BRIAN HELFRICH - "THE FOREMAN"
Brian's Story
Brian Helfrich has been with Aquascape, Inc. since 1995, starting out in the warehouse and working his way up to his current position as construction manager. He's given hundreds of pond construction seminars across the country and is considered to be one of the premier waterfall builders in the nation. Brian shared his pond expertise as a contributing author for The Pond Builder's Bible, published by Aquascape, Inc.
Brian's creative pond designs have been featured in numerous publications, including Better Homes and Gardens special interest publications, and Nature's Garden. In addition, Brian has generously extended his pond artistry to several impressive, public water feature designs including Epcot® International Flower and Garden Show, Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo, John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, and more.
Since 2006, Brian has designed and led the project team for Aquascape's signature water gardens at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, much to the delight of show attendees. In 2009, Brian and the Aquascape Designs construction crew received the Silver Award for Excellence in Landscape from the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association.
Brian Helfrich has been with Aquascape, Inc. since 1995, starting out in the warehouse and working his way up to his current position as construction manager. He's given hundreds of pond construction seminars across the country and is considered to be one of the premier waterfall builders in the nation. Brian shared his pond expertise as a contributing author for The Pond Builder's Bible, published by Aquascape, Inc.
Brian's creative pond designs have been featured in numerous publications, including Better Homes and Gardens special interest publications, and Nature's Garden. In addition, Brian has generously extended his pond artistry to several impressive, public water feature designs including Epcot® International Flower and Garden Show, Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo, John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, and more.
Since 2006, Brian has designed and led the project team for Aquascape's signature water gardens at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show, much to the delight of show attendees. In 2009, Brian and the Aquascape Designs construction crew received the Silver Award for Excellence in Landscape from the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association.

Brian's Pick
LED Lighting
I love my job, but during the summer I sometimes work long hours and want to enjoy my backyard pond with my family when I get home. The LED lights in our pond give me the opportunity to enjoy my water feature well into the evening. The kids love watching the fish dart in an out of the underwater lights, and our waterfalls take on a whole new dimension when lit up at night. LED lights are super energy efficient and longer lasting than their halogen counterparts. And I have to confess, the evening hours are my favorite time of day to enjoy our backyard pond. I can't imagine having a water feature without lights!
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LED Lighting
I love my job, but during the summer I sometimes work long hours and want to enjoy my backyard pond with my family when I get home. The LED lights in our pond give me the opportunity to enjoy my water feature well into the evening. The kids love watching the fish dart in an out of the underwater lights, and our waterfalls take on a whole new dimension when lit up at night. LED lights are super energy efficient and longer lasting than their halogen counterparts. And I have to confess, the evening hours are my favorite time of day to enjoy our backyard pond. I can't imagine having a water feature without lights!
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