What is the difference between a pond heater and a de-icer? Great question! The “heaters” we talk about, and that are most often referred to when talking about pond winter care, are actually de-icers. They don’t heat up a pond like a hot tub, they...
The word “Winterization” can be confusing. Each pond or water feature needs to be ready for the winter whether they are being shut down or just serviced so they are ready to run for the whole winter. I am going to break it down into “Winter...
Answer these 5 questions to find out if your backyard pond be run over the winter! Are there fish, frogs, and other aquatic life in or at the pond? Is the system currently free from any water loss (besides evaporation)? Are you going to be home this winter (not...
Did you know that September 22nd was the first day of fall? It was! The temperatures have gotten colder at night, but it’s still nice and warm in the daytime. The leaves have begun to change and the morning dew has returned. The days have gotten shorter and the nights...
While our ponds are fairly dormant during the cold winter months, they still need to be taken care of. Typically, the level of the pond should be about center, or a little higher in the skimmer opening. 1. Water evaporates even in the winter, yet we...
