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Prevention & Treatment of Duckweed
Tackling Duckweed – Treatment &
PreventionWe’ve all seen
it – a beautiful pond quickly taken over by duckweed. What starts as a few
blooms on the shoreline quickly covers the whole pond. This quick growth leaves
many people at a loss as to how to get rid of it for good. The best way to
treat duckweed is to prevent it! With ongoing pond maintenance, duckweed growth
can be limited and controlled.Duckweed is a
flowering aquatic plant that consists of small oval leaves. It is unique
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20th Sep 2024
Fish Stocking - What you need to know!
Fish Stocking –
What you need to know!Ponds and water
features are beautiful additions to properties but you may be one of many
people looking for a way to be more engaged with their project. Fish Stocking
is a great way to do that! From watching the kids feed the fish, to
waiting a few years to grow the 20 lb monster - stocking your pond with trout
can add hours of enjoyment! The thought of
stocking your pond for the first time can be intimidating but we have the go-to
list to help
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20th Sep 2024
Duckweed Control And Management In Ponds & Lakes In Canada
Duckweed Control & Prevention in Canadian Ponds, Dugouts & Lakes Duckweed is a problem that plagues many Canadian ponds, lakes and dugouts, however it can be removed and even better – it can be prevented!Chemical-Free Duckweed Removal In Canadian Ponds & Lakes Duckweed removal is difficult as there is only one certified herbicide in Canada that straight up kills Duckweed. The herbicide that kills duckweed is a glyphosate called Reward. This chemical has been shown to cause can
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20th Sep 2024
Pond & Lake Aeration Diffusers
Aeration Diffusers for Ponds & Lakes in CanadaWhile there are multiple varieties of aeration diffusers for ponds and lakes, they are not all equal. While there are preferences for certain styles of diffusers for different applications, some simply are not comparable in dependability or efficiency.Micro-Bubble Diffusers For Bottom Aeration In Ponds, Lakes & Industrial ApplicationsThis style of diffuser works by releasing super fine microbubbles (only 1-3 mm) into the water from the b
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20th Sep 2024
How to Prepare your Pond for Spring
Your pond, lake, or dugout experience significant changes when spring rolls around. Spring in Canada usually comes along with highly variable temperatures ranging from double digits in the positive range, down to double digits in the negative. We can also experience greater levels of precipitation from snow, sleet, rain, to hail. These environmental factors all take direct and indirect tolls on your pond, so make sure you know what happens to your pond every spring, and how you can bes
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20th Sep 2024