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Pond with shoreline plants and vortex fountain in middle

Using a Fountain in Your Pond to Keep Water Clear and Lively

Have you ever looked at your pond or water feature and noticed that it looks ...
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Multiple water lily leaves on water with one white flower in center

Lily Pad Control in a Pond

Many people refer to the water lily, either the native or introduced varieties, as lily ...
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Lake Restoration Dye in a pond.

When Should I Dye My Pond?

When to Dye the Pond Pond dyes are best applied in the spring before any growth ...
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Clump of filamentous algae at the top of the water, other below

Effective Algaecides for Ponds and Lakes

Benefits of Using Pond and Lake Algaecide Using an algaecide offers numerous benefits for maintaining ...
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Pond and Lake Services

Overview A dirty, overgrown pond or lake can quickly become an eyesore. Not only does ...
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Green algae swirling on top of the water and throughout water column

Toxic Algae vs. Harmless Algae

There are many types of algae that can appear in different forms and colors. The ...
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Lake shore with rocks, trees, and a few plants at shoreline

Lake Shore Management – The Essentials

One common problem among all lake shore owners is that of weed management. Not only ...
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Brown snail on green algae

How to Prevent Swimmer’s Itch in Your Pond or Lake

When it comes to summer nuisances, swimmer’s itch easily trumps mosquito bites. Reddened spots, called ...
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An In-Depth Look at Aquatic Algaecides

Overview Algae can quickly spread in ponds and lakes, turning clear water into a cloudy ...
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An In-Depth Look at Aquatic Herbicides

Overview When aquatic weeds overtake a pond or lake, they can quickly disrupt ecosystems, hinder ...
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How to Clean a Fish Pond

Overview A clean fish pond is essential for maintaining a healthy aquatic environment, good water ...
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Clear lake shore with dock and boat

Beginner’s Guide to Lake Shore Maintenance

How to Get Rid of Lake Weeds and Muck? Treating your lake shore is more ...
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Am I Getting the Right Product?

Introduction Lake Restoration is here to help with your aquatic weed control needs. We have ...
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Muck on bottom of pond

Getting Rid of Muck in a Pond

Overview Pond muck refers to the sludge and organic material that accumulates at the bottom ...
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Murky water with particles

How to Clear up Pond

Overview Murky pond water is more than an eyesore; it can disrupt the ecosystem and ...
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Hydrilla vs. Milfoil

Overview Hydrilla and watermilfoil are two prominent aquatic plants that share some similarities in appearance ...
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Duckweed and algae combined on hand.

Duckweed and Algae

Overview Duckweed and algae are common aquatic organisms that, when uncontrolled, can create significant challenges ...
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Vitaflume fountain in pond

Pond Fountains In-Depth

Overview Pond fountains are a beautiful yet beneficial addition to a pond. Fountains reduce weed ...
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Watermeal on fingertips

Watermeal: Identify & Control

Overview Watermeal, or Wolffia Columbiana, is a tiny rootless floating plant that can sometimes be ...
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Clear pond with fountain, weeping willow, and other plants surrounding.

How to Clean a Pond in Five Steps

Overview Ponds always need to be managed to stay clean and healthy. This blog will ...
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