Tag: Aeration
Outdoor Water Solutions
Aeration and Its Meaning If you have a pond, you have undoubtedly run into the term “aeration”. What does this mean? Why is it important? Moreover, what are the benefits of solar aeration? Well, in this article, we will go over the wide range of benefits that you can...
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The Windmill Aeration System A windmill aeration system has one purpose: to provide oxygen to the pond. However, much more goes into the process of aerating a pond. Although there are a few alternatives for pond aeration, a windmill aeration system is considered one of the best options. This...
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The Benefits of Pond Aeration When it comes to maintaining a pond, one of your main goals is to have proper aeration. Rest assured that you’ll have a wide range of options for your aeration needs, including windmill and solar aerations. The benefits of aeration in your pond is...
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Have you ever swum in a pond that smells bad, and when you get out you have black goo on your feet and legs? If your pond does not have aeration, chances are Muck has been accumulating on your pond bed since its inception. But what exactly is Muck?...
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Algae can be a problem for a lot of pond owners. It can even grow on the bottom in late winter, early spring when you think it should be dormant. It can be controlled with algaecides but the best option is to prevent it with a combination of pond...
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Improving Pond Water Quality the Natural Way Together with a team of seasoned biologists and water quality experts, OWS has created a simple, easy to use Pond Care System. The three products included in the Pond Pack work together to help to prevent problems before they start! Today, many...
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Check out these 3 Ways to Get Your Pond or Lake Ready for Spring! Is your pond or lake ready for spring? Now that the ice is gone, and spring is working its way across the country, it’s time to think about treating your pond. All ponds age and...
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Well, it’s that time of year when fall is soon upon us, then the short cold days of winter. If you own or manage a pond or lake, then you’re probably not thinking too much about “winterizing” it. Nature will take just take its course until spring arrives. However...
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Summer has arrived and the heat is on. This heat allows us to enjoy many outdoor activities, but also can cause many problems in ponds and lakes with algae blooms, stratification, and fish kills. Read our summer pond and lake maintenance ideas. Outdoor Water Solutions has a full line...
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We recently had a question sent to us from a pond owner who is looking to prevent algae from growing and to combine “all natural” products with aeration. John Redd, Owner of Outdoor Water Solutions offered the following suggestions: Step 1: Keep colorant in your pond year around. It...
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7 Way to Control Algae It’s that time of the year, when winter is holding on ferociously, spring is around the corner, and summer is not far behind. As managers of lakes and ponds its time to reassess our annual algae and vegetation management plans/prescriptions. As a professional we...
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Outdoor Water Solutions Support Have a technical question about one of our products? Want to talk to a live person? Outdoor Water Solutions is pleased to offer a dedicated technical support line, the first in our industry! Joshua Flowers has recently joined the Outdoor Water Solutions team as Technical...
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