March came in like a lion this year – when it wasn’t snowing it was blowing, cold and hard. Things are finally starting to warm up, with temps above freezing […]
The Wearing of the Green – Algae in the Spring
Why do algae matter? Because the world runs on algae, in just about every sense. Here are some interesting facts about the plant, we all love to hate.
In Honor of World Book Day
I’m not quite sure where all of these World Celebration Days come from – I mean, do we really need a World Mosquito Day? Has anyone actually woken up on […]
Spring Is For Sprucing!
It’s here! Spring! Well, meteorological Spring anyway. I personally can’t wait until the solstice, probably because it’s 23 degrees with a 40-mile-an-hour wind this morning. For those of us who […]
Never Too Late To Add Aeration
Seasonal Tip – How how to install an aerator AFTER the pond ices over. Winter presents a number of challenges in the water garden. Ice dams may divert water out […]
Winter & Your Water Features
Preparing for Winter Bare branches cast silhouettes against gray skies and crisp air hastens strides, curtailing time outdoors. Backyard views are appreciated through glass panes beneath layers of blankets. But […]
Caring For Aquatic Plants For Every Season
Nature can be punishing when bad chemistry or persistent disease from an imbalanced ecosystem throws a pond into chaos. A slight miscalculation or delay in addressing the cause and all […]
Fall: Adjusting Your Maintenance with the Change in Seasons
Fall is a great time to prepare the pond for winter. In order to reduce gas build up during the winter months, more frequent or more thorough cleaning of the pond […]
Faster, Easier Fall Cleanups with Atlantic-OASE
After years of draining ponds down to do major cleanups, with the hassle and risks of catching and containing fish safely, we’ve modified our fall cleanups to two shorter visits […]
Atlantic-OASE Staff Picks: BioTec Screenmatic²
I was recently asked to write on my favorite Atlantic-OASE product. I did not have to give it a second thought. Immediately knew which product I was going to share […]