Pond Maintenance 101

What is Blue-Green Algae?

Occasionally toxic blue-green algae blooms make the news…but what exactly is blue-green algae and how does it differ from “regular” algae? Blue-green algae blooms are microscopic bacteria that occur naturally on the surface. When the environment is just right, blue-green algae will thrive. Blue-green algae blooms can create toxins that may be harmful to humans, […]

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Muck is Yuck!

Think of all the dead plant matter and fish waste that collect on the bottom of a pond/lake floor. After a bit of time and decomposition, this turns into muck, which is the buildup you may step into when you enter an untreated body of water. Not to mention, this smells as awful as it […]

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Early Season Growth

With temperatures rising, your pond may be taking on a certain swampy aesthetic. Seemingly overnight, algae and weeds may appear and turn your beautiful property feature into a true eyesore. This is understandably frustrating for our customers! So, what causes these periods of accelerated growth? Environmental factors tend to be the biggest contributors. Sunlight + […]

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“Which Treatment Package is Right For Me?”

What is the difference between our treatment packages? All three are based off a biweekly schedule from April through October. . Bronze is geared more for newly dug ponds that are not as likely to have significant growth. Because of this, this package includes only basic algae treatments, colorant, and biologicals. If you have a […]

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