NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS FOR POND OWNERS

​Did you know that 45% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but only about 8% of them actually keep their resolutions? So, no pressure, but we thought we might give you a bit of inspiration, in case you're having difficulty coming up with your own.

​Here are 5 resolutions for you to consider making this year that are sure to improve your pondering experience!

• Learn about your pond’s ecosystem. When you understand how all the components of your water feature work together, you’ll be better equipped to make knowledgeable choices and maintain a healthy pond.
• Start your pond off right in the spring. Take a critical look at your pond and determine if you need a full clean out. You can choose to do it yourself or hire a professional to do it for you. If you're not already a Pond Gnome client, check out our Exploratory Drain & Clean Service offering.
• Add new plantings to the pond. Consider adding a few marginal plants to soften the edges of your pond, and then take it one step further and consider adding a few plants just outside of the pond to naturalize it. You might want to table this activity for after we're done with the possibility of frosts, though (after March 1).
• Get to know your fish. Do you know the basics of fish health care? Consider things like thinning out your stock if the fish have babies. Cramped living conditions aren’t good for your fish -- or your pond for that matter.
• Add something new to your pond. It’s always fun to add new elements to your outdoor living space, whether it’s a new deck or patio set. But have you ever thought of adding something to your pond? The new addition could be as simple as a waterlily or fish, or it could be a bit bigger like a new fountain, spitter, spillway bowl, or even a bridge to traverse your stream. Or perhaps you'd like an updated waterfall with bigger rock.

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