Get in Touch Our Blog Get Ready for Summer with Pond Aeration Warm water holds less oxygen, which can stress fish and affect water quality. An aerator or fountain helps keep the water moving and oxygen-rich, especially during hot summer days. Better oxygen also helps support a healthier, more balanced pond.
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Get in Touch Our Blog Embrace the Joy of Your Pond! With spring weather upon us, it’s the perfect opportunity to enhance your outdoor oasis. Consider enriching your pond’s beauty with new landscaping, introducing a mesmerizing fountain, illuminating the area with strategic lighting, or rearranging the rocks for a fresh look. Unleash your creativity—your water
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Get in Touch Our Blog Check Your Waterfall and Stream Spring is a great time to ensure water flows where it should. Rocks can shift over winter, plants can change the flow, and splashing can cause water loss. If your pond needs frequent refilling, your waterfall or stream may be the reason. A quick check
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Get in Touch Our Blog How Often Should You Get Your Pond Drained and Cleaned? For most ecosystem pond owners, a yearly Drain and Clean is great. Pond cleanings are often done in the spring to remove built-up debris. Removing this buildup helps maintain oxygen levels and keeps your pond healthy and thriving! We are
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Get in Touch Our Blog How Do Pond Fish Obtain Oxygen? Unlike humans, Koi and other pond fish do not breathe through their mouths. Instead, they absorb oxygen directly through their gills. As water flows over the gill membranes, oxygen is transferred immediately into the bloodstream of the fish.
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Get in Touch Our Blog Do You Use Beneficial Bacteria? Beneficial Bacteria is our go-to water treatment for keeping water crystal-clear, and fish happy and healthy. Bacteria do lots of helpful things for your pond, including consuming harmful ammonia and algae-causing nitrites. For best results, apply bacteria at least once a week throughout the season,
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Get in Touch Our Blog Why are Koi Fish so Popular? Koi fish are loved for their beautiful, bright colors, graceful swimming, and their symbolic significance in Japanese and Chinese cultures tied to luck, perseverance and prosperity. They’re hardy and easy to care for, and while some rare koi sell for millions, most are surprisingly
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Get in Touch Our Blog How Often Should You Get Your Pond Drained and Cleaned? For most ecosystem pond owners, a yearly drain and clean is great. Pond cleanings are often done in the spring to remove built-up debris. Removing this buildup helps maintain oxygen levels and keeps your pond healthy and thriving!
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Get in Touch Our Blog How do I winterize My Pondless Water Feature? Depending on what type of feature you own, winterization may not be needed. Some things to keep in mind when making the decision about whether or not to keep your feature running all winter long. Pondless Waterfalls These features may be left
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Get in Touch Our Blog Water features are a great way to experience the many benefits of the waterscape lifestyle. Including personalizing your outdoor living space and providing a place that wildlife will love. Determining which type of water feature you will have is the first step in designing your backyard oasis. If you’ve done
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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.
