We are in the dog days of summer, there are things that you need to remember about your water feature in order to keep a balanced ecosystem pond along with happy fish! Take a moment to refresh your memory with these 5 critically important tips.

Algae! The pond owners #1 battle. We all have it, We all deal with it , some more than others. One thing is for certain, you will eventually battle it.

There are so many products on the market to rid your pond of algae, it can be confusing and down right frustrating. In my opinion the products out there can be categorized into two groups:

Ideas to rejuvenate your pond can come in many sizes, shapes and forms. For example a simple aquatic planting can bring your pond from nice to wow. Just by adding some foliage color or a beautiful lotus that will sprout colorful blooms. In addition to adding plants a complete FountainScapes can be added to your existing pond and truly create a focal point beyond imagination.

Now that spring is here, you’re probably noticing some changes in your pond – your fish are coming back to life and you may even be able to see some plant growth. Some changes that are taking place, however, aren’t so desirable, like that excess algae growth that you’ve noticing. Understanding the transition that your pond makes from winter into spring and summer is essential in maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem.IMG_0870

You may have just spent your weekend cleaning your pond – or having your pond contractor do it for you. A couple of days … weeks pass, and you notice an incredible growth of string algae. “Not again,” you screech to yourself. “I thought my pond was clean!” Well, my friend, cleanliness does not necessarily mean algae-free, especially in the cool water of the early spring.

Spring is simply the most exciting time of year. As things slowly awaken from their winter hibernation, there are some things that you can do to make sure your water feature gets off to a good start this spring.

Does your water feature need a full clean-out this season or does it just need to be tidied up a little? There are a couple of things that you can look for to help you decide. First, if there is a layer of “crud” at the bottom of the pond and the water is dark in color, it would be a good idea to do a full clean-out.