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As the winter season approaches, many places will experience colder weather near or even below freezing. This is around the time when pond owners everywhere should begin preparing for the colder months ahead. Fish are sensitive creatures which are susceptible to cold temperatures, especially when it dips below 40...

To have a healthy pond, proper pond aeration and circulation are vital all year long. Winter can prove to be one of the most difficult times of the year for pond maintenance depending on where you live. Pond aeration systems can wield results fairly quickly during the summer months...

Ponds can accentuate any landscape just the way you want. It adds to the overall beauty and relaxing ambiance you want to achieve. However, if you’re going to keep your pond beautiful along with thriving pond life, you must keep pests away. This can include mosquitoes, geese, possums, raccoons,...

Although we always welcome the cooler temperatures that come with fall and even the winter months, pond enthusiasts everywhere can agree that we could do without the falling leaves. It can be a big headache if you’re trying to keep your pond clean. The task can seem impossible, especially...

Both ponds and lakes can benefit significantly from proper lake and pond aeration. There are two main types of aeration: surface and bottom water aeration. In this article, we will focus mainly on surface water aeration. Although bottom aeration is also important, it is primarily used for larger and...

Seeing your pond covered in green can be an aggravating sight. It can be incredibly frustrating if you’ve tried many ways to eliminate the green in your pond without success. What works? What doesn’t? It is essential to know why the green color is showing up in your pond....

When it comes to infusing a pond or lake with oxygen, you want to focus on aeration. A healthy pond must contain aeration to promote that thriving energy for your pond life. Moreover, it will also help to keep the waters crystal clear and clean. But, you may be...

A frozen pond seems like such an easy fix: simply break the ice and your problem is solved. However, by doing this you could essentially be putting your fish in front of the equivalent of a sound system. It may sound like a party but the soundwaves can actually...

The Ice-Away De-Icer from Outdoor Water Solutions is a must-have item for those who own a pond. The de-icing process is important when those freezing temperatures hit your area. If the outside air reads 32 degrees Fahrenheit, your waters will usually be warmer at about 40 degrees Fahrenheit. However,...

As the fall season begins, the winter season won’t be too far behind. Some areas begin to see freezing temperatures as soon as October. When caring for a pond, it’s essential to know when those freezing temperatures will arrive in your area. Why is this information critical? Well, freezing...

It’s hard to believe but we’re already at the time of year when the leaves fall off the trees and the sweaters come out of hibernation. As the cool weather blows in, the natural process in your pond also begins to come to a halt. In order to keep...

Ponds are great complements to any landscape, whether you have a large or small pond. What about fish? Well, although some may think you may be limited on the types of fish you want to stock in a small pond, the fact is that you can stock bigger fish...

When it comes to pond maintenance, many things play a factor. Many people look at a pond and don’t realize how much work and effort it takes to maintain a pond adequately. However, if you’re a pond enthusiast, you know ponds need a lot of care. Each pond is...

Wintertime can bring freezing temperatures that adversely affect your pond and pond life. If you live in an area where you experience freezing temperatures, your pond can end up freezing over. This can eliminate sufficient airflow and movement in the water, which can end up killing your fish. We...

Having a clean pond is key to keeping your landscape beautiful. Unfortunately, when debris accumulates in and around the pond, the results can create a dirty environment. The overall layout will become polluted with pond muck, bad bacteria, and other components that can harm the pond’s ecosystem. In addition,...

As pond owners, ideally, we want mother nature to take the reins and help our ponds maintain their beauty and aquatic health. Unfortunately, there are parts of the country that are prone to inclement weather making it difficult for nature and your pond to work together. If your beautiful...