| As backyard ponds increase in popularity so does the | | | | who also services water features will always be the |
| need for qualified pond service specialists. It has long | | | | best choice for any homeowner wanting serious |
| been thought that ponds were simply holes in the | | | | answers about their pond. |
| ground which nature takes care. But nothing could be | | | | A second standard to look for is finding a service |
| farther from the truth. Having good information with | | | | company that provides multiple plans to fit your |
| qualified pond service support is essential to having a | | | | specific needs, including your pond emergencies. |
| healthy ecosystem pond. | | | | These needs can be specific to a homeowner's |
| Ecosystem ponds, unlike pools with chemicals, react | | | | design, interest in the hobby, level of intervention, |
| slower to intervention as it uses nature against itself | | | | and total investment in their koi fish. |
| to obtain harmony and balance. Benjamin Franklin was | | | | A third standard to look for is a service company |
| right when said, "An ounce of prevention is worth a | | | | which provides pond supplies to your doorstep. Often |
| pound of cure." With ponds an ounce of prevention is | | | | garden centers and nurseries are misinformed to your |
| having your pond examined and treated early before | | | | specific needs and are willing to sell you duplicates of |
| the pond problem has grown algae and is out of | | | | same item which are expired and have been exposed |
| control. Considering weekly or monthly pond service | | | | to the heat. These products are often ineffective |
| is simple solution. This routine maintenance will help | | | | and diluted. A professional pond service company will |
| reduce the need for costly pond cleanings and large | | | | provide you with products that are fresh and are |
| doses of expensive chemicals that are not necessary. | | | | cutting edge. |
| Pond service, unlike aquarium service, is still evolving | | | | The most important standard to look for when |
| from its infancy. But, there are a few platinum | | | | entrusting your pond for service is a company that |
| standards in the pond industry that have floated to | | | | has smooth communication. Prompt answering of |
| the surface. One such standard is finding someone | | | | phone calls, voice mail and emails are the standard for |
| who certified, trained and specializes in ecosystem | | | | any serious pond service company. Consider using a |
| ponds. This can often be hard to find in rural areas, | | | | business that takes credit cards for added ease of |
| but becoming increasingly easier in metropolitan areas. | | | | service and security. If the pond service company |
| Most homeowners are becoming victims of | | | | has received training in koi fish health, sells pond fish, |
| landscapers who build ecosystem water gardens but, | | | | aquatic plants and gives extended warranties, |
| have little understanding of the nitrogen cycle nor | | | | consider it an added bonus few enjoy. |
| have any pond training. Having an educated builder | | | | |