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Maintaining a healthy lake environment is essential for the overall health of the aquatic ecosystem. Aeration is one of the critical aspects of lake management that helps increase the oxygen levels in the water, which is crucial for fish, aquatic plants, and other organisms to thrive. Without proper aeration, the lake can become a breeding ground for unwanted weeds, algae, and muck, which can cause damage to the ecosystem.Weeders Digest specializes in offering a range of products for lake aerati …

Cattails: The Invasive Plant Taking Over Your Pond Cattails are a common emergent aquatic plant that are in ponds, wetlands, and other bodies of water. They're known for their tall, brown spikes that resemble hotdogs, and their long, slender leaves that can reach up to six feet in height. While they might seem harmless at first glance, cattails can quickly take over a pond and create a host of problems. They can reduce the amount of light and oxygen available to other aquatic plants, incre …

Winter can be a tough time for boat owners, especially when it comes to protecting your dock from ice damage. Ice can cause serious damage to your dock, from fracturing the wood to tearing off sections altogether. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some effective ways to protect your boat dock from ice damage during the winter months.One of the best ways to protect your boat dock from ice damage is by using a dock de-icer. A dock de-icer is a device that is placed in the water near you …

Your dock’s greatest adversary is the toll of the elements, especially ice in the cold months. Ice can cause an incredible amount dock damage as well as prevent the dock from being used in the off season.It is recommended that docks are removed from homes and businesses before winter to prevent ice formation. This is the best way for docks to be protected from ice buildup, which can occur in areas that have lakes or rivers that freeze frequently.How ice can damage boat docksThe water around the …

How Ice Damages Your DockIce can damage your dock in a number of ways. It can cause the dock to sink, it can cause the dock to break, and it can cause the dock to be unstable.The first way ice damages docks is by causing them to sink. When ice builds up on a pier or wharf, it causes the structure to become top heavy and unstable. This instability causes the pier or wharf to sink into the water below. The weight of this ice will also cause cracks in the structure which will lead to more sinking a …