Pond and Water Feature Service

  On this Thanksgiving, may you be blessed with joy, happiness and abundance. The way we celebrate may have changed - where we host a gathering, who is invited, what is to be shared.  Yet, the most important reason for the season has only strengthened.  As we approach this holiday, what matters is that we are surrounded by love, full of resolve and still able to hope.  From everyone at Laughing Waters, Inc., we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving full of good health, good cheer and good fortune. While we prepare to embrace another blistery Chicago winter, many pond owners are struggling with the decision of what to do with their beautiful water features.  Winterization is a natural process for many things to those that live in colder regions but you may not have to wrap up the splendor just yet.  Take a look at the pros and cons concerning Whether You Should Winterize Your Pond .   Even though this year has been a whirlwind for those around the world, m...

  When you're in a colder region, especially Chicago, you can expect frigid winds and freezing temperatures.  For pond owners, this poses an interesting question... what do you do with your pond in the winter? Winter ponds can be gorgeous with their ice formations and ample home-skating rink space, if you are so inclined.  You can keep your pond running for the winter season or shut it down - the choice is yours.  No matter which option you pick, the critical key to keeping your pond in great shape will be maintenance. Laughing Waters Pond Maintenance is ready to help you conquer the frozen tundra Chicagoland will morph into.  If you opt to keep your pond open, our technicians will focus on pump functionality and efficiency, de-icing, reducing negative effects of ice-damming and other critical maintenance needed to protect your ecosystem and equipment.  Many homeowners choose to shut their ponds down for winter - leaving it until the Spring to enjoy once ag...

  You've made the decision.  A backyard pond or water feature would look stunning in on your property and bring joy to all those who get to enjoy it.  It might even increase the health of your existing outdoor ecosystem or simply be the perfect spot to relieve stress.  You may have even picked the design, some landscaping and the type of pond you want - whether it's stocked with koi, a reflection pool or a neat swimming spot when the temps skyrocket.  The biggest question you have to answer is whether or not you're building it yourself or hiring a pond service to do it for you.   The construction and materials of your pond are critical in keeping it functioning properly and making sure it lasts for years to come so who builds and maintains it will be the most important decision you make on this journey.  Let's take a look at the different pros associated between do-it-yourself and hiring a pond service... Do-It-Yourself Pros:  You are a handy...

  One Of The Easiest Fish To Maintain In A Backyard Pond Are Koi.  With Decent Water Volume, Good Filtration, Proper Diet, Algae Control And Oxygenation Can Keep Them Healthy And Lasting 25 To 35 Years Or More.  Koi fish are perhaps the easiest fish to maintain for backyard or DIY ponds.  Regular maintenance and proper care right from the very beginning will help keep these social creatures happy and healthy.  Koi are pretty hardy fish and, with proper care, can live decades.  They are also intelligent and social creatures that will get along and interact with you.  Your pond needs regular maintenance and so do the fish. Water Volume - Make sure you have a relatively large volume of water for koi to swim in.  The more water there is, the easier it is to dilute pollutants and keep the water cleaner and more stabilized for the fish. Proper Diet - Koi happen to be omnivores so they will eat algae, plants, flies, bugs and anything else that might po...