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A Comparison Of DIY And Pond Service

 


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 person who has no problem with hard labor.
  • You have a block of time to devote to putting it together and trouble shooting - at least a few weeks.
  • You can save money by putting it together yourself.
  • You are prepared to devote consistent time to learning as much about chemical balances, aquatic plants, koi, filter functions, etc. as possible to head off big problems before they can occur.
  • You will be creating a beautiful ecosystem with your bare hands and feel a sense of accomplishment.
  • You find joy at the idea of spending time devoted to consistent maintaining and performing upkeep.
Hiring A Pond Service

Pros:
  • They have the proper equipment to maintain, repair and solve problems before they take root.
  • They have nothing but time to dedicate to perfecting your ecosystem.
  • Any set up to put together only takes them a mere few days to complete.
  • They have years of experience in this field and know the proper way to:
  1.  balance chemicals, what those chemicals are and how they react within certain spaces
  2. which aquatic plants thrive in certain environments and how to manage them
  3. how to care for koi and provide the right habitat for them to grow
  4. how to design your pond appropriately to thwart predators
  5. which filters work best in which environments, how to maintain and correctly repair filter problems
  6. proper clean out and winterization methods
  7. how to add lighting and aeration features that blend naturally into your landscaping
  8. appropriate landscaping techniques to keep your pond inhabitants and visitors to your home safe
What you choose will depend on your physical capabilities, your budget and your determination level to learn, troubleshoot and devote time to this hobby.  There is no right or wrong choice - everyone is different and will require unique needs.  Take the time to decide which will be more beneficial for YOU.  If you aren't sure, do more research or call a pond service and get more information.  Once you make this decision, you can get on to enjoying that beautiful pondscape!


To discover more about what our pond services can offer, give Laughing Waters Inc. a call at 708.586.2393 or visit our main site at laughingwatersinc.com.

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