by Mike | Aug 20, 2024 | Fish Care, Garden Pond Care, Pond Blog, Pond Cleanout, Ponds, Winter Pond Care
As winter nears, using pond netting becomes a crucial step in protecting your pond. A well-installed netting system helps prevent debris buildup, maintain water quality, and minimize algae growth during the colder months. Here, we explore these three key benefits to...
by Mike | Mar 21, 2024 | Ideas to Freshen Up Your Patio, Pond Blog, Pond Cleanout, Ponds, Seasonal Care
Discover the signs that indicate it’s time to hire a professional pond contractor. When to hire a pond contractor? A pond can be a beautiful addition to any backyard, providing a serene and peaceful environment. However, maintaining a pond can be a complex task....
by Mike | Jul 25, 2022 | Algae, Pond Blog, Pond Cleanout
Worried about the algae in your backyard pond? Algae is a natural part of a pond, and having less of it is just a matter of getting the pond in balance by using beneficial bacteria and growing plants. People sometimes report that they didn’t have the problem the...
by Mike | Jan 21, 2022 | Fish Care, Garden Pond Care, Pond Blog, Pond Cleanout, Ponds
When there is a nearby fire, ash may end up in your pond. There is a difference between forest fire ash and ash from destroyed homes, garages, and businesses. The ash from a forest or grass is natural and will contain high amounts of potassium, but the ash from...
by Mike | Dec 27, 2021 | Garden Pond Care, Pond Blog, Pond Cleanout, Ponds, Seasonal Care, Winter Pond Care
High Winds and Your Backyard Water Feature Did you have high winds at your place this week? We sure did. In fact, there were areas in Colorado that recorded winds over 100 miles per hour. Boulder had gusts of 104 mph! As a result, our pump was making some weird...
by Mike | Nov 13, 2021 | Fish Care, Garden Pond Care, Pond Blog, Pond Cleanout, Ponds, Seasonal Care, Winter Pond Care
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...
