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Summer Pond Care & Maintenance

June 19, 2019    No Comments

Summer is a stressful time for pond owners and managers – especially when it comes to pond care and maintenance. Warmer weather brings algae, scum and other annoyances. But many of them will still wait far too long to prepare their pond for the onslaught. In this post, we’ll examine the challenges your pond will face and how you can save it before it’s too late.

Understanding Water Clarity

April 19, 2019    No Comments

A crystal clear mountain stream makes a great image for a beer commercial. But in the lake environment, crystal clear […]

The Causes of Poor Water Quality

March 19, 2019    No Comments

Often land development creates pollutants that are rich in nutrients containing high levels of phosphorus and nitrogen that rob a […]

Pond Dynamics and Summer

March 18, 2019    No Comments

As the seasons change so do pond and lake dynamics. Temperature and light serve as two primary factors that cause seasonal variations in water quality. Biological activity is also heavily impacted and even more so during summer. An understanding of these factors allows a person to find timely solutions to all their water quality management problems. However, people often tend to focus on the symptoms of struggling ponds and lakes (algae, odors, etc.) as opposed to the causes. The focus doesn’t switch to water quality management until the symptoms are obvious.

The Hidden Benefits of Aeration

February 19, 2019    No Comments

Aeration systems stand as a natural, environmentally safe, cost-efficient way to maintain a healthy pond. These systems work to increase […]

Basics of Selecting & Installing Pond Aeration Systems

January 19, 2019    No Comments

Selecting an Aeration System: The size, shape and depth of a pond should dictate the type of aeration system, or […]