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How To Control Floating Pond Plants-Rochester (NY)

3/17/2015

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Keeping floating aquatic plants from getting pulled into the pond skimmer  can sometimes be a chore in Rochester, NY.

​Have you ever purchased 
water hyacinth or water lettuce from a garden center, placed them in your water garden only to come back a short time later and find all your new plants blocking the skimmer?
Floating Hyacinth Water Pond Plants Rochester NY

How To Control Your Floating Pond Plants

Here's an easy DIY pond tip to help control these beneficial pond plants that seem to have a mind of their own. Tools and products required:
  1. Short piece of flexible pipe.
  2. Saw or utility knife to cut the pipe.
  3. Coupling to connect the pipe.
  4. Fishing Line.
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Install Your New Water Plants

After making a circle, simply place the pipe in the desired area of the water garden. Next, secure the pipe with fishing line and tie it off to a nearby rock. Spend more time enjoying your water garden and less time maintaining it in Rochester, NY!
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When Your Pond Begins To Thaw In The Rochester New York (NY) Area

3/10/2015

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Spring Pond Maintenance & Cleaning Tips For Rochester, Monroe County (NY) Pond Owners

Depending on where you live in Rochester, Monroe County, NY, your backyard pond might be showing the first signs of thawing … or it may be another week or two before that happens. No matter your geographic location, if you are in Rochester NY or Pittsford, Brighton, Fairport, Webster or beyond in the Monroe County (NY) area  here are some tips to follow when your pond begins to thaw.
When Can I Start My Start My Koi Pond Up This Spring In Rochester New York (NY)?
Check on your Rochester, Monroe County, NY ponds!
How Do I Maintain My Koi Pond This Spring In Rochester NY (New York)
Clean your pump impeller in Rochester, NY
Depending on what type of pump you are operating, it is also a good idea to remove the impeller and clean inside the impeller opening. Most pumps that don’t start immediately in the spring can be easily fixed with a good cleaning. If the pump doesn’t run right away it can be soaked overnight in a mild, acid-like white vinegar or CLR. Rinse off the pump and it should be ready for operation. Remember … never to run the pump dry. It must be submersed!
  • Remove any leaves and debris left over from the previous season.
  • Contact Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls to get on our spring Pond Cleaningschedule early. Space is limited before we our start pond constructionseason in the Rochester, Monroe County (NY) area.
  • It may also be a good time to do a partial water change or complete pond cleaning. Make sure to condition tap water with Aquascape Pond Detoxifier which makes tap-water safe for fish and plants.
  • Time to get the pond running; if you have removed your pump for the winter, simply make sure it is clean and ready for operation. If your pump has been left in the pond over the winter months, it’s probably due for a good cleaning. Remove any debris surrounding the pump and also clean the impeller. 
  • While your pond is running, check for any leaks or repairs it may need.
How Do I Get Rid Of The Algae In My Rochester NY (New York) Pond?
Don’t worry if you see a lot of unwanted string algae as it’s normal to have string algae in the spring. Unfortunately there’s nothing utilizing nutrients being produced by decaying organics and/or fish populations. Don’t panic! Plants will soon start to grow and beneficial bacteria populations will quickly reestablish themselves taking care of excess nutrients.
Coldwater Beneficial Bacteria can be added all winter as it has specially formulated strains of bacteria that work in cold water temperatures up to 60°F, with a peak performance between temperatures of 35°F to-40°F. Once temperatures are above 60°F you can transition over to  Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria for Ponds, dry or liquid.
What Kind Of Chemicals Should I Put In My Rochester NY (New York) Fish Pond?
Learn about pond water treatments for Rochester, Monroe County New York (NY)
When Should I Clean My Fish Pond In Rochester NY?
Spring is the best time for pond cleaning in Rochester, Monroe County, NY
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Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award In Rochester NY

3/2/2015

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Best Of Houzz 2015 Awarded To Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls Of Rochester NY
Rochester, NY, March 3, 2015 – Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls of Rochester, New York has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The leading Pond Installation & Maintenance Company in Rochester NY and srrounding towns of Pittsford, Fairport, Penfield, Greece, Webster and more in the Monroe County New York area was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

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Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls provides Rochester, NY with the absolute best design, installation & maintenance services available for your new or existing Pond or Water Feature in Rochester (NY) and the surrounding towns of Pittsford, Webster, Irondequoit, Brighton, Henrietta and more in the Monroe County New York area.
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