A well-balanced pond usually requires minimal effort to maintain, although it does need cleaned periodically. There are two main reasons for cleaning your pond; biological and aesthetic. Below are some signals that your pond might need to be cleaned. If you decide your pond needs attention you can contact us here. Biological Overload Leaves and […]

BioFalls is a type of Biological Filtering system that provides a home for beneficial bacteria to grow and flourish. The bacteria is what works to breakdown and remove harmful waste from your pond’s water using a natural process called “Bio-Filtration”. Tips and Tidbits for you to know… Signs it’s time to clean your BioFalls include: […]

During the cold winter months, it’s especially important to keep an eye on your ponds water level. As layers of ice form water levels begin to drop. Levels can be checked at the skimmer box or along the pond’s edge. The water level dropping too low can result in your pump “sucking air” instead of […]

There are a couple of things to keep in mind when selecting the type of tree, you’ll be installing: Light – Is the spot you have in mind located in sun or shade? Wind – Does the location tend to be windy or is it sheltered by your home or other trees? Soil – Is […]

The question is should I feed my Koi fish in my backyard Pond NOW?   As the weather warms up and your fish become more active you may think their hungry, and it’s only natural to want to feed them.  The best advice we can give is BE PATIENT & WAIT. This early in the season, […]

This winter season you may have noticed some broadleaf evergreens getting brown tips on their leaves and maybe even beginning to lose leaves. The reason may surprise you As cold as it’s been this winter the damage to these plants actually started months ago. If you remember the first week in November, there was a […]

Does it seem like your Crape Myrtles or Japanese Maples are confused? We’ve had some calls from clients that have noticed their Crape Myrtles and Japanese Maples are still holding on to their leaves. Is this happening to you too?  If you remember the first week in November, there was a hard freeze where temps fell […]

We often get phone calls from customer making one simple statement; “I think my pond leaking.” If you have made this call to Damascus Enterprises, then you have either heard or seen this process done before. Before you Suspect a LeakIf your pond is losing water slowly over time, say an inch every day or […]

If you have ever owned a backyard pond then you probably know about string algae. It’s the hairy green mess that grows on your water falls, down your stream and in your pond.  Instead of sitting out on the patio and enjoying your pond, your time is spent walking around and pulling this slimy muck […]

Have you ever had to ask yourself “Did I add a scoop of beneficial bacteria to the pond this week?” Are you afraid of adding beneficial bacteria because you don’t want to add too much or too little? Maybe you didn’t even know that you should be adding at least beneficial bacteria to your pond […]