Anyone who thought water gardening was far from entering mainstream America may be changing their minds once they hear about the newest addition to Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. According to a July release from the Associated Press, “aquascape” is one of the newest entries to the dictionary.
The word “aquascape” is listed as a noun, meaning a scenic view of a body of water or an area having a natural or constructed aquatic feature. This addition to the dictionary means that ponds are on people’s minds and tongues, which makes Greg Wittstock, president and CEO of Aquascape Designs, a happy man.
“It’s great to know that ponds are getting that popular,” Wittstock says. “And having the word ‘aquascape’ representing our craft makes it all the more wonderful for my company and those who install and sell our products.”
In 1990, Wittstock named his company Aquascape Designs. Today, Aquascape Designs is a leader in the water gardening industry. “I never imagined that ‘aquascape’ would become a word in the dictionary when I dreamed up my company name during a 40-minute car ride home from work,” Wittstock says. “You have to admit, that’s pretty amazing.”
For more information on Aquascape Designs and its products, log on to www.aquascapedesigns.com or call 866/877-6637 (U.S.) or 866/766-3426 (CAN).