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    Is Your Pond Ready for Spring?

    The birds are chirping, the snow is finally melting, and the temperatures are rising. Your pond is starting to wake up because spring is finally here! Do you need to clean your pond out? The best time for pond management is in the spring time before the water temperature creeps above 55° F. In April the water temperature is normally lower, and the weeds are just starting to grow. Follow these guidelines to be sure your pond is ready for the upcoming season.

    Clean Out Debris

    Get as many leaves and twigs out of your pond as possible. Using a skimmer or large net will be helpful for cleaning out large materials or particles that have not settled to the bottom of the pond over the fall and winter.

    Inspect Your Equipment

    Did something get damaged over the fall/winter months? If you have a fountain, aerator, or pond pump, now is a good time to inspect any of them and clean them out thoroughly. Replace any broken parts before you put them back in the pond.

    Take a Walk

    Walk around the pond area and remove solid waste (by hand). Rearrange rocks that may have fallen over the winter months. Keep the edge of your pond tidy, this will make a perfect habitat for frogs.

    Take a Proactive Approach

    PhosControl will clarify the water and reduce the phosphorus levels. These fine granules can be broadcast across the entire pond in spring before there is any growth. Phosphorus is the main source of food for algae, and algae cannot survive without phosphorus.

    Using a pond dye like Sapphire Bay will not only leave your pond a pleasing blue color, but it will also block out specific light rays. Adding pond dye in early spring is ideal, as is keeping the pond dyed to continue filtering sunlight.

    SparKlear comes in liquid or pellets that will reduce the nutrients and promote the health of your pond. Dilute and spray the liquid or broadcast the pellets into the pond every few weeks to continue adding beneficial bacteria that will eat excess nutrients.

    With a little work and some patience, your pond will be ready for the summer months ahead. Rejuvenate your pond with a combination of PhosControl, SparKlear, and dye.