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Latest
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September - our
favorite time year! The season of
change is upon us and kids are back to
school (parents now have more time to
ponder) Your pond will start to change
once again. Keep an eye on all your
plants, remember to trim any
dead leaves, spent flowers or stalks off
your water plants. Only remove
your floating plants if they yellow or
brown out or we get a early frost.
Prepare for October, make sure last
years leaf net and skimmer net are in
good working order. Now is the
time to change over to cold water
bacteria and low temp fish food. Keep
your thermometer handy and stop
feeding when water temp reaches 50
degrees. Remember, we are here to help
you successfully winter your pond. Free
seminars for Preparing Your Pond for
Winter will be held Sat. Sept 26th at
10am and Sat. Oct. 3rd at 10am. Hope to
see you there - bring your questions!!.
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Attended
Pondemonium in Chicago, IL in July 2009
and participated in the first ever
Extreme Green Community Makeover at the
Lakes of Bliss Woods neighborhood in
Sugar Grove, IL. This event was a hands
on installation of various RainXchange
rainwater harvest system throughout the
community. Green projects installed in
the neighborhood include ecosystem
ponds, rain gardens, Rainxchange
rainbarrels and RainXchange systems
paired with a Pondless Waterfall,
decorative fountain or pervious pavers
and fountain.
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Thank
heavens Spring is here!! Lots to do this
month and time to get dirty. Ponds are
like perennial beds what you do this
month can dictate your entire season.
Pond clean outs are recommended (don’t
forget about our free seminars on clean
outs on April 4th & 11th). Pond clean
out involves pumping down your pond and
pressure washing and cleaning any leaves
or debris that may have collected over
winter. Fish care during this process is
discussed in detail at our seminars.
Fertilize your aquatic plants and adjust
any rocks or plants may want to change.
Once your pond is up and running don’t
forget to add your cold water bacteria
to jump start your healthy pond Any
questions call us for technical advice –
we will be happy to help. Happy
Pondering.
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Even
though the ice might have melted on your
pond remember do not feed your fish
until water temperatures are 50 degrees
on average (water temp not air temp). To
help speed up the ice melt process
remove your skimmer lid during the
daylight hours when its warm and sunny
(please, be careful – don’t fall in its
too cold swim yet). Continue to run your
winterization pump or air stones for
proper oxygen until you can start up our
waterfall. |
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