Spring is rapidly approaching your pond. You may be enjoying the view of the crisp spring sunrises shining on your winterized pond or project. This is a time for action. Your pond needs work to be done, and spring is not going to wait for you. Pre-spring is the best time to plan this year's improvements. Fresh out of a long winter your health and mental state may benefit from you spending some time in the sun. You will start to see a lot more houses being built, and construction being done. This is because the spring is one of the best times to begin working on your outdoor projects.
Below are a handful of tips that I feel are important going into the spring and then summer. If you fall behind on your seasonal pond maintenance, then you may never catch up before summer hits. If summer strikes an unprepared pond, it could be disastrous for your fish, plants and wallet.
Plan This Year's Improvements: Use this early Spring time to get an idea of any new improvements you want to make to your pond. Will you be adding a water feature, or a new UV light? This a great time of year to get started. The weather is cool, and everything is already shut off for the winter.
Take Inventory: Have you convinced your spouse that you deserve a new underwater light with 144 different color combinations? Or maybe just a new pond net? Having a pond can be an expensive hobby. I like to buy one new major item a year. This keeps the cost low, and after a few seasons you will have everything you thought you needed.
Start Fresh with a Healthy Pond: This time of year, the pond is very fragile. Everything is starting to come out of the winter freeze. Be prepared for anything with PH Up/Down, Microbe-Lift and other pond treatments. Don't get too excited about starting up your pond. A lot of pond owners start moving water far too soon and end up with busted pipes when the last frost hits. There always seems to be a week or two of spring like weather and then one final freeze. A lot of wineries know about this and if you still see plastic frost shields on orchards then it would be wise to follow their advice.
Check Electrical and Plumbing: Now is the ideal time to make any fixes to your plumbing. With all of the water flushed out of the lines you shouldn't have to worry about replacing any broken spots. It is best to find any electrical/ plumbing issues now, before the Summer sun comes out and makes this a time critical fix.
Enjoy your creation. After all, this is what owning a pond or water garden is all about. Isn't it? Unless you are in the tip 1% and pay someone to care for you. In that case I'm flattered your reading my article.
Bottom line. You will learn your pond. each pond is an ecosystem that develops its own quirks. Learn what your pond needs and try to help it get there. Working with nature is the only way to achieve a healthy pond.
APS Pond Supply is an online retailer of pond supplies located in Tri-Cities, WA. We offer low prices on pond pumps, pond filters, water treatment, Koi food, UV sterilizers, and much more. In our community there are limited affordable places to shop for pond supplies. We feel our prices (including shipping) are very competitive online as well as locally.The mission of APS Pond Supply is to offer the best pond supplies available with exceptional customer service. Our website is optimized to provide you with a safe and secure environment to begin or continue your water gardening adventure.
We take great pride in our company, our community and our commitment to customer service. Come visit our website today. [http://www.apspondsupply.com]
Article provided by Kayla L French
Below are a handful of tips that I feel are important going into the spring and then summer. If you fall behind on your seasonal pond maintenance, then you may never catch up before summer hits. If summer strikes an unprepared pond, it could be disastrous for your fish, plants and wallet.
Plan This Year's Improvements: Use this early Spring time to get an idea of any new improvements you want to make to your pond. Will you be adding a water feature, or a new UV light? This a great time of year to get started. The weather is cool, and everything is already shut off for the winter.
Take Inventory: Have you convinced your spouse that you deserve a new underwater light with 144 different color combinations? Or maybe just a new pond net? Having a pond can be an expensive hobby. I like to buy one new major item a year. This keeps the cost low, and after a few seasons you will have everything you thought you needed.
Start Fresh with a Healthy Pond: This time of year, the pond is very fragile. Everything is starting to come out of the winter freeze. Be prepared for anything with PH Up/Down, Microbe-Lift and other pond treatments. Don't get too excited about starting up your pond. A lot of pond owners start moving water far too soon and end up with busted pipes when the last frost hits. There always seems to be a week or two of spring like weather and then one final freeze. A lot of wineries know about this and if you still see plastic frost shields on orchards then it would be wise to follow their advice.
Check Electrical and Plumbing: Now is the ideal time to make any fixes to your plumbing. With all of the water flushed out of the lines you shouldn't have to worry about replacing any broken spots. It is best to find any electrical/ plumbing issues now, before the Summer sun comes out and makes this a time critical fix.
Enjoy your creation. After all, this is what owning a pond or water garden is all about. Isn't it? Unless you are in the tip 1% and pay someone to care for you. In that case I'm flattered your reading my article.
Bottom line. You will learn your pond. each pond is an ecosystem that develops its own quirks. Learn what your pond needs and try to help it get there. Working with nature is the only way to achieve a healthy pond.
APS Pond Supply is an online retailer of pond supplies located in Tri-Cities, WA. We offer low prices on pond pumps, pond filters, water treatment, Koi food, UV sterilizers, and much more. In our community there are limited affordable places to shop for pond supplies. We feel our prices (including shipping) are very competitive online as well as locally.The mission of APS Pond Supply is to offer the best pond supplies available with exceptional customer service. Our website is optimized to provide you with a safe and secure environment to begin or continue your water gardening adventure.
We take great pride in our company, our community and our commitment to customer service. Come visit our website today. [http://www.apspondsupply.com]
Article provided by Kayla L French