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 […]
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 […]
Muck accumulation can snowball into a variety of other problems, which is why treatment is an important component to pond maintenance. When you sign up for muck service, what happens to the muck after we apply the product? Our Muck Doctor is comprised of bacillus bacteria. Bacillus bacteria can be naturally found in pond […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It may not be pond season, but winter is here, and that means we work on all of our preparation for the upcoming season. We take a little time to have some fun – for both our customers and ourselves! Some projects we’ve been working on: Compiled and sent out our quotes for the 2022 […]
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 them […]