Pond Maintenance

SPRING MAINTENANCE:

  • Vista Pro / Ground Guy’s shall remove all debris from the surface of the water and the Surround the Pond Edges
  • We will reconnect and restart all submersible pumps and biofilters if they were previously removed for the
  • We will divide, reposition, and discard the aquatic plants in the pond as necessary, keeping all vegetation limited to the perimeter of the pond. (if approved)
  • If the pond is inhabited by fish, the owner/agent shall begin feeding the fish when the water temperature is 55Pond Landscape Design & Construction in Annapolis, MD degrees or more, with an Autumn/ Spring food formulation. Do not feed fish more than they can eat in 3-5 minutes

SUMMER MAINTENANCE:

  • We will fertilize any aquatic plants 1 time per month through the summer months of June through August.
  • We shall use a water dye such as Aquashade to reduce light penetration to the bottom of the pond to help decrease algae blooms penetration to the bottom of the pond to help decrease algae blooms. (if approved)

AUTUMN MAINTENANCE:

  • We shall remove all fallen leaves and other debris from the
  • Hardy aquatic plants shall be cut back and placed at least 2′ below water level in preparation for the winter months when
  • In shallow ponds, We shall install a floating pond de-icer and/or a floating heater to keep the water from freezing. (If applicable)
  • We will remove the biofilter and submersible pump for the winter at the request of the owner/agent.
  • If the filter is removed, it will be cleaned and stored indoors on
  • If the pump is removed, it will be stored indoors on site in a container large enough to hold the pump submerged in
  • If the pump and filter(s) are not removed at the request of the owner/agent, they must continue to run throughout the winter
  • Maintenance of the daily water level shall be the responsibility of the owner/agent.
  • The owner/agent shall remove all cold water sensitive fish to an indoor
  • The owner/agent shall feed remaining fish in the pond until the water temperature drops below 55 degrees.
  • Do not feed fish more than 2-3 times per week, and do not feed fish more than they can consume in 3-5 minutes.

WINTER MAINTENANCE:

  • If the pond contains fish or aquatic plants in hibernation for the winter, a good gas exchange must The ice will be kept open with a pond de-icer or a floating heater previously installed by us.
  • The owner/agent shall report any problems with the pond de-icer or heater to We immediately. (if applicable)
  • We will remove excess debris from the pond 1 time per month for the winter months November through