Seasonal Pond & Water Feature Maintenance Services
Spring Pond Opening, Fall Pond Netting & Winter ClosingServing - Bedford Hills, Rye, Westchester County, New York (NY) & Surrounding Areas of Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut (CT)
Spring Pond Opening
Seasonal maintenance is a necessary part of owning a water feature in the Northeast. We experience the beauty of four distinct seasons and for that ever changing backdrop we do a little extra each season to prepare for the next. Many water feature owners choose to shut down their features for the winter and open them again in the spring. This seasonal maintenance regiment avoids the possibility of costly damage that may come from trying to run the water feature through the winter.
Aquascapes East provides a spring opening service that will help you start off on the right foot and reduce maintenance for the rest of the season.
What We Do
Every water feature is unique and therefore every opening service is a little different. The goal of every service is to start the new season with a clean, balanced, well functioning water feature. Services provided in a spring opening may include:
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Drain water feature
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Temporarily remove fish to aerated holding tank (if necessary)
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Remove any organic debris
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Wash or pressure wash rocks and gravel
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Clean all filtration media
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Trim, divide or install aquatic plants
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Install pump and check plumbing
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Fill feature with fresh water
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Treat feature with Beneficial bacteria
Fall Pond Netting - Why Net Your Pond?
Any pond owner in our area will tell you that even though those changing leaves are beautiful they can be a real maintenance issue. Many ponds are equipped with skimmers which will remove debris floating on the surface. When the leaves drop every fall sometimes the skimmers can't keep up. If these leaves get waterlogged and sink to the bottom they can decompose over winter and cause maintenance issues for the following season. Many pond owners are forced to remove these leaves with a hand held net on a regular basis. Smart pond owners know that there is a MUCH easier way. Having your pond netted for the fall season may be a little unsightly but it can sure save you precious time and money in the long run.
When Is The Right Time?
Of course we would like to prevent as many leaves as possible from entering the pond. Installing the net before the leaves start to fall would be the ideal approach. This, unfortunately is a timing that is beyond our influence. Ponds are often netted from the middle to end of September until the end of November. It is important to make sure that your net is removed before the snow starts to fall. Snow can weigh down the net and prevent removal if the net becomes frozen in the pond. While keeping leaves out altogether is a little far fetched, this will certainly do a much better job than any pond owner can on their own. Make sure to schedule your netting early so that we can ensure you a spot in the calendar before the leaves start to fall.
Preparing Your Pond or Water Feature For The Upcoming Winter!
What We Do
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Shut down water feature and remove pump
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Place pump in storage for winter months
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Clean and remove all filtration media
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Remove pond netting and place in storage (if applicable)
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Remove leaves and other debris from feature
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Drain water and blow out lines
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Plug necessary openings to prevent ice build up
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Treat water with cold water beneficial bacteria
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Install client's aerator & de-icing devices for features with fish
Serving - Bedford Hills, Rye, Westchester County, New York (NY) & Surrounding Areas of Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut (CT)
Contact us if you don't see your area listed belowNew York: Larchmont, Katonah, Scarsdale, Armonk, Harrison, Chappaqua, White Plains, Goldens Bridge, Mt. Kisco, Mamaroneck, North Salem, Somers, South Salem, Waccabuc, Briarcliff Manor, Cross River, Yorktown, West Harrison, New Rochelle, Mahopac
Connecticut: Greenwich, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Darien, Cos Cob, Danbury
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