Pond Transformations
As our 2022 season comes to a close, we love to look back at our favorite pond transformations captured by our technicians. Hard work really pays off!
October 11, 2022
Tag Archives: Hancock County Ohio
September 12, 2022
Islands
Does your pond have an island? Islands add a whimsical, interesting, and inviting look to your pond. They are a fun feature to your property, but they can bring challenges to pond owners! It can be hard to access some islands. Pond weeds, and sometimes algae and other growth like sponges, love to grow around […]
August 15, 2022
Swans & Geese
Geese can be okay in small numbers, but they can quickly turn any pond into a mess! They leave droppings everywhere, build nests near the pond or lake and become aggressive, and bring in intrusive plants and organisms – even leeches! They are not typically welcomed guests at a pond for these reasons. If you […]
July 27, 2022
Is it live or dead growth?
A pond has everything necessary to support algae and weed growth: plenty of water, sunlight, and nutrients. Some ponds offer more sunlight and nutrients than other ponds, causing the fight against them to be difficult. Just because there is something in the pond doesn’t necessarily mean it is live growth! The best indicator of this […]
May 24, 2022
2nd Annual Ponds & Paws Donation Drive
Pond Champs is proud to announce our second annual Ponds & Paws, a month-long donation drive to benefit Humane Fort Wayne! During the month of June, several locations will be continuously collecting donations greatly needed by our furry friends at Humane Fort Wayne. The items needed are: dry cat & dog food peanut butter paper […]
May 16, 2022
Retention Ponds
The differences between retention ponds and personal ponds are important in understanding how to manage them. Often a home owner in a homeowner’s association will falsely believe that their property is located on a pond. However, truth be told, they are actually living on a retention pond or retention basin. There is one major difference […]
April 11, 2022
Pros and Cons of Riprap Rock
Which is better: natural edge, or riprap? Let’s break down the pros and cons of both! Ponds with natural edge are wonderful for the ecosystem and are less work and maintenance than a pond with rock edging (riprap). All you need to do to create a good natural edge is to let the grass grow […]
March 18, 2022
New for the 2022 Season
Each year before the season begins, we look back and analyze where and what we can do better for both the business and for you, our customer. These changes will not only help us become more efficient and update-to-date with our practices, but also help us serve you better throughout our treatment season. Due to […]
March 7, 2022
Dog Champs: Your Dog & Our Services
Ponds and dogs – they almost seem synonymous! Our team of Pond Champs loves your canines and we even carry treats for them! While most dogs we meet are friendly, there are circumstances in which a loose canine can hinder or even prevent us from treating your pond. If your dog runs loose on your […]
January 20, 2022
NEW! Refer a Friend
There is nothing that says excellent service like a referral. We typically get referrals from current customers, so we decided to offer our current customers a reward for passing our name along. If you refer a friend or family and they sign up, you will receive $50.00 and (1) free Muck Treatment towards the following […]