Get in Touch Our Blog Pond Fun Fact: Koi Can Change Color 🎨🐟 Did you know your koi might not look the same as they get older?Their colors and patterns can change over time, thanks to things like: Diet – Foods rich in color boosters (like shrimp or spirulina) can make reds and oranges look brighter. […]
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Get in Touch Our Blog Why Are Koi So Popular? Koi are kind of the “rock stars” of pond fish, and there are a few big reasons why: They are beautiful.All the colors and patterns; white, red, orange, yellow, black, and speckled, make them feel like living art in the water. They get
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Get in Touch Our Blog Is Your Koi a Male or a Female??? If you’re curious about the sex of your koi, here are a few easy clues to look for, just know it’s not always obvious, especially with young fish. Body shape: Females are often rounder and wider, especially through the belly. Males tend to look slimmer
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Get in Touch Our Blog Winter Tip: Enjoy a Quiet Moment by the Pond On a calm winter day, don’t forget to enjoy your pond. Grab a warm drink, bundle up, and step outside for a few minutes. Fresh snow, frosty rocks, and maybe a squirrel or two create a peaceful scene you just
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Get in Touch Our Blog The Healing Effect of Water Ever wonder why a shower can feel so refreshing and calming? It’s not just about getting clean. Moving water—like in showers, fountains, oceans, lakes, and waterfalls—releases negative ions. These tiny charged particles are found in nature around moving water and they can actually help us feel
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Get in Touch Our Blog Probably nothing too exciting but think bigger. It’s January, and your pond may be resting under winter’s calm, but let’s imagine what could come next. Picture this: a larger pond, a charming bubbling urn, or even a meandering stream flowing through your yard. What does your dream outdoor space look
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Get in Touch Our Blog Fish smell because their bodies have sulfur-rich amino acids. Once a fish dies, these break down into smelly compounds like ethylamine. If your hands smell fishy after touching one, it’s the slime breaking down quickly. Our noses are great at detecting these smells, which often signal something spoiled. Just another
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Get in Touch Our Blog Give a gift that’s way better than another sweater. This year, surprise someone with a water or fire feature that changes how they enjoy their backyard—like a mesmerizing fire fountain, a beautiful bubbling urn, or even a recreation pond the whole family can enjoy. It’s a holiday gift that doesn’t
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Get in Touch Our Blog Make Sure Your Pond De-Icer is Ready! There is a simple way to check if your pond de-icer is ready for winter. If the de-icer looks like the one in the picture, check the LED light. If there’s a red or blue LED then you’re good to go. If for
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Get in Touch Our Blog What Do Pond Fish Do in the Winter? Koi and other pond fish fall into a sort of “hibernation” in the cold weather: it’s called going into a state of torpor. Torpor is not quite full hibernation but otherwise it is a very similar state of being. Fish in torpor
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Fredi began working with Damascus Enterprises, Inc. in March of 2003.
Miguel began working with Damascus Enterprises, Inc. in June 2014.
Nelson began working with Damascus Enterprises, Inc. in March 2019.
Arturo began working with Damascus Enterprises, Inc. in September of 2011.
Antonio began working with Damascus Enterprises, Inc. in March 2001.
Mark began working with Damascus Enterprises, Inc. in September 2010. Mark holds the following certifications; Aquascape Academy Certified, Maryland Certified Pesticide Applicator, and Maryland Certified Fertilizer Applicator.
Shawnee began working with Damascus Enterprises in April 2021.
Mike is a 3rd generation landscape professional and has worked in the field of horticulture for over 20 years. He has an AAS degree in landscape technology from Montgomery College. Mike is a Certified Professional Horticulturist through the Maryland Department of Agriculture and Landscape Industry Certified in softscape, and hardscape installation certified through PLANET. Mike began working with Damascus Enterprises, Inc. in February 2014.
Damascus Enterprises, Inc. was established by Scott in 1998 as strictly a landscape company. Under his leadership and through continued training the business has grown and expanded to now offer a full array of services that include pond and waterfall installation and maintenance, lawn care, landscape design, custom stonework, and outdoor lighting.Scott is an Aquascape Certified Contractor, Vista Certified Design & Installation Specialist and regularly attends industry education and networking events like Pondemonium and Pondeminium. He has previously been recognized as a top young entrepreneur by Maryland’s Governor and the Small Business Association. He currently serves on the board of Montgomery County Farm Bureau and is Co-chair of the entertainment committee of the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair and is involved in the Damascus community through various activities. Scott and his wife Melody live in Damascus with their two children.
