Riprap around a pond offers a clean, tidy, resort-like look to your pond. While the rock does a superb job of protecting your banks from erosion, there will be more maintenance required. Weeds will eventually work their way through the rocks and will need to be eliminated if the goal is to keep things looking […]
Why do we love pond dye? Many think it’s just for aesthetics, but it has more purpose than that! . Pond dye can help improve your pond water’s quality and clarity. When you decide to forgo pond dye, this not only unlocks the door for weeds & algae, but opens the door wide open for […]
With our season coming to a close at the end of the month, we will begin shifting our treatment focus to pond dyes and beneficial bacteria. Shifting from curative to preventative treatments helps prep your pond for the upcoming winter months. Adding blue and biologicals are quick applications, so our visits will not take as […]
As our 2024 season comes to a close, we love to look back at our favorite pond transformations captured by our technicians. Hard work really pays off!
Not everything can be sprayed from shore! On occasion it can be necessary to get up close for a more effective treatment. If your technician is servicing their normal route, they may need an extra hand when special equipment (like a boat, waders, etc.) is needed to effectively treat your problem pond areas. Your technician […]
Pond management requires all hands on deck! Here are some tips for being a pond owner and making the most out of your services. When fertilizing your yard, be careful with how close you get to the water! Fertilizers can have the same effect in your pond and spark all sorts of unwanted growth if […]
Having weed or algae growth is actually a clear sign that the pond has a healthy ecosystem. The DNR even suggests having 20% growth in a pond to sustain a successful ecosystem. Some growth can quickly turn into an unmanageable mess, which is where our services come in! A pond is a natural body of […]
How will you know we serviced your pond or whether there are any pond restrictions? Treatments are every 14-18 days*. If you have already signed up, the first visit to your pond will be at some point within this timeframe. Your treatment date is determined by the routes that are created and where your pond […]
Spring is just around the corner! With the warm weather we have been having, we have had many reports of all sorts of pond growth already this year! A pond has everything necessary to support algae growth: plenty of water, sunlight, and nutrients. Though growth can appear year-round, algaecides are not appropriate to use in […]
Hydrodictyon algae, also known as “water net”, is a type of algae that we don’t often see around our Northeast Indiana region. If you look closely, you can clearly see where the nickname “water net” comes from. The structure of this slimey algae looks very much like a net and typically blooms in the late […]