Apr 5, 2017 • 3 minute read

5 Reasons Why Not To Cut Aquatic Weeds.

5 Reasons why we do NOT use a weed cutter tool for pond management.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & Pond Management
Mar 29, 2017 • 2 minute read

AquaSweep: The Safest Weed Killer Around Water

AquaSweep is the perfect choice for killing weeds around the edges of ponds and lakes.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & Pond Management
Mar 23, 2017 • 3 minute read

AquaNeat or Rodeo? Will it Kill Everything?

What is the best way to remove cattails from your pond or lake?

Filed in: Aquatic Herbicides , Algae Aquatic Weeds & Charlotte, NC
Mar 20, 2017 • 3 minute read

Aquathol: A Powerful Aquatic Herbicide

Aquathol is an excellent aquatic herbicide that can provide season-long control of a variety of submerged aquatic weeds found in small lakes and ponds.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & Charlotte, NC
Mar 15, 2017 • 4 minute read

Hydrothol: Don't Get Burned!

Hydrothol is a selective, quick-acting, contact herbicide and algaecide that can burn your skin.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & Charlotte, NC
Mar 3, 2017 • 4 minute read

Sonar: A Safe and Simple Herbicide

Sonar can be poured anywhere into the pond and will diffuse out throughout the pond in the course of 30 days with dramatic results in 3-6 weeks.

Filed in: Aquatic Herbicides , Algae Aquatic Weeds & Pond Management
Mar 1, 2017 • 3 minute read

Sonar Genesis: New and Improved

Sonar Genesis is a selective systemic aquatic herbicide for the management of freshwater aquatic plants in ponds, lakes, reservoirs...

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Pond Management & Lake Management
Feb 27, 2017 • 3 minute read

Clipper, Our Newest Aquatic Herbicide.

Clipper is a fast working herbicide that controls tough invasive and nuisance floating and submerged aquatic plants.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Charlotte, NC & Pond Management
Feb 16, 2017 • 3 minute read

Why is Diquat not working in my Pond?

The Secret for Reward or Tribune to be effective is clear water. Why?

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & Pond Management
Feb 8, 2017 • 8 minute read

Pond Dye - Is It Worth the Money?

The Pros and Cons of pond dye. Is pond dye really necessary?

Filed in: Pond Dye , Charlotte, NC & Pond Management
Feb 2, 2017 • 4 minute read

Why Are Certified Wildlife Habitats Important?

A wildlife habitat is an environment designed by a person or community that works as a sustainable refuge for surrounding wildlife.

Filed in: Wildlife , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Jan 23, 2017 • 4 minute read

Why Should I Worry About Brittle Naiad?

One day mid-summer, he noticed that every time he went boating, more aquatic plants would appear.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Pond Management & Lake Management
Jan 16, 2017 • 2 minute read

Wood Duck Boxes - Why my pond?

Wood ducks need special nesting areas to thrive. They typically use wood cavities in trees to nest free from predators. But the shrinking of wetlands and less than ideal conditions have caused wood ducks populations to diminish.

Filed in: Pond Management , Lake Management & Charlotte, NC
Jan 14, 2017 • 3 minute read

Eelgrass: Good or Bad?

What if I told you aquatic weeds aren't all bad and some are healthy the ecosystem?

Filed in: Pond Management , Lake Management & Charlotte, NC
Jan 11, 2017 • 2 minute read

Fighting Eurasian Watermilfoil?

Carole was shocked when she found out her "small problem" was Eurasian Watermilfoil.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Charlotte, NC & Lake Management
Dec 4, 2016 • 2 minute read

Clemson Master Pond Managers

Platinum Ponds & Lake Management is a Master Pond Manager & licensed aquatic herbicide applicator who has completed and passed Clemson's pond and stormwater management courses.

Filed in: Pond Management , Lake Management & Charlotte, NC
Dec 1, 2016 • 2 minute read

Pond Overflows: Standpipes, Siphons & Spillways

Standpipes, siphons, and overflows need to be regularly monitored to avoid clogging which can cause flooding and damage to your pond’s integrity.

Filed in: Pond Management , pond-overflows & Charlotte, NC
Nov 28, 2016 • 2 minute read

Pond Water Quality: Alkalinity, Hardness & PH

Secret water quality parameters for warm water fish ponds.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Nov 24, 2016 • 1 minute read

Nuisance Pond Pest Solutions

Beavers, muskrats & geese are a few of the most common nuisance pests in ponds and lakes.

Filed in: Pond Management , Nuisance Pests & Charlotte, NC
Nov 22, 2016 • 1 minute read

Invasive Pond Weed Solutions

Aquatic weeds can be found in ponds in lakes floating or submersed.

Filed in: Pond Management , Lake Management & Algae Aquatic Weeds
Nov 16, 2016 • 1 minute read

Why are pond buffers essential for a healthy pond?

Ponds and lakes need buffers or vegetative shelves to help keep them healthy and beautiful.

Filed in: Buffers , Algae Aquatic Weeds & Charlotte, NC
Nov 11, 2016 • 2 minute read

Pond Sedimentation. Nature's Clock.

Leaves, grass clippings, runoff, aquatic weeds & algae all fast forward the timetable for expensive dredging. By using powerful enzymes we can reduce the muck.

Filed in: Pond Management , Lake Management & Pond Dredging
Nov 10, 2016 • 2 minute read

Why Is My Pond or Lake Not Clear?

Ideal water clarity for a pond or lake is between 2-3 ft. Too much sunlight will quickly grow weeds. Erosion and runoff are the main reasons for muddy water.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Retention Ponds
Oct 22, 2016 • 1 minute read

How Does Autumn Affect Your Pond?

Fall is in the air and nature is changing fast.

Filed in: Pond Management , Charlotte, NC & Asheville NC
May 21, 2016 • 4 minute read

HOA Floating Fountains & Repairs?

Are you looking for a floating fountain for your retention pond?

Filed in: Fountains , Charlotte, NC & HOA Ponds
Aug 13, 2015 • 2 minute read

Charlotte Stormwater Pond Maintenance Handbook

"There are several major components of a wetpond and each contributes to the overall performance of the facility to treat stormwater runoff."

Filed in: HOA Ponds , Lake Management & Pond Management
Jul 29, 2015 • 4 minute read

Wildlife That Needs Your Pond to Survive

A friendly turtle, a duck, and a dangerous snake all need your stormwater pond for survival.

Filed in: Wildlife , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Jul 27, 2015 • 4 minute read

Is it Illegal to Treat my Private Pond or Lake Myself?

Ever consider why a pilot on your flight needs a pilot license?

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Aquatic Herbicides
Jul 15, 2015 • 2 minute read

Pond Stocking

Hey, its Richard here with Platinum Ponds & Lake Management and we are here in Charlotte, NC Waxhaw, NC at a private property, almost 5-acre pond residential property has a boat ramp comes out here.

Filed in: Fish Stocking , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Jul 7, 2015 • 2 minute read

Kill Algae in Retention Ponds

Hey, it's Richard here with Platinum Ponds & Lake Management. We wanted to show you an algae clip that we took at the Alta Grove Apartments in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Algae Aquatic Weeds
Jul 7, 2015 • 3 minute read

Retention Pond Algae Treatment

Hey, it's Richard here with Platinum Ponds & Lake Management at platinumlakes.com. We are here at a retention pond, and we are looking at a delta that has been forming over time.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Retention Ponds
Jun 30, 2015 • 3 minute read

Aquatic Weed Control

Hey, it's Richard here with Platinum Ponds & Lake Management. We are here today at an HOA that has a retention pond.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Algae Aquatic Weeds