Stormwater Ponds

Mar 17, 2016 • 3 minute read

Small Plants, Big Impact

When you think about plants and vegetation around a pond in Charlotte NC, what comes to mind?

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

Aug 4, 2015 • 25 minute read

Stormwater Ponds – Purpose & Maintenance

One of the greatest concerns that a developer has for any new construction project is managing precipitation that will collect on the site during storm events.

Filed in: Retention Ponds , Stormwater Ponds & Pond Management

Jul 28, 2015 • 4 minute read

Stormwater Ponds Explained - Retention or Detention? - Dry or Wet?

Here is a great resource we found online from Montgomery County in Maryland.

Filed in: HOA Ponds , Lake 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

Apr 17, 2015 • 2 minute read

Hey it’s Richard here with Platinum Ponds & Lake Management. We wanted to show you here a 12 inch retention pond pipe and this is a beautiful retention pond here in Asheville, North Carolina that we maintain with our membership.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Retention Ponds

Jan 31, 2015 • 2 minute read

Benefits of Chelated Copper Algaecide

Algae can be a major problem for small bodies of water and because it can take over so quickly, it needs to be controlled in a safe and effective manner.

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

Jan 13, 2015 • 2 minute read

Should I Plant Iris or Cattails in My Pond?

Adding aquatic plants like iris, pickerel & thalia are great choices for your retention pond or farm pond.

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

Dec 31, 2014 • 3 minute read

Help! Stop the Fish Kill in My Pond

Fish kills are common in the spring or fall seasons when the water inverts or turns over.

Filed in: Lake Management & Pond Management

Dec 29, 2014 • 2 minute read

Should I Drain My Pond and Start Over Before Stocking With Fish?

Draining a pond before stocking a pond is often necessary when fish populations are dramatically unbalanced, few fish of any value or structural work is needed.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Fish Stocking