond and water feature industry might be the perfect fit for you. From design and construction to sustainability and art, there’s no limit to where your green career can flow. 🌊

💬 We want to hear from you!
What inspires you to pursue a green career—or what first sparked your interest in working with nature? Share your story in the comments! 👇

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