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FOAM IN THE PHOENIX POND

Phoenix homeowners often call us in a panic when their pond suddenly has a bunch of funny-smelling foam on the surface. Not to worry, this is a natural thing, and it’s temporary…

My Pond is Overflowing and Flooding My Yard

When we get this call from Phoenix pond owners, the first thing we tell them is: don’t panic, and turn off the water source to the pond.

There are a couple of reasons this could be happening, and it’s likely to be a pretty easy fix that you can manage on your own without having to pay a professional.

DO PHOENIX PONDS NEED BOTTOM DRAINS?

As Phoenix homeowners begin to research the idea of adding a backyard pond to their outdoor environment, they come across A LOT of information, not all of which is appropriate to our Southwest climate, or even accurate for that matter…

5 THINGS CONTRACTORS WON’T TELL YOU ABOUT CONCRETE PONDS

When most Phoenix homeowners think of concrete, they typically think of something very durable that will last forever. And we’d like to believe that a concrete pond would follow suit. The foundations of our homes are concrete, after all! And our roads and bridges! And swimming pools! ​Yep, things that are expected to last forever are made of concrete. So, it just stands to reason that a pond should be made of concrete right? Meh, maybe not so much, and here’s why…

PHOENIX PONDS & INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT

Few Phoenix homeowners know that there are 950,000 species of insects, and that most of those are BENEFICIAL to our environment, or food for desirable critters. Most people are really only trying to kill about 10 unwanted insects in their yard and home…