Monthly Maintenance
Factors Influencing Maintenance:
- Pond size and depth
- Location
- Aquatic plants and fish
- Filtration
- Owners' needs
Each water garden is unique and so are the weather conditions from year to year, so it is important to select a company that has experience when it comes to maintaining your pond. Our crews have the skills to monitor mechanical equipment, plumbing, water quality, plant and fish health, and overall system functions. By servicing your pond on a regular monthly basis, we'll keep the water flowing so you can enjoy your water feature.
SAMPLE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Spring Opening
- Remove debris
- Divide and repot plants
- Fertilize plants
- Clean and service pumps and filtration
- Clean and store de-icers
- Remove and store netting
- Perform water changes
- Treat water with appropriate conditioners
Growing Season (Monthly)
- Remove debris
- Fertilize plants
- Trim dead foliage
- Clean and service pumps and filtration
- Treat water with appropriate conditioners
- Refill pond as needed
Fall Prep
- Remove debris
- Trim dead foliage
- Remove tropical plants
- Divide and repot plants
- Install netting over pond to minimize leaf debris
Winterization
- Remove and store netting (or in spring)
- Trim dead foliage
- Move plants to the bottom
- Shut down waterfall/bubblers/fountains if necessary
- Clean and service pumps and filtration
- Install de-icers
PRICING
Monthly Service
- $85 per person hour plus materials
Please note: seasonal and one-time maintenance services are no longer available.