Keep water features flowing this season!

By Dani Sheehan.

Now is the time to refresh and maintain your customers’ water features.

April showers bring May flowers – and the busy season for outdoor projects. As homeowners prepare for backyard barbecues and summer gatherings, make sure their ponds and water features are ready to shine. Certified Aquascape Contractors (CACs), trained by Aquascape – the industry leader in water feature innovation – are experts in maintaining, troubleshooting and enhancing ponds of all types. Their team put together a list of essential spring maintenance tips to get water features looking their best.   

1 – Inspect and clean the pond pump.  

If the water feature was shut down for the winter, it’s critical to ensure the pump is clean and working properly. Reinstall it in the skimmer or position it at the bottom of the pond. Need a refresher? Aquascape’s Dave Kelly shares easy troubleshooting steps in the video below:

2 – Clear out algae and debris.

Leftover organic material from fall and winter becomes fuel for algae blooms. Thoroughly remove decaying debris and consider safe treatments to restore the pond’s natural beauty.

3 – Start bacteria treatments.  

Introduce Beneficial Bacteria early to outcompete algae for nutrients and maintain healthy, clear water. Talk to the homeowner about installing an Automatic Dosing System, making ongoing maintenance effortless.  

4 – Add aquatic plants.   

Enhance your customers’ water features by planting waterlilies, marginals and floating plants like water hyacinths. Plants not only add aesthetic value but also naturally suppress algae growth, keeping ponds balanced all season.

Read the full blog post for a detailed maintenance checklist – and discover how becoming a Certified Aquascape Contractor can help you stand out and deliver next-level results to your customers.  

Image source: Aquascape