Pond aeration systems circulate the bottom layers of your pond to the top, preventing the pond from becoming stagnant and keeping water oxygenated. Unlike fountains, which shoot water up and out of the water, aerators are often described as “bubblers”. These units sit at the bottom of the pond and shoot up air bubbles, which […]
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, […]
Tis the season for reminiscing… As we are nearing the end of 2025, we have so much to be grateful for! This year was a season of learning and overcoming challenges, which in turn helps us become even better at what we do, both on the field or in the office. We wouldn’t be where […]
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 + […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]