Pond Management

Jan 15, 2020 • 3 minute read

Pitfalls to Avoid with New Farm Ponds

Start your pond right the first time.

Filed in: Pond Management & farm pond consulting

Oct 10, 2017 • 2 minute read

A $300,000 Pond View?

A healthy and beautiful pond can add value to any home.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , HOA Ponds & Lake Management

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 31, 2017 • 3 minute read

Crested Floating Heart: Deceivingly Beautiful

Much like Fanwort, Crested Floating Heart is an aquatic weed that is beautiful.

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

Jan 26, 2017 • 4 minute read

Parrotfeather: Delightfully Dangerous.

Illegal in some states to be sold for water gardens or aquariums, it is the first to quickly spread during the coldest seasons.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , HOA Ponds & Pond Management

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 19, 2017 • 4 minute read

Fanwort: How does it affect my home's value?

Aquatic weeds sometimes disguise themselves as beautiful, harmless flowers or plants.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Lake Management & Pond 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 25, 2016 • 1 minute read

Pond and Lake Temperature Explained

Temperature can affect everything in your pond or lake. Oxygen, fish, and even tiny microorganisms that each muck.

Filed in: Pond Aeration , Lake Management & Pond Management

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

Shoreline trash in your pond?

Water is a magnet for trash that will not decompose. And we depend on the pond owner or the weekly mowing guys to remove trash that ends up in the pond.

Filed in: Lake Management & Pond Management

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