Monday, March 28, 2011

"Spring Clean" your Watergarden:

Cleaning out your watergarden is an important step to take after the winter to ensure that your pond will look beautiful all summer long.  Cleaning will ensure that muck and debris build up are removed.   This will prevent algal blooms due to excess nutrients from decaying matter in the pond.  AQUA DOC offers a Spring Cleaning Program as a part of the Full Season Watergarden Maintenance Program.  This Spring Cleaning Program consists of:
1.       Removing the net from pond and disposing of leaves and material buildup.
2.       Draining the water and removing the fish.
3.       Shop-Vac and Power washing the pond interior.
4.       Reconnecting any pumps that were removed for the winter.
5.       Cleaning filter media and debris.
6.       Checking for leaks.
7.       Resetting stones and plants that may have moved.
8.       Filling with clean water.
9.       Returning fish to pond.
10.   Adding a dechlorinator to the water.  
AQUA DOC’s Spring Cleaning Program is a great way to jump start any watergarden maintenance program so that your pond will be clean and healthy all year!

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