We are seeing unprecedented cold temperatures for a long stretch of time in February 2021 due to the impact of Winter Storm Uri. Within the context of this emergency, for all local pool owners that are currently hoping to protect your pool, pool cleaning & heating equipment, and accessory pumps, we recommend you not attempt winterize your pool in the midst of this crisis, unless you have failing equipment. Proper winterization requires blowing out the pool lines and plugging them.

The steps described below are intended to guide you through the process of summer pool maintenance. Always read and follow the product label directions. This blog entry covers some of the following elements of proper pond maintenance during the summer:

• De-chlorination

• Algae Growth Prevention

• Testing the Pond Water

• Treating Excessive Algae Growth

• Fertilizing Your Pond’s Plants

• and more!

In the Spring, the water begins to warm and we can see the pond beginning to come back to life. This is an important time to get the pond going in the right direction. In this blog entry, we cover the important elements of maintaining your water gardens in the Spring. Some of them are:

• Un-winterize Your Pond

• Proper Fish Feeding

• Proper Debris Removal

• Clearing the Water and Keeping it That Way

• How to Remove Too Much Chlorine

• and more!

The temperatures are falling and it is time to secure your pond for the winter. In this blog entry, we answer the most important questions that need answering in order to adequately secure your pond for the winter.

• What should I do first?

• What about my fish?

• Will my fish freeze?

• What about my plants?

• and more!