Category: Ponds

Vegetation Control Options

  Pond vegetation provides oxygen, clarity, food sources, spawning grounds, and hiding places for fish. So, the more you have the better, right? Think again! Like always, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing…but with the multitude of vegetation control options available, you can relax knowing your fish are happy and… Read more »

The Most Common Types of Minnows

Minnows

A small fish typically used as bait, minnows can be a wonderful addition to your pond. They have a high tolerance to virtually any kind of water quality, which is why they’re commonly found in streams, rivers, and lakes. However, there is more than just one type of minnows. There are several that can be… Read more »

How Fishing Ponds Help the Environment

Fishing ponds are beneficial to the environment. They act as natural reservoirs, conserving water while offering a self-sustaining cycle of hydration keeping plants alive in them and nearby. Meanwhile, ponds take up space in a good way– unlike grass, they don’t need to be mowed. Gas-powered mowers create air pollution, so having a pond on… Read more »

Preparing Your Pond for Fall and Winter

Private Pond Care

Fall in the Southern states is much different than that in other parts of the country, most notably the Northeast where rain and rapidly dropping temperatures make for a drastic change in the fall, leading into the harsh cold and heavy snows of winter. With that said, pond owners here still need to prepare for… Read more »

Regain Control with Electro-Shock Services

There is more to your lake or pond than just a large body of water with a few fish within it. What you really have is a large, complex and growing ecosystem, and what ecosystems need more than anything is balance. As in any living environment, some fish and other organisms have a way of… Read more »