About

Joe Genovese

Chief Creative Officer/ Onsite Supervisor

Joe is Genoscape’s lead designer and ideas man.

He has been in the design build industry for over 20 years and has worked for a few of the finest landscaping firms in Canada. In 2002, Joe decided it was time for his own vision to be born, Genoscape Inc, a full service landscape construction company who specializes in the installation of natural landscapes, water features and environmentally responsible landscape applications.

When he’s not working Joe can usually be found spending time by his pond with his wife Kerri and their two kids, two dogs, two cats and 257 fish.

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Colin Nasmith

Project Supervisor/ Maintenance Manager

Colin Nasmith is a project supervisor who has been working in construction since 2002.

Starting as a labourer at the age of 18 for Genoscape Inc., the lion’s share of his construction experience has come from landscape construction projects where he excelled at stonework, machine operation, client management and leadership skills.

A passion for the environment lead Colin where he worked as both a solar PV technician and home energy advisor. He has installed more than 50 residential Micro-FIT solar systems and has worked on commercial/industrial FIT projects ranging from 100kW – 3MW.

Now as a supervisor for Genoscape Inc., Colin has the opportunity to apply his passion for the environment to not only constructing award winning and environmentally friendly ponds and waterfalls, but also to continue building world class renewable energy projects.

 

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Russel Davis

Construction Lead Hand

Russell Davis is a very valuable employee for Genoscape.  He thoroughly enjoys coming in to work helping us create beautiful, natural landscapes and water features.

At the age of seventeen Russell began working in the trade industry doing landscape construction, maintenance and roofing (industrial and residential). He enjoys working outdoors, and has a passion for perfecting natural landscapes.

Continuing as a thriving landscaper Russell pays attention to detail, constantly working hands on and incorporates many ideas to creating successful landscape and water features.

 

 

 

 

We Are Master Certified Aquascape™ Contractors

Master Certified Aquascape™ Contractors (MCAC’s) are the most qualified and informed pond installers in the water gardening industry. All MCAC’s are required to attend continual training and education seminars and maintain a proven record of outstanding work and dedicated customer service and support.  A Master status is awarded to CACs who construct the highest volume of  water features throughout the year, and who exhibit extraordinary skills in the creation, and maintenance, of water features.

All contractors who wish to become Certified Aquascape™ Contractors must complete an in-depth application that includes referrals, pictures of completed ponds, and general questions about their business and water gardening philosophy. These applications are then reviewed by Technical Agents at Aquascape™ Inc. and a review board made up of other established CAC’s.

Some of the factors the review board looks at when reviewing an application are:

  • Training – All CACs are trained and educated by Aquascape™ Inc.
  • Quality – A CAC’s workmanship must be approved by Aquascape™ Inc.’s own construction crew.
  • Knowledge – A CAC is knowledgeable and trained on all Aquascape™ Products and has the ability to answer any questions you may have with your pond.
  • Customer Service – CACs must provide outstanding customer service.
  • Dedication – These installers are established, dedicated companies in the pond building profession.
  • Continued Education – They must attend Build-A-Pond Days and other pond-related seminars throughout the year.
  • Teamwork – CACs work closely with Aquascape™ Designs and AI’s distributors to ensure only the highest quality ponds are installed. All CACs must be in good standing with both Aquascape Designs and their AI distributor.

Genoscape Inc. is a Certified Aquascape Contractor
A Certified Aquascape™ Contractor goes above and beyond the customer’s expectations. When you make the decision to choose a Certified Aquascape™ Contractor, you can feel comfortable knowing you are receiving the most qualified contractor to build your own beautiful backyard oasis.

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Awards

EPS MARKHAM FLAG

Reader’s Choice Awards

  • 2009 – Best Landscaping Company

  • 2010 – Best Landscaping Company

  • 2011 – Best Landscaping Company

  • 2012 – Best Landscaping Company

  • 2013 – Best Landscaping Company


 

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  • 2012 Most Outstanding Use of Water

  • 2013 The Perry Molema Memorial Award for Most Outstanding Use of Water

  • 2013 Permacon Award for Most Outstanding Use of Concrete Pavers

  • 2014 The Leslie L. Solty Memorial Award for Best Overall Creativity in Garden Design

  • 2015 The Perry Molema Memorial Award for Most Outstanding Use of Water

  • 2015 The S.G Ulbright Award for Outstanding Medium Sized Garden

  • 2015 The Canada Blooms People’s Choice Award for Best Overall Garden

  • 2016 The Perry Molema Memorial Award for Most Outstanding Use of Water

  • 2016 The Leslie L. Solty Memorial Award for Best Overall Creativity in Garden Design

  • 2016 The Gordon A. MacEachern Award for Most Outstanding Large Garden

  • 2016 The Tony DiGiovanni Award For Best Overall Garden of The Year

  • 2017 The Gordon A. MacEachern Award for Most Outstanding Large Garden

  • 2017 Best use of Pathways

  • 2017 The Canada Blooms People’s Choice Award for Best Overall Garden

  • 2018 Best Overall use of Plant Material

  • 2018 Best use of Bulbs

  • 2018 The Gordon A. MacEachern Award for Most Outstanding Large Garden


 

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  • 2015 Landscape Ontario Award of Excellence for Water Feature Construction


 

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  • 2014 Aquascape Top Frog Award.  #9 Contractor in the World, #1 in Canada

  • 2015 Aquascape Top Frog Award. #13 Contractor in the World, #1 in Canada

  • 2015 World Water Feature Artist of the Year (Joe Genovese)

  • 2016 Aquascape Top Frog Award. #11 Contractor in the World, #1 in Canada

  • 2017 Aquascape Top Frog Award. #3 Contractor in the World, #1 in Canada