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Setting expectations for patching a pond liner…

So you’ve found the hole in the liner. For many of you the next steps are obvious, but some will be new to this.  Let’s start with a quick tour of reasonable expectations: The liner patches we work with are most effective on EPDM rubber. If you didn’t build the pond and the liner has […]

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The 5 Part Recipe for Pond Success

The 5 Part Recipe to Pond Success!!! The 5-Part Recipe The five parts of a beautiful pond recipe are the foundations of an Aquascape Ecosystem Pond. Not only are the five elements the cornerstone of an ecosystem pond, understanding how and why they go together is the basis for successful pondering. 1 Rocks & Gravel: […]

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How To Prep Your Pond For Winter

Fall is fast approaching which means it is the time to prepare to get your pond ready for the Winter season. Here’s a breakdown of what you should be doing to prepare your pond, fish, and plants for a healthy successful Winter. All summer long, you’ve enjoyed the tranquility of the water garden’s beautiful foliage, sounds […]

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Spring Pond Clean-Out Time!

Does every pond need a spring clean-out?   Every pond is different. Some ponds do not require an annual clean-out.Ponds larger than 2,000 square feet (40’x 50′ pond) might only need a clean-out every few years. Larger ponds may never need a complete clean-out because any impurities present are minimal compared to the volume of […]

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Troubleshooting Pond Leaks

Troubleshooting Pond Leaks Step 1: Does The Pond Actually Have A Leak? Often, the new pond owner doesn’t realize how much water can evaporate from a pond during the dog days of summer. Most ponds typically lose 1” to1 1/2” inches of water each week. Contractors and homeowners down in the hot, arid southwest, such […]

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