Archive of the Category 'Pond Tips'

The BEST way to kill your fish!

Friday, April 1st, 2011

         I get at least one call a week from a customer who has re-filled his pond with tap water without de-chlorinating the water prior to putting the fish back in.     Scott Rhodes – Aquascape’s Product Guy – discusses the use of Aquascape’s Pond Detoxifier for the spring clean-out process and any other […]

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Pond Cleanout Checklist

Monday, February 21st, 2011

We have heard great things about California Waterscapes. They provide pond installation and maintenance in Southern CA. Here is their checklist for pond cleaning tasks: If you have a pond or water feature, it is probably time to do your annual clean out. California Waterscapes does full pond clean outs and also weekly and monthly […]

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Build your own Aquascape Pond - new Step-by-Step Video

Friday, January 7th, 2011

It ain’t that hard! Dave Kelly, Aquascape’s Tech Guy, takes us through the 20 Simple Steps to building a pond. Get everything you need with our Do-It-Yourself Aquascape Pond Kits at http://www.thepondoutlet.com/home/tpo/page_2846 and the smaller MicroPond kits at http://www.thepondoutlet.com/home/tpo/page_2474  Call us at 805-241-0141 for more info.

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How To Install a RainXchange Rainwater Harvesting System by Aquascape

Monday, December 27th, 2010

You are going to hear a lot about Rainwater Harvesting in the coming years. This video from Aquascape’s Ed Beaulieu, chief sustainability officer at Aquascape, shows all the steps involved in an actual RainXchange installation.  RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEMS MAKES DOLLARS AND “SENSE” Reduce water bills including city storm sewer charges Alleviate demand on municipal systems Avoid strict […]

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Pond Winterizing Tips and Tools

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

We can no longer deny that winter is upon us!  It’s time for winter maintenance to protect and improve your garden pond. We have lots of good information and all the best products for pond winterization. We are big fans of the helpful videos from Aquascape. All you need to know about winter maintenance is […]

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Winterizing the Pond Video from Home Depot!

Monday, November 8th, 2010

Just found this Winterizing Pond Video from Home Depot – Enjoy

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Winterizing the Pond Video from Aquascape!

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

Trying to decide whether you should “shut-down” your pond for the winter or keep it open and enjoy the pond all year ’round?  Dave Kelly “The Tech Guy” from Aquascape’s “Pond Squad” breaks it all down for you explaining how to best prepare your pond for the winter. Call us at 805-241-0141 if you need […]

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Winterizing the BioFalls and Skimmer Question

Monday, October 18th, 2010

Winterizing BioFalls and Skimmer Question and great answer from Tom Smith of Garden State Koi: Question:Need help to winterize an Aquascape skimmer. Have two ponds, 3K gallons each connected by a stream and waterfall. Gets down to minus 10 or more each winter. We use bubblers and heaters in pond. We turn off skimmers in […]

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Pond Remodeling Anyone?

Friday, September 24th, 2010

Thinking of updating your pond? Join Aquascape’s CEO Greg Wittstock AKA The Pond Guy – and his henchman as they update a 5 year old pond. You won’t believe the difference!

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New "The Pond Owner's Handbook" from Aquascape

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010

  Aquascape has just released the brand new 2010 version of  the popular 24 page  “The Pond Owners Handbook”  which provides sections on: Pond Ecology and Ecosystem Pond Fish Aquatic Plants Year-round Maintenance Enjoy!

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