282 results for 'Pond'

As the ice recedes and temperatures rise, many lakefront property owners begin to notice the unwelcome return of accumulated muck along their shorelines and swimming areas. This organic sediment, a m ...

Summer on the lake is a time to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the outdoors. But the quality of that experience depends on how well your shoreline is prepared. From clearing muck to improving safety and ...

Algae can be troublesome for a number of reasons, from health and wildlife to aesthetics and stench. Did you know that there is an unknown number of algae species in the world, with estimates reachin ...

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 th ...

Winter has a quiet kind of beauty. The still mornings, the sparkle of frost on the shoreline, the calm surface of the lake. But for those of us who live by the water, winter also brings one big chall ...

Spring Awakening: The Ultimate Guide to Early Season Lake Management The first thaw is more than just a shift in temperature; it is a signal of renewed life. As the ice recedes and the water stirs, t ...

✖ Summary: When we think about polluting a lake, we often imagine it like a spilled glass of water that just needs a good wipe-down. Unfortunately, lakes are much m ...

✖ Summary: When I first looked out at my lakefront property, I saw a battleground between my vision of a perfect lawn and the encroaching wall of aquatic weeds. Lik ...

✖ Summary: If you have ever spent a quiet morning on a small private lake, you know that the stillness is part of the magic. However, many lake associations and pri ...

✖ Summary: If you have ever walked from your back porch down to the edge of your dock, you have likely noticed a sudden change in the air. It feels heavier, cooler, ...

✖ Summary: If you have ever been swimming in a lake on a hot summer afternoon, you have likely experienced that startling "shock" of cold water the moment you swim ...

Summary: If you have ever spent a day on the water, you know that a fallen tree or a submerged log is like a magnet for largemouth bass. To the casual observer, it just looks like a ...

✖ Summary: It is entirely possible to dredge a small section of your shoreline without ruining the clarity of your water, but it requires a strategic approach rathe ...

✖ Summary:  If you have ever spent time on the water, you might have noticed a frustrating mystery: one lake can survive a massive storm or a chemical spill an ...

✖ Summary: If you have ever spent a summer afternoon lounging on the back of a boat, you have likely been hypnotized by the churning, frothy trail of water spinning ...

✖ Summary: When you look out at your shoreline and see a tangle of green stems reaching for the surface, your first instinct might be to reach for a rake. I’v ...

✖ Summary: If you live near a lake or pond, you’ve likely stepped outside to find your siding, windows, and patio furniture blanketed by clouds of small, mosq ...

Summary: If you have ever spent a summer afternoon on your dock or in a boat, you have likely noticed that the biggest fish always seem to be lurking right where the thick underwater ...

✖ Summary: If you have ever waded into your lake only to feel your feet sink into a soft, dark "muck," you have likely wondered if the natural movement of the water ...

✖ Summary: Have you ever wondered how a local pond stays crystal clear for years without a single person lifting a finger to clean it? It often feels like magic, b ...

✖ Summary: Cutting aquatic plants directly at their base is the single most effective way to mechanically manage a lake or pond because it maximizes biomass removal and structur ...

✖ Summary: If you have ever stepped out onto your dock in mid-July only to find yourself swarmed by thousands of mayflies or midges that weren't there yesterday, yo ...

✖ Summary: It seems counterintuitive, almost like a magic trick, that a sailboat can actually travel faster than the wind that is pushing it. When I first looked at ...

✖ Summary: When you look at a typical manicured lawn extending right to the water's edge, it looks clean and orderly, but it is actually one of the most fragile lan ...

✖ Summary: When you stand on the shore of a glacial lake, you are looking at a magnificent remnant of the Ice Age. These lakes are fundamentally different from othe ...

✖ Summary:  It can be incredibly frustrating to look across the property line and see a lush, vibrant shoreline while your own bank feels like it’s slowl ...

✖ Summary: When you spot a crayfish scurrying along the bottom of your shoreline, it is natural to wonder if these "miniature lobsters" are helping or hurting your ...

✖ Summary: If you’ve noticed that your shoreline looks more like a dense forest than a swimming area after a particularly warm winter, you aren't imagining th ...

✖ Summary: If you have ever looked down into your lake or pond and wondered what exactly is growing beneath the surface, you are not alone. Submerged aquatic weeds are plants tha ...

✖ Summary: If you have ever spent a quiet morning by the water, you have likely noticed that the lake seems to come alive just as the sun begins to peek over the ho ...

✖ Summary: Have you ever noticed thick, tangled mats of weeds choking out your favorite lake, pond, or stream? While these invasive plants are certainly an eyesore and a nuisance ...

✖ Summary: Managing an overgrown lake or pond can feel overwhelming, but finding the right aquatic weed control contractor doesn't have to be a headache. When it is time to recla ...

✖ Summary: When you look at pontoon boats on the lake, you’ll notice two distinct styles: the traditional twin-log setup and the increasingly popular three-lo ...

What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch also known as duck itch, lake itch, and known scientifically as cercarial dermatitis, appears as a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to certain micros ...

✖ Summary: Managing aquatic weeds in your pond or lake is rarely a one-time chore, but rather an ongoing commitment to the health of your entire ecosystem. When you invest time a ...

✖ Summary: If you have ever noticed that your lake or pond suddenly transforms from a crystal-clear swimming hole in the spring into a choked, weed-infested soup by late summer, ...

✖ Summary: As a lake manager, one of the most common questions I get from shoreline property owners is how to figure out exactly what kind of weed is taking over their water. Ide ...

✖ Summary: When dealing with an overgrown pond or lake, the very first thing you need to know is what kind of plant is taking over your water. Generally, aquatic weeds fall into ...

✖ Summary: Mechanical control science and the use of specialized aquatic weed equipment is a highly reliable, non-chemical method for instantly restoring usability, clear water, ...

✖ Summary: Mechanical aquatic harvesters are highly effective tools that can instantly clear choked waterways, but their true biomass removal efficiency depends heavily on wheth ...