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​Pond & Lake Shoreline Weeds and Removal Methods
Maintaining a beautiful and healthy pond or lake shoreline is essential for both aesthetic appeal and ecological balance. However, pesky shoreline weeds can quickly take over, affecting water quality, aquatic life, and recreational activities. In this blog post, we will explore the common types of shoreline weeds and various methods of effective removal to keep your pond or lake pristine.Effective Shoreline Weed Removal MethodsManual Removal: For small local areas, manual removal is a viable
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9th Sep 2024
How to Properly Store Pond and Water Treatments in the Winter
As winter rolls around you may be left with unused pond products from the summer months and wondering if you can use them next year. The answer is, YES! Pond Pro’s products have long shelf lives and can readily be tucked away for continued use the following season! We do urge you to ensure that products are stored properly, so we have outlined general storage guidelines for some of our most popular products below:Bacteria:Pond Pro’s line up of beneficial bacteria is highly effective at break
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9th Sep 2024
Can I Leave My Fountain in the Pond?
Fountains beautify your pond and provide the benefits of aeration. However, in Canada, we do not get the pleasure of enjoying them year-round. To avoid any damage to the unit, fountains must be removed before the time water temperatures drop below freezing, or preferably before this point to make the removal process more comfortable for you!Why is removal necessary? As water freezes, the surface expands and encroaches on the fountain float to create pressure and cause breakage. Further
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9th Sep 2024
Building a Pond or Dugout? Consider This!
As the new year is upon us, you might start thinking about your spring and summer projects. If building a new backyard pond, or dugout is part of your plan, consider the following to make sure your pond is constructed correctly for its intended use and how to properly maintain it!Intended use of this new pond or dugout:The intended use of the pond and dugout is going to greatly influence how it is constructed.Will this pond stock fish?If the intended use of the pond or dugout is to stock fis
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9th Sep 2024
Everything you Need to Know about Kasco De-icers
As Fall is well underway and temperatures are dropping its time to start thinking about installing a de-icer to protect your dock, boats, lifts, and other infrastructure! Pond Pro is Canada's de-icing experts and we can answer all your questions about Kasco De-icers!Why do I need a de-icer?Ice expansion, ice jacking, and the blockage of gas exchange can have devastating consequences resulting in damage to hulls, boats, docks and fish kills. Maintaining ice-free areas or buffer zones can
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9th Sep 2024