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So You've Bought A New Home With A Pond...



Ponds, waterfalls and other water features can take a static landscape and make it into a stunning paradise.  When it comes to moving into a new home, that might have been one of the very pros that led you to choose this particular property.  Unlike most stationary appliances in a home, a pond is an active, living ecosystem that needs care and maintenance.  That may not have been in your mind when you chose the house, went through closing and managed a hectic move.  The question then becomes...

now what?

If you've chosen to keep the water feature on your property, the very first thing you must decide is if you will maintain it yourself or hire someone to handle it for you.  Understand that pond maintenance can be a very time-consuming and eye-opening experience.  It isn't like upkeep on a clean pool - you must deal with the delicate chemical balance between aquatic life, plants and the water itself.  Everything interacts with each other and can cause loss of oxygen or beneficial bacteria that keeps your backyard ecosystem thriving. 

Can pond maintenance be a DIY project?  Of course it can!  As with most things, it will be a learning experience, full of experimentation, lots of research, dedication and time.  It can be an extremely rewarding experience but don't feel that simply because you've become a new pond owner you suddenly must devote your life to becoming an expert in this industry.  It should be a relaxing and fruitful passion, not a chore.  This is something to consider when planning the maintenance.

You may find yourself a fan of the aesthetic and calming effect of the feature but not keen on learning about pond ecosystems yourself.  It might simply be that you don't feel you are able to devote the time it would require to take command of the project.  In this case, hope is not lost.  You can hire a local pond maintenance service to tend to your pond.  A pond service offers the benefit of trained, seasoned experts with proper equipment, dedicating time and energy to keeping your pond life healthy and beautiful.  They can head problems off at the pass and be on a schedule that you set, no matter if it's weekly, once a month or anything in between. 

If you've decided to hire a pond company, do your research.  Read reviews, check with the Better Business Bureau, ask for references and even talk with the company itself.  You want the benefits of their knowledge and experience but you also want to get along with them so issues can be resolved quickly, establish trust and have the peace of mind knowing that your pond is in good hands.  You shouldn't ever settle for sloppy work or rude service.

Your new home is something to celebrate - it's a place to build memories, strengthen your family, enjoy life and find peace.  A pond can be a place to meditate, escape the world or simply add beauty to the happiness you're creating. Once you decide who will maintain your pond, whether it's DIY or an outside company, you can get back to enjoying the stunning feature that is sure to bring joy for years to come!



To find out more about service, schedules or how pond maintenance can work for you, contact Laughing Waters at 708.586.2393 or visit us HERE.

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