Get in Touch Our Blog A well-designed pond deters mosquitoes by preventing stagnant water, which they prefer for breeding. Backyard ponds with constant water movement, such as from skimmers, waterfalls, or streams, are less attractive to mosquitoes. Furthermore, any mosquito larvae that do hatch are either drawn into the skimmer or consumed by fish. If […]
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Get in Touch Our Blog In an ideal environment, an adult koi can reach a whopping 3 feet long. Under most conditions your finned koi will not grow to that immense length, but there are ways to reach its full potential. Koi will keep growing throughout their lives. How fast and large they grow depend
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Get in Touch Our Blog Often, people do not realize how much water can evaporate from a pond during the dog days of summer. For a pond to lose ½” – 3/4” of water per day under certain conditions is not terribly uncommon and probably no cause for alarm. The amount of water evaporating will
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Get in Touch Our Blog How Do I Get Rid of String Algae? It can be challenging to eliminate string algae. We recommend the following solutions: 1) Begin prevention before the algae starts to form by making sure you have enough plant material and fish in the pond. If you already have algae, first
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Get in Touch Our Blog Pond plants are a great long-term solution to combat nuisance algae and provide a healthy pond environment. The addition of pond plants will decrease the amount of maintenance needed to keep your pond water clean. The size of your pond will influence the number of plants it can accommodate. A
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Get in Touch Our Blog Clean your biological filter pads with a bucket of pond water, NOT hose water. Hose water contains traces of chlorine and kills the good bacteria your pond needs. By using pond water instead, you are keeping the bacteria that need to be there for the health of the pond
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Get in Touch Our Blog Frogs gobble insects to keep the population in check and serenade you with their songs. Frogs also add diversity to the species supported by ponds by coexisting productively with fish, plants, insects, and other wildlife. They also play a key role in your pond’s ecosystem—in fact, the number of amphibians
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Get in Touch Our Blog Pollen can be bad for ponds because it can contribute to the growth of algae. When pollen falls into a pond, it decomposes and releases nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus into the water. These nutrients may act as a fertilizer for algae, which can quickly grow out of control
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Get in Touch Our Blog Fish Feel: When exposed to toxins, their heart rates increase, and they take longer to resume feeding. Fish are intelligent: Their perception and cognition often matches and exceeds that of other vertebrates. Some will even use tools. Fish are sensitive: They like physical connections with other fish and like rubbing up against one
Get in Touch Our Blog According to a study on green exercise, spending as little as five minutes in the presence of nature can improve self-esteem and mood. Outdoor destinations with water offer even greater benefits. Green exercise is the combination of physical activity and nature. It is well known that regular exercise training itself
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Salvador began working with Damascus Enterprises, Inc. in March 2017.
Noé began working with Damascus Enterprises, Inc. in July of 2020.
David began working with Damascus Enterprises, Inc. in March of 2019.
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.
