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6 04, 2020

Check your Submersible Pond Pump Oil Levels

2024-11-19T07:55:15-05:00

Why Checking Your Submersible Pond Pump Oil Matters As spring approaches in Upstate New York and you begin preparing your pond for the warmer months, it’s important to remember the health of your pond’s equipment. One important task that should not be overlooked is checking the oil levels in [...]

Check your Submersible Pond Pump Oil Levels2024-11-19T07:55:15-05:00
13 03, 2020

Algae Blooms on ponds after ice out

2020-03-13T09:08:01-04:00

I took this picture after the ice just disappeared on this pond. Why is there so much live green algae? The most likely cause is the release of nutrients from the organic sediments on the bottom of this pond, no surface waters run into it. Along the edge there are [...]

Algae Blooms on ponds after ice out2020-03-13T09:08:01-04:00
6 03, 2020

Country Pond Filter liner installation

2020-07-13T12:50:02-04:00

After the basin frame is constructed and leveled, position the two pieces of 30mil liner. The larger piece is for the basin and the other piece is for the return raceway.  It is helpful to dig a shallow channel from the basin frame to the pond edge before placing the [...]

Country Pond Filter liner installation2020-07-13T12:50:02-04:00
6 03, 2020

Country Pond Filter frame material

2021-02-08T09:35:27-05:00

If you have a flat level location next to your pond for placing a Country Pond Filter you may avoid the need to excavate with equipment. We have tested a variety of common building materials that can be used to build a basin frame.  treated wood 4" x 4"  or [...]

Country Pond Filter frame material2021-02-08T09:35:27-05:00
6 03, 2020

Selecting a pond filter location

2020-07-13T13:02:22-04:00

The best location for a Country Pond Filter is on level ground next to your pond that is elevated enough to prevent flooding and easy to mow around if needed.  Leveling the ground can be accomplished by adding material or digging down to create a flat spot slightly bigger than [...]

Selecting a pond filter location2020-07-13T13:02:22-04:00
5 03, 2020

Fire Hydrant Pond

2020-03-05T13:51:44-05:00

We recently built this fire hydrant pond for a new lavender farm. The pond measures approximately 40ft x 35ft and has a HDPE 30mil liner.  A small Oase fountain was added for the entertainment of guest attending a wedding.  

Fire Hydrant Pond2020-03-05T13:51:44-05:00
5 03, 2020

Faux Waterfall

2020-07-13T12:58:01-04:00

We created this waterfall to give the impression that it flows from the larger pond behind it. This is actually the headwaters of a 300ft stream that was constructed to cascade down a hill side and into a koi pond. The 2hp pump provides approximately 200 gallons per hour of [...]

Faux Waterfall2020-07-13T12:58:01-04:00
4 03, 2020

Garden Stream

2020-07-13T12:59:13-04:00

This garden stream is a pond less feature that flows through a beautiful backyard landscape. We can build one for you.

Garden Stream2020-07-13T12:59:13-04:00
2 03, 2020

Is Duckweed covering your Pond?

2020-03-02T12:30:56-05:00

We have created a check list of considerations and actions to take if duckweed is growing on the surface of your pond:    Duckweed can survive a PH range from 5 to 9 and grows well between 6.5 and 7.5  If the PH is below 7.0 ammonia can be kept [...]

Is Duckweed covering your Pond?2020-03-02T12:30:56-05:00
11 02, 2020

Country Pond Filter basin design

2020-07-13T12:55:44-04:00

If you are installing a Country Pond Filter you should locate a flat level area adjacent to your pond to position framing material or to dig a shallow basin. The size of the filter basin is generally determined by the size of your pond. We have good success using a [...]

Country Pond Filter basin design2020-07-13T12:55:44-04:00
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