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The maintenance of a backyard pond is always a major factor the client is looking at when considering to buy or not. The conversation typically leads to whether or not there is a hands-free maintenance program offered to eliminate extra work for the homeowner after the construction is complete. Almost all clients are capable of performing the basic maintenance required if not all of it. The purchase of a pond can be a large investment and most clients just want to make sure there is someone or something to be there if help is needed. Imagine purchasing a furnace for your home and the installation company not offering repair services, or buying a brand new car from a dealership that doesn't have a service center. Clients want to feel comfortable and having a contractor that can maintain and repair their Koi pond does just that.<br />
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What is a Hands-Free Maintenance Program for a Backyard Pond?</h3>
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Hands-free is a term that is typically used for electronic devices where you do not need to use your hands, so what does it mean for a backyard pond? For a backyard pond, hands-free maintenance program would basically mean that the homeowner does not need to touch any maintenance related parts. While many contractors offer programs that are completely hands-free, they will often have lesser programs where the client is partially involved or mostly involved. All of the maintenance programs offered should address all aspects of ecosystem pond maintenance, from annual tasks to weekly tasks. Let's take a look at what some of the programs might cover.</div>
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Backyard ponds have many different maintenance requirements. The can vary on the frequency, anywhere from years to weeks. Just like other house-related equipment, backyard ponds will last longer and work better with routine maintenance. Having a contractor install your Koi pond that not only offers a full maintenance program but that also discusses what to expect up front makes the process much easier. Depending on the contractor the items included in an offered program will vary based on your specific needs, but also from company to company. Here are some items that you should see offered in maintenance programs.</div>
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<li>Spring cleaning & opening services</li>
<li>Fall closing & shutdown services</li>
<li>Seasonal Visits (Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly)</li>
<li>Winter check-ups for ponds with fish or water features left running</li>
<li>Leaf net installation and take down</li>
<li>Equipment check-ups, repair or servicing</li>
<li>Water treatment application or education, including water quality assessment</li>
<li>Algae and invasive plant control</li>
<li>Aquatic plant installation, thinning, fertilizing or removal</li>
<li>Fish & wildlife- care of and tips for healthy critters (may also supply or add wildlife)</li>
<li>Leak check and repair</li>
<li>Fill valve or irrigation servicing, installation or repair</li>
<li>Underwater lighting installation, repair, and adjustment</li>
<li>Liner covering, including the addition of rock</li>
<li>Waterfall adjustment and foaming</li>
<li>Care of the pond's surrounding landscape</li>
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Each and every client's pond is unique and the expectations of the client go hand and hand with that. Typically a pond contractor will offer many different options for their clients when it comes to the frequency of visits. The most common maintenance items listed above will be on a monthly, weekly or bi-weekly visit schedule. Some of the items above are annual or even bi-annual visits or check-ups. It is fairly common for a contractor offering maintenance programs to maintain pricing levels on a bi-annual basis but after a two year period increase their prices, sometimes even double the original cost. For most clients, the price increase can be hard to stomach, but after a two year period, the work that it takes to return the backyard pond to its former glory can require double the work. A koi pond that is on a consistent maintenance program will stay ahead of the issues and requires less work to maintain. <br />
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During the conversation about maintenance programs, clients will often ask about what happens when help or service is needed between visits. Again, programs and what is offered will vary between contractors but here is some explanation. Many pond contractors value the consistent business that comes with pond maintenance programs and because of that, they will generally reciprocate that gratitude back to their clients by covering at least a couple service calls per month. While the pond contractor will not charge for the labor, a client can expect to have to pay for the broken equipment if not covered under a warranty. Pond maintenance clients are highly valued by pond contractors so they will often go above and beyond to make sure the client is happy. In any case, it is important for clients to keep in mind that your contractor is often called out to fix or repair some equipment or part that they did not manufacture themselves. While they will stand behind the products they install, they, unfortunately, can not control how, where and who made the equipment or part involved in the service call. </div>
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Are There Other Benefits To Having A Hands-Free Maintenance Program?</h3>
Having a professional maintain and keep an eye on anything that you own will always have other benefits. For a backyard pond other benefits may include:<br />
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<li>Prevention of issues that could lead to a much bigger problem- An example of this could be the aquatic plants. A consistent maintenance program will keep the aquatic plants in check and not let them take over the pond, if left unchecked the aquatic plants could completely fill in the pond and require a rebuild. </li>
<li>Data collection- Many contractors will design a pond maintenance program that tracks and collects important information about your pond to reduce maintenance and prevent issues. Knowing when algal blooms occur during the season will allow the maintenance team to increase treatments and prevent the bloom from happening.</li>
<li>Stay up to date on the latest products and services- Since the client is in constant contact with the contractor, a maintenance client will know about more efficient equipment that may lead to fewer expenses in the long run. </li>
<li>Peace of mind- This is certainly top of the list for most clients and the main purpose a client uses a maintenance program, but knowing your Koi pond is in good hands is a stress reducer for sure.</li>
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Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com4Dexter, MI 48130, USA42.3491627 -83.88970569999997942.3491627 -83.889705699999979 42.3491627 -83.889705699999979tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-72747643865529636032018-05-01T08:00:00.000-07:002018-05-01T08:00:02.416-07:00How Much Maintenance Does A Water Feature Require?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A very important question that many potential water feature owners have prior to making their final decision ways heavy on how much maintenance is involved. Today the majority of contractors clients have very busy lives between work and family and are not looking to add to that with their new purchase. As a landscape contractor, I can say with certainty that I hear the phrase "low-maintenance" almost daily in my client interactions. So let's explore what can be expected when it comes to the maintenance of a water feature.<br />
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When "low maintenance" is discussed it is first important to get a clear idea of what it actually means to the person asking. The definition to an avid water gardener is going to be much different than a water garden beginner.Whatever the case water features can be less maintenance than the lawn or garden space that they replace. With a K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Silly) approach the owner will spend much more time enjoying their water feature then maintaining it. Just like many of the components of a home (i.e. furnace, a/c unit, etc.) water features can be low maintenance as long as you know their annual and seasonal requirements and when they should be done.</div>
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With water features, there are some things that you will want to do on an annual basis that pertain to maintenance. Checking the items listed below will increase the longevity of the water feature while helping keep the maintenance low. Here are some things that water feature owners will want to check annually: </div>
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<li><b>Equipment Check</b>- Testing the equipment for proper function is key in increasing the longevity of each piece and preventing replacement costs. When each piece is functioning properly the K.I.S.S. approach to maintenance stays on track.</li>
<li><b>Edge Check</b>- Most common among lined water features like ponds or streams, the edge check is important in a couple ways. Edge checks will often prevent leaks before they happen by raising low edges. With edge checks, you may also be reducing organic material like mulch or soil from getting in the water feature and causing water quality issues. </li>
<li><b>Plant Thinning/Removal</b>- Aquatic plants in more natural water features like Koi or ecosystem ponds can take over if not kept in check. An annual reduction in size a great idea to keep the water feature looking good and balanced.</li>
<li><b>Fish Health</b>- If the water feature has fish like Koi it is a good annual practice to add pond salt to provide the ideal environment and support good health.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There are many more things that could easily be viewed as annual maintenance, but since they fall into a particular season I have separated them. Coincidentally some of the above items fit into those seasonal visits. Let's take a look at what I mean.</div>
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In the Midwest where I am located there is four water feature seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter). Each season has a slightly different maintenance approach to water features. For each season I will examine what should be done once a season, daily and weekly.</div>
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<li><b>Spring Water Feature Season- </b>In much of the Midwest, this is what pond contractors refer to as <a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2018/02/do-i-need-to-clean-my-pond-waterfall-or.html">water feature cleaning</a> season. Once the freeze is gone pond contractors will be out cleaning and opening water features. Cleanings and openings are done once in the Spring season. During the Spring season once the water feature is up and running the daily maintenance will be to check that the water feature is still running and has water. Weekly maintenance during the Spring season may be to add water treatments and remove any debris that may have fallen into the feature. <b> </b></li>
<li><b>Summer Water Feature Season- </b>For the Summer season in the Midwest maintenance tends to be a bit more laid back than the Spring and Fall. During this season a good once a season maintenance task would be to do a full system check just make sure everything is working correctly. If you have water lilies or lotus you may fertilize them monthly in the Summer. Daily and weekly maintenance tasks will be similar to the Spring season but may increase slightly with the warmer weather.</li>
<li><b>Fall Water Feature Season- </b>As the Summer fades and the leaves begin to change colors in the Midwest the daily and weekly maintenance tasks will be similar to the Spring and Summer, but once the leaves drop the amount of time required will increase slightly. Depending<b> </b>on the type of water feature and the way it was constructed you will need to keep leaves from causing equipment failure and leaks. Later in the fall most pond contractors will be very actively closing and shutting down water features for the winter. This will happen once in the fall season.</li>
<li><b>Winter Water Feature Season- </b>A great deal of water features are completely winterized in the Midwest and require no maintenance during the Winter season. Backyard ponds and pondless waterfalls are sometimes left running and require some daily and weekly attention. Both will require you to check that things are running and have enough water daily. Backyard ponds need to have a hole in the ice for gas exchange and fish health. It is a good practice to check the hole daily for bubbler or aerator function. During really cold periods a weekly expansion of the hole may be required.</li>
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The amount of time spent on the above seasonal maintenance tasks will vary from water feature to water feature. This is typically because of varying sizes, the location of the water feature, the number of inhabitants, how much equipment there is and even what type of equipment is used. </div>
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While there is undoubtedly a small level of maintenance involved in owning a water feature it is still less than mowing, feeding, aerating, thatching, topdressing, over-seeding and water the lawn that was replaced. The other great thing about water feature maintenance is that many water feature contractors also have a maintenance program that can reduce the require maintenance work by the homeowner even more. </div>
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Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com0Dexter, MI 48130, USA42.3491627 -83.88970569999997942.1614152 -84.212429199999974 42.5369102 -83.566982199999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-65956734590407537052018-04-26T08:00:00.000-07:002018-04-26T08:00:51.111-07:00When Can You Start Constructing My Backyard (Koi/Ecosystem) Pond?So you know what the <a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2018/04/what-is-construction-process-for.html">process for constructing a backyard pond</a> is. You know <a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2018/04/how-long-does-it-take-to-construct.html">how long the construction of a backyard pond</a> is and you also know <a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2018/04/what-kind-of-mess-is-made-during.html">what kind of mess there is when constructing a backyard pond</a>. So what is left? Well, once a client has reached this point the next question they will often ask is, "when can you start?"<br />
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The answer to this question will obviously vary from location to location, but for the purpose of this blog let's focus on the Midwest in particular.<br />
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Once winter has passed and the spring season has begun the weather can be very touch an go when it comes to available construction days. In the Midwest, Michigan in particular, has an average frost depth of 42 inches. As the frost is thawing it will typically render most yards unworkable. It will vary from year to year, but the generally a construction project that is started to early generates much more of a mess and will often carry a higher clean up charge than a project started after the frost has left the ground.<br />
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During the thaw the Midwest will also see quite a bit of rain to add to the saturated soils. For this reason you will see many Koi pond construction companies focus on pond maintenance and cleaning from mid-March to mid-May. As they complete the pond cleanings and openings the pond construction season will begin in early to mid-May in the Midwest.</div>
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There are many different ways that contractors will get clients that are ready to enter a contract scheduled. A very common way that pond contractors will schedule clients is, first come first serve like many businesses in the service industry. Typically pond contractors are scheduling backyard pond projects as they are coming in. Spring and Fall will often be the busiest flow of new business for Midwest pond contractors. The Summer months will be ups and down as many Midwestern families are on vacation and not thinking about their yards as much. The Winter is by far the slowest time of the year for a Midwest pond contractor, but a great time for the potential client to have their full attention. While it is common for pond contractors to have an open calendar come Spring, many of the highly desired pond contractors will not. If you are close to living the pond lifestyle and know that a company has lots of high ratings and great reviews reach out to them in the Fall or Winter to get on their Spring calendar. <br />
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A first come first serve contractor will often require some sort of monetary commitment from a client that would like to reserve a spot on their calendar. While the down payment will vary from company to company it would be good to expect a range of 10 to 50 percent of the total project to be the requested down payment. A 10 to 30 percent down payment is fairly common with pond projects $10,000 or more, while a 30 to 50% down payment is more common with a pond project below $10,000. A good pond contractor will have a detailed description of their payment options available upon request, have a tentative date for the pond project and give frequent updates on the calendar changes from weather or other contractor related issues.<br />
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With the construction season typically ranging from May thru October in the Midwest it is important to discuss how the contractor handles the scheduling calendar. It is not uncommon to find landscape an even some pond contractors that are determined to fit in as much work as possible while the weather is good. A contractor like this will generally work long days and long weeks to make their calendar work. Contractors based on total volume of projects completed can be very effective and efficient, but are also one lost worker or one lost piece of equipment away from a catastrophe. Before you finalize your agreement to have a Koi pond constructed at your home talk with the contractor and see how they schedule work. A great contractor will tell you they have so many man hours available per week and that they schedule their projects based on those numbers. This same contractor will often spread projects out and not overlap them in case there is an unforeseen issue or addition to the ecosystem pond construction. Instead of the call about pushing the pond project back a client will often get a request to move the backyard pond project up on the calendar.<br />
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It can certainly be challenging for a client to get their backyard (Koi/ecosystem) pond construction started depending on the contractor that they choose. That great contractor will put the clients mind at ease with great consistent communication even if the construction is months or weeks away.<br />
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When any potential client begins the process of seeking out a contractor to hire for their project they will always be thinking about the mess that will be created during the construction, whether they say it or not. Builders and roofers will have lots of waste material, plumbers will likely have a watery mess, painters will have spills and landscapers will cause lawn damage of some sort. All contractors will generate some sort of a mess, so why is it such a big deal?<br />
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Any homeowner would be able to tell you that their home is their sanctuary, the place they feel the most comfortable and safe. The act of inviting a contractor into their home is stressful and the fear of a big mess makes matters worse. All too many times I have heard stories from clients that talked about other contractors and how great their work was, but they would never work with them again because they trashed their home and didn't clean up after themselves. If you are looking for a contractor to do work in or on your property, don't be shy, ask them what they plan to do with the mess generated. There are many messes in the contractor world, but since I am in the landscaping industry I will focus on the mess generated by a landscape project, specifically the pond construction mess.<br />
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You are currently reading the third part of my series on backyard pond construction, click the links below to catch up on the first two blogs:</h4>
<a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2018/04/what-is-construction-process-for.html">-What is the construction process for a backyard (Koi/ecosystem) pond?</a><br />
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<a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2018/04/how-long-does-it-take-to-construct.html">-How long does it take to construct a backyard (Koi/ecosystem) pond?</a><br />
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This topic seems self explanatory I am sure, but to have a deeper look at what causes the mess can help reduce the anxiety a client may have about the project. A contractor's goal should focus on the needs of the client and painting a clear picture of what to expect can do just that, so let's look at what might cause a mess during an ecosystem pond build.<br />
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<b>Site Preparation</b>- Before the actual pond construction can begin the site needs to be cleared/prepped. This process can be the removal of sod, the removal of landscape plants, the removal of mulch, the removal of a deck or patio, etc. Whatever the case the area designated for the new koi pond needs to be prepped and that generates a mess. The removed debris will then need to be either staged on site for removal or removed right away. To remove the debris wheelbarrows or machines are often used. The machines are typically the main contributor to generating a mess by creating ruts in the lawn or dropping small amount of debris from the site to to staging area.<br />
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<b>Pond Construction</b>- The site is prepped and now the backyard pond construction begins. The excavation of soil can produce soil clumps, tree roots, rock and other buried materials. The soil is often used within the site for waterfalls or streams, but excess soil will be transported and staged with <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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the prep waste. All other debris is also added to the site prep waste, typically with a machine. During the Koi pond construction other debris will e generated from installing the liner, underlayment, plumbing and equipment. While some of the debris can be recycled, some is destined for the landfill and adds to the staged waste. </div>
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<br /><b>Material Delivery</b>- With most ecosystem pond builds rocks of varying sizes, soils and even mulch are used for the finished product. The materials needed are often delivered by supporting vendors and are typically not the same location as the pond. The material delivery will either be on the driveway or next to the driveway. This process will either make the driveway dirty or create another area that will need to be repaired. </div>
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<br /><b>Material Transport</b>- This is really part of the site preparation and construction, but it is important to separate it for educational purposes. The transport of materials from the construction site to the the staging area typically generates the biggest mess. Machines moving the materials will create ruts, compress soils and even drop material from time to time. The mess generated is connected directly to the size of the project/amount of materials and the distance from the staging area to the backyard pond construction site.<br /><ol>
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<b>For all of the above processes there is one major catalyst on the size and scope of the mess generated, and that is simply the WEATHER</b>. Good weather will allow the contractor to finish the construction with minimal damage while bad weather can greatly expand a mess if not reviewed. Pushing through to complete a project after lots of rain can create a significant amount of material transport damage. I have reviewed what causes a mess, so what are some things that can prevent the mess.<br />
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It is simply insane to think that there will not be any mess generated by any contractor let alone a landscaper. If a contractor truly has the clients best interest in mind they will clearly know this and have some sort of plan to reduce or prevent a mess. For a good contractor this process begins early on at the site consultation with the client. A clear plan is developed for where the material is to be delivered and where any debris will be staged for removal. The contractor will need to have a clear picture of the size and scope of the project to determine if the staging area is big enough or if continually debris removal will be required. The contractor then need to determine the best path for the materials to be transported from the staging area to the project location. Witth the path in mind, the contractor will also need to figure out what needs to be moved or protected along the path. The final planning for the path is whether or not a protective barrier (wood sheets or rubber matting) needs to be put down to protect the lawn or garden beds. A good plan is then delivered to the construction team prior to the start of the construction. <br />
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For multi-day projects it is very important for the contractor to set aside time to clean up debris and stage it accordingly. Typically a contractor like this will have some select team members break off from the rest of the team at the end of the day to do this. While some materials will be staged till the end of the construction, trash will often be removed from the site daily.<br />
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The last preventative measure that a good landscape contractor will have deals with weather. Since the construction occurs outside and the fact that weather can be a catalyst to the mess created it will be a focus to monitor the weather and adjust the plan accordingly. After a big event the contractor will evaluate the site and determine if it is workable and why or why not. They will then keep the client up to date on the restart date. While monitoring the weather the contractor may also switch gears on the project and remove materials to get ahead of a weather event and prevent a slow down in the construction. <br />
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What is done about the mess made from the backyard (Koi/ecosystem) pond construction?</h3>
The mess has been made, now what? With most contractors it is not the immediate area around the project where the mess is forgotten or left, it's along the path where materials were transported or the staging area. I always expressed to my co-workers that you could build the greatest masterpiece you have ever done, but if you leave the smallest of messes and the client finds it your masterpiece quickly becomes kindergarten art. With a daily clean up at the end of the day a contractor can decrease the odds of missing a mess at the end. A contractor who waits till the end of the project to clean up faces a mountain instead of a hill. They will often be in a rush to meet estimated hours or budget, resulting in far less quality and attention in the clean up. With lots of machine traffic a good contractor will aerate the soil, spread soil if needed and add grass seed. The best way to ensure a good through clean up for any contractor is to have a clean up checklist for their team and hold them accountable to their clean up by requiring the client to sign off on the work. The contractor that treats all of their clients property as if it was their own family members, like a grandmother, will certainly have a clear understanding why a client feels the way the do about their property.<br />
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For the final blog in the series focused on the construction of a backyard (Koi/ecosystem) pond I will be exploring the question I often get asked at the site consultation, "When can you start the construction of my backyard (Koi/ecosystem) pond?"<br />
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Homeowners research many things when deciding to have a contractor construct something for them. The act of hiring a contractor and inviting them to your property creates lots of questions. In the last blog I focused on, "What is the process for constructing a backyard (Koi/Ecosystem) pond?" While that is one of the top questions potential clients have, they will often want to know how long the process will take at their home. Many factors play into how long it will take for the construction of a Koi pond. The process from the last blog can be replicated and providing average time-frames is possible, but it is also important to know what can effect those time-frames.<br />
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What takes time when constructing a backyard (Koi/Ecosystem) pond?</h3>
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In order for me to provide some time-frames lets first look at what takes time when constructing an ecosystem pond. This would be from beginning to end.</div>
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<li><b>Initial call or e-mail</b>- The client has decided to contact the contractor and see if they are a good fit for the project. It will vary between companies, but the response to the initial contact from the contractor should be within 24 hours. Really good contractors will be less than 2 hours. Most responses to the initial contact will be a request for information about the project, possibly pictures and a request to set up a phone consultation with one of the sales team members. The response call is about 15 minutes and it will usually be less than a week until the phone consultation.</li>
<li><b>Phone Consultation</b>- A good contractor will want to have a conversation with a client prior to visiting their home. The first face to face meeting can often be overwhelming to a client, so having a phone consultation prior to that can build a good rapport and save time. In some cases the client and the contractor just aren't a good fit for what ever reason and realizing that on the phone is much less stressful than in the backyard. Depending on the project the phone consultation can be a 1/2 hour to 1 hour in length.</li>
<li><b>Site Consultation</b>- This is often the first face to face interaction with the client and the contractor. Unfortunately, the most common site consultation happens with no preliminary contact except for the initial call or e-mail requesting work. Without the phone consultation the site consultation will often become the dreaded sales pitch almost all potential buyers loathe. With the phone consultation, the contractor will show up prepared to discuss the issues and wants of the client. Time will be saved by not having to start from scratch and the contractor and client can get right down to the project/budget that was already discussed on the phone. A signed agreement with a handshake is much more common with both parties being on the same page from the phone consultation. A much better consultation then not having a clear picture at the start and a surprising a client with a price they didn't expect. Depending on the project, a site consultation can be 1 to 2 hours long and can be within 1 week from the phone consultation. A passionate contractor often spends his or her time getting to know the client better at this consultation. </li>
<li><b>Site Preparation/Team Meeting</b>- Depending on the project, the site preparation and the team meeting may be separate. A larger project will have a down payment at the site consultation, a second down payment a couple weeks prior to the project start date and the last payment at the final walk through. Smaller pond projects will often have a down payment at the site consultation and last payment at the final walk through. Site preparation is a meeting for the sales person, contractor's supervisor and client to review the project agreement, layout the pond project, discuss delivery of materials/supplies (on-site location), access to the site, time frame and any other questions the client may have. The site preparation meeting is typically completed in less than 1 hour. The team meeting will either occur the day of or in some cases the day prior to the start date. It is very similar to the site preparation, but this time it is with the client, supervisor and the contractor's team that will be constructing the backyard pond. This meeting is typically about a 1/2 hour with the client and then may be followed with the supervisor and team going more in depth. As I said before, inviting people on to your property can be overwhelming and if a contractor isn't going the extra mile to reduce that feeling, ask yourself why. </li>
<li><b>20 Step Process</b>- The construction is the meat and potatoes of the backyard pond project. No matter the size of the Koi pond, the process is duplicated by the contractor to complete the pond project efficiently and correctly. Many contractors will have a different method that works best for them. The process that works best for us can be viewed <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQWbnUCX-bw"><b>here</b></a>. This is the most important part of hiring a contractor and for more information on what the process for constructing a backyard pond, read the blog on it <a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2018/04/what-is-construction-process-for.html"><b>here</b></a>. Believe it or not some ecosystem ponds can be constructed in one day while others can take a month. They really are dependent on the size and accessibility of the pond project. A smaller 8' x 11' pond that is approximately 2' deep with a waterfall right on the edge will be 1 to 2 day. A slightly larger 10' x 14' pond that is approximately 2' deep with the waterfall right on the edge will be 2-3 days. A much larger pond that is 20' x 30' with multiple waterfalls and a custom intake filtration would be 15-16 days. The length of the process can easily be established on the phone consultation or in some cases a contractor will have it laid out on their website. (<a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/maintenance.html">Click Here To See Our Triton Pond Packages</a>)</li>
<li><b>Final Walk-through</b>- The construction of the backyard pond has been completed, the supervisor has gone over the system and the client has had some time to experience the pond lifestyle. The final walk through is with the client, sales person and in the case of some contractors the maintenance supervisor. In this meeting the client and contractor will discuss any new concerns/questions, maintenance options, and how the client feels the contractor did. The final walk through will take about 1 hour depending on the client. A tasty pond side beverage provided by the client can certainly extend this meetings length. </li>
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project. Larger projects may require more meetings to discuss the progress of the project and are usually less than a 1/2 hour. Deeper backyard ponds within city limits may require permits. Depending on how quickly the local government processes the permits, the build time may be extended. In this case the time frame can be a week for approval, to months if a special meeting is required for a very detailed project. Future visits after the final walk through may also be scheduled to check up on the clients comfort level, but also for marketing. Pictures of a recently completed pond are never as good as a few months to a year later. These fun visits are usually less than a 1/2 hour, again tasty beverage are always a factor. </li>
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What could effect the time it takes to construct a backyard (Koi/Ecosystem) pond?</h3>
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If you hear any contractor say that nothing will effect the time frame it will take to construct your Koi pond, RUN for the hills. Many things can cause the construction of a backyard pond to take longer than planned. Let's take a look at some of the factors that may steal time away from the project.</div>
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<li><b>Mother Nature</b>- This factor is almost self explanatory. Weather can stop construction for days and in some cases weeks if the site conditions are drastically effected. A good contractor will understand this and make it a main focus of communication to the client. </li>
<li><b>Unforeseen Issues</b>- This is something that could not be seen on the surface and once the digging has begun and typically increases the excavation and clean up of the site. It can be a very common issue like irrigation lines or something totally shocking like a mastodon skeleton. Seriously, a couple construction projects have been shut down for finding rare fossils. Unforeseen issue factors should be discussed both at the initial site consultation and when they are found. Quality contractors will provide a price for the necessary adjustments to the project and require a signature to move forward.</li>
<li><b>Project Additions/Changes</b>- Sometimes the client will want to make changes to the original design of a backyard pond or even make additions. Be sure additions are discussed with the contractor early on if the contractor hasn't already said that they are comfortable with changes being made. When additions are made, the contractor must provide a change order contract which requires a signature. The last thing a client wants is a huge financial surprise at the final payment.</li>
<li><b>Supplies</b>- This can be a sneaky factor effecting time. Many pond projects are estimated and accepted months in advance and occasionally there is a supply shortage. For backyard ponds there may be a rock shortage or if foreign products are used the supply may be held up in customs. Whatever the case is, a good contractor will be open with their communication about this potential issue. </li>
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While these are unfortunate in many cases, as long as your contractor is open and honest, they can be easily managed and the pond project will eventually go on as planned and finished to the clients satisfaction. <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Owning a pond, waterfall or fountain certainly doesn't need to be difficult, so be sure to contact us to see what we can do to educate you and set your mind at ease. For more educational information be sure to visit <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/">www.poseidonponds.com</a> or for more inspiration visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoseidonPondsLandscaping/">Facebook page</a> and start following us!</span></div>
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Having a backyard pond constructed at your home can be a simple or complicated process depending on the size and location. For this reason, many of our potential clients want to know what our construction process looks like so that they are more comfortable with their decision. A larger Koi pond will certainly come with more damage to the surrounding areas and take longer to construct. If we have easy and open access things will be much less complicated than if the area is harder to get to or is tighter. Regardless of the size and location, the actual construction of the backyard pond follows a step by step process that we follow for each pond installed.<br />
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The phone conversations, initial consultation and down payment for your new backyard pond have all happened, what's next? With most projects a meeting will be set up two weeks prior to the start date with the client, the salesperson and project supervisor. At this meeting we will review the original project scope, discuss any possible changes and map out the project with paint in the location where the work is going to be done. During the "paint and plan" we will also discuss where we will need to stage materials, how we will reach the location of the project (access), how long it will take us, what the process will look like, how we will clean the area up, determine if we need to contact MISS Dig (utility marking), discuss the final meeting, talk about the scheduled date of the project and set up the next meeting. Larger projects will have a three payment set up (30%, 30%, 40%) so, this will often be the meeting where the second payment is collected.<br />
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The day of or the day prior to the start of the project we have another meeting for our clients where they can become acquainted with our team members. During this brief meeting we will walk through the items that were discussed at the "paint and plan" meeting so that all details are addressed and understood. We understand the stress associated with a pond project and the team meet and greet is a good way to break the ice and build trust.<br />
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The Construction Process For A Backyard (Koi/Ecosystem) Pond</h3>
As Certified Aquascape Contractors we follow a process for constructing ecosystem ponds that can be duplicated from the smaller style ponds to the much larger versions. Each and every project can carry its own unique scenario, but solving them comes much easier when operating under a set process. A kicker in American football has the same exact process when it comes to preparing for a kick. No matter what the conditions are, they never change how they prepare for a kick, just the delivery. Our process is much the same, we follow a step by step process and adapt to the conditions while delivering a unique finished product. <b> Here is what the 20 step process looks like:</b><br />
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<li>Outline the pond footprint with paint</li>
<li>Place the skimmer and biological filter</li>
<li>Lay out the plumbing</li>
<li>Hook up the biological filter</li>
<li>Excavate the pond</li>
<li>Install the rubber liner and underlayment fabric</li>
<li>Hook up the skimmer and components inside, including the pump</li>
<li>Place rocks and stones in the pond</li>
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<li>Wash the rock and stones</li>
<li>Begin filling the pond</li>
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<li>Bring in topsoil for back filling around the biological filter and skimmer if needed</li>
<li>Build retaining wall if needed for the upper waterfall and stream</li>
<li>Tweak waterfall when turned on</li>
<li>Trim excess rubber liner or tuck along the pond edge</li>
<li>Complete the finishing touches like landscaping and adding mulch</li>
<li>Clean up around the pond and areas affected by the construction</li>
<li>Go over the welcome kit, familiarize the client with the pond components and their function and have the client sign off on the completed project</li>
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The project is complete, the team has left the property and the sound of construction has been replaced with splashing water. After a few days of our clients getting acquainted with there new backyard pond we will set up the final walk-through meeting with the salesperson. At this meeting we will answer any new questions or concerns that have risen since the team left, discuss maintenance programs and options offered. At the conclusion of the walk-through, when the client is completely satisfied, we will collect the final payment. </div>
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After the final walk-through, our team will continue to keep in touch to make sure the client is still enjoying their new Koi Pond. Depending on the time of year, our clients may choose to have our maintenance team come every other week or monthly for our Pond Preservation Program. The program is designed with our clients in mind and their busy lives. Our team can help as little or as much as needed so that our clients preserve their free time. Our office team will also actively be checking in with you after your purchase. <b>Here is what you can expect following the final walk-through to ensure a comfortable and educational transition into the lifestyle of owning a backyard pond:</b></div>
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Potential backyard pond owners often wonder <b>how much they'll spend on a monthly basis for electrical/power consumption</b> with their new pond. A question such as this makes a lot of sense. Long-term costs on a Koi pond should always be considered in the purchasing decision.<br />
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Unfortunately, the<b> monthly cost to run an ecosystem pond can vary depending on what options or accessories are chosen</b>. With that said, please keep in mind that these are general guidelines.<br />
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What Uses Power in or Around a Backyard Pond?</h3>
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To calculate and understand the monthly cost to run a Koi pond, we first need to look at <b>what is using power.</b> Here are some things in or around the pond that use electricity:</div>
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<li>Electronic Water Clarifying System (Ion Gen™)</li>
<li>Pond and Garden Lights (Transformer Included)</li>
<li>UV Clarifying System</li>
<li>Well Pump (Filling the Pond)</li>
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What Should You Expect to be Billed Monthly to Run Your Backyard (Koi/Ecosystem) Pond?</h3>
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<b>Motor Driven- </b>Motor driven water pumps provide consumers with a high torque, high head height pump option. Motor driven pumps are generally easier to maintain because of their solids-handling ability. It is important to note that motor driven pumps have to be operated within a specific performance curve to optimize lifespan. </div>
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<b>Typical Monthly Costs on an Electric Bill: $34-$149 *one pump application</b></div>
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<b>Asynchronous- </b>Asynchronous water pumps are a hybrid between a motor driven and magnet driven pump. They have only one moving part, making it less expensive and easy to maintain. This type of pump is extremely energy efficient, and choosing this pump over a traditional motor driven pump often pays for itself quickly in power consumption savings.</div>
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<b>Typical Monthly Costs on an Electric Bill: $19-$80 *one pump application</b></div>
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<b>Magnetic Drive (Decorative)- </b>Magnetic drive water pumps are simple and easy-to-use solution for small water features including small waterfalls. These pumps are easier to retrofit into existing water features and simple to maintain. Magnetic drive pumps have only one moving part, making them inexpensive and easy to repair. These pumps are also extremely quiet and energy efficient.</div>
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<b>Typical Monthly Costs on an Electric Bill: $3-$30 *one pump application</b></div>
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<b>Electric Water Clarifying System (Ion Gen™)- </b>The IonGen™ effectively removes algae without the use of traditional liquid chemicals and is designed with a microprocessor that sends a signal to its ion producing probe, helping to control algae throughout the entire water feature.</div>
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<b>Average Monthly Cost: Less than $1</b></div>
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<b>Automatic Dosing System- </b>The Aquascape Automatic Dosing System accurately and consistently applies your choice of specially-formulated water treatments, eliminating the guesswork and routine of adding water treatments to your water feature.</div>
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<b>Average Monthly Cost: Less than $1</b></div>
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<b>Aeration System- </b>Every biological process that occurs in ponds is dependent on oxygen. This is especially important in warmer temperatures or at night when plants are not converting sunlight into oxygen. Pond aerators directly supply dissolved oxygen to ponds and other water features, helping all biological processes and resulting in healthier fish and plants.</div>
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<b>Average Monthly Cost: $1-$6</b></div>
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<b>Ultra Violet Clarifier- </b>In a pond, green water can be treated safely and effectively. UV clarifiers use a technologically-advanced high-output UVC bulb to eliminate 'green water'.</div>
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<b>Average Monthly Cost: $2-$7</b><br />
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<b>Pond and Garden Lights- </b>Adding a completely different dimension to any water feature, pond and garden lights use LED lights to light up the nighttime scene. With the use of low-voltage transformers the LED light are extremely energy efficient and the LED's average a 40,000 hour lifespan. </div>
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<b>Typical Monthly Cost on an Electric Bill: $1-$18</b></div>
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<b>Pond Heater- </b>During the winter months, especially here in Michigan, some pond owners who have fish choose to install a pond heater to help keep a hole in the ice. Keeping a hole in the ice allows potentially toxic gases to escape the pond environment. Pond heaters are typically used from December to March in Michigan</div>
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<b>Typical Monthly Cost on Electric Bill: $12-$300</b></div>
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<b>Submersible Well Pump- </b>Many water features have an automatic fill valve installed to make up any water loss from evaporation. While the fill valve itself does not use electricity, if a home has a submersible well pump, it will need to refill the water storage tank with each use of the fill valve. While we do not have a direct cost from the fill valve, we do have a nation wide average for the submersible well pump for a family of 4 each using 120 gallons a day.</div>
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<b>Typical Monthly Cost on an Electric Bill: $3-$5</b></div>
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<b>How Does The Monthly Cost of a Backyard (Koi/Ecosystem) Pond Compare to Other Water Features?</b></h3>
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Generally, other water features like a<b> waterfall or a decorative fountain </b>have a lower monthly cost for electricity due to the simple fact that they are smaller and require smaller pumps. <br />
Aside from their smaller stature, <b>pondless waterfalls and fountainscapes </b>will have the same costs listed above, as they use the same pumps, water quality and clarification products, and other accessories.<br />
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Is There Other Alternative Power Sources For Ponds?</h3>
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As the world continues to go green, many of our clients will ask us if there are alternative power sources to reduce the monthly electric cost associated with ponds. <b>While we have seen some options on the market like solar powered decorative pumps, wind driven aerators, and solar powered aerators, they really haven't been flying off the shelves.</b> The pumps do not have a strong output and have a very low water volume output and since they don't have a back up battery supply they can't keep a constant circulation of the water. The wind and solar aeration systems have a much higher initial cost and with the already low energy efficient air pumps, many consumers don't see the benefit of that route. In the last 10 years, the pond industry has made some major improvements and strides towards reducing the carbon footprint. With companies like <a href="https://www.aquascapeinc.com/">Aquascape, Inc.</a> leading the way, we look forward to seeing what comes next.</div>
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My three part series of cost associated with a backyard pond is now complete and I hope that you now have a good idea of what to expect. I want to make sure your questions are answered so please feel free to send your questions to my e-mail: <a href="mailto:poseidonpondscory@gmail.com">poseidonpondscory@gmail.com</a> <b> If this is the first of the three blogs you have read, be sure to click the links below and catch up. </b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2018/03/how-much-does-backyard-koiecosystem.html">How Much Does A Backyard (Koi/Ecosystem) Pond Cost?</a></span><br />
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In my last blog we addressed: How much does a backyard (Koi/ecosystem) pond cost? In this blog I continue the conversation by addressing how the cost of a pond compares to other water feature types.</div>
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When we talk to potential clients we will often use the phrase, "water feature." This could mean lots of things from natural earth bottom ponds, swimming pools or decorative fountainscapes. For this blog lets narrow it down to three different types of water features.<br />
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So What Is A Waterfall or Fountain?</h3>
In the last blog, "<a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2018/03/how-much-does-backyard-koiecosystem.html">How Much Does A Backyard Pond Cost?</a>", we looked at what a Koi pond is. So what is a Waterfall and Fountain then? I won't get super detailed in this blog and will certainly produce future blogs dedicated to each water feature, including an ecosystem pond.<br />
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<b>Waterfall or Pondless Waterfall</b>- <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A Pondless Waterfall is simply a re-circulating waterfall or stream without the presence of an open pond. Waterfalls work by pumping water contained in a large, underground reservoir up and through the Waterfall Spillway This allows the water to flow down the waterfall and back into the reservoir. This simple </span>re-circulation<span style="font-family: inherit;"> system requires very little maintenance, is easy to install, and ideal for families with young children or pets that love to play in water.</span></span><br />
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<b>Decorative Fountain or Fountainscape</b>- <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Outdoor Fountain Kits can be added to any space in your yard, making them an ideal choice if you want a smaller water feature. Butterflies and birds will enjoy the refreshment your fountain brings to the garden. You’ll delight in the new sights and sounds of nature that a fountain kit provides.</span> <span style="background-color: white;">Re-circulating fountains are easy-to-install, low maintenance water features that create a unique focal point in your landscape. </span><span style="background-color: white;">The fountain works by pumping water contained in a large, underground reservoir up and through your fountain of choice, allowing the water to flow back into the reservoir.</span></span><br />
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Why Would Someone Want A Waterfall or Fountain Instead Of A Backyard Pond?</h3>
During our conversations with potential clients about their water feature options, 90% of the time we are quickly asked why would someone want a different water feature. Like we discussed in the last blog, water features are not that different from buying a new car. Car buyers are not all the same, people have different wants and needs. Someone might want a silver SUV with black leather while the next buyer wants a red convertible with tan leather. Well, with water features our buyers want options too... So let's look at some of the reasons why someone might chose a waterfall or decorative fountain over a pond.<br />
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<li><b>Space</b>- Ponds require a larger footprint and some clients have a small space available that waterfalls or fountains would better fit in.</li>
<li><b>Safety</b>- Pondless waterfalls and fountainscapes have very little to no open water, which makes them safer for clients concerned about their children or pets.</li>
<li><b>Maintenance</b>- With less open water, waterfalls and fountains are less maintenance than the already low maintenance ecosystem pond.</li>
<li><b>Fish/Wildlife</b>- Some clients do not want fish or do not want to attract wildlife, so the waterfall and fountain is much more appealing.</li>
<li><b>Artistic Look vs. Natural Look</b>- More common in urban areas, some clients are looking for the more artistic look of a fountain than a more natural look of a pond or waterfall.</li>
<li><b>Sound</b>- Sound is a very common reason for choosing a waterfall or fountain over a Koi pond. Some clients simply just want the sound of flowing or splashing water and not all the other stuff that comes with a backyard pond.</li>
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How Does The Cost Of A Backyard Pond Compare To A Waterfall or Fountain?</h3>
From the last blog, "<a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2018/03/how-much-does-backyard-koiecosystem.html">How Much Does A Backyard (Koi/Ecosystem) Pond Cost</a>?", you could see how the price can vary quite a bit. Everyone has different tastes, goals, locations and budgets. As far as backyard pond price comparison with other water feature types, one might expect to find the following:<br />
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Just as the cost of a backyard pond can vary, so can the cost of a pondless waterfall. If you have not read the last blog, be sure to reference it to see what can affect the cost. Since waterfalls can be built in smaller spaces, they tend to have a lower starting price than their pond counterpart. The average <b>do-it-yourselfer spends $1,500 to $10,000</b>, based on the size and options added. A client who hires a <b>professional installation of a pondless waterfall on average will spend $3,500 to $30,000</b> without any landscaping, again depending on the size and options. Also similar to ponds, <b>waterfalls can be custom built with a full landscape where clients might spend between $15,000 to $100,000</b>.<br />
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When it comes to the cost of a water feature, fountainscapes tend to start at the lower end of the cost scale and clients looking to just add water to their landscape with a lower planned budget find them very appealing. Decorative fountains have the lower cost, but they too can vary just as the waterfalls and ponds can. You can choose to have one decorative piece with a small self contained basin or you could have multiple decorative pieces on top of a rainwater harvesting basin. As <b>a do-it-yourself project, you can expect to spend on average between $500 and $5,000</b> based on the size and options. When a client hires <b>a professional installation of a fountainscape they will spend anywhere from $1,000 to $20,000</b> without any landscaping, again depending on the size and options. <b>Custom fountain installations with complete landscaping is not very common, but a client could spend between $10,000 and $100,000</b>. <br />
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If you have made it this far, you now have a good idea how much a backyard (Koi/ecosystem pond costs and how the cost of a pond compares to other water features. We covered a portion of the cost to maintain a pond in, "<a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2018/03/how-much-does-pond-waterfall-or.html">How Much Does A Pond, Waterfall or Fountain Cleaning/Opening Cost?</a>" and plan to add how much in season maintenance costs as well as how much a pond closing/shutdown costs. <b>So what costs are left?</b> Well, stay tuned for the next blog where I explore another question potential clients often ask before purchasing a pond,<a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2018/03/monthly-electrical-costs-to-run.html"> how much does a backyard (Koi/ecosystem) pond cost to run per month/annually (Energy Consumption)</a>?<br />
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We are asked many questions when it comes to water features, but there is one question more than any other. That question is: <b>How much does a backyard (Koi/Ecosystem) pond cost? </b>For us this can be a rather difficult question because it just isn't that simple. For this article I will do my best to explain why and help you determine how much a pond may cost. We also want to point out that we will be using multiple terms to describe a pond. Backyard, Koi and Ecosystem are all commonly used terms to describe a decorative, small style pond that has a filtration system, fish, and plants. They are usually installed close to the home or outdoor living area. </div>
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Typically most of our potential customers are just looking for a ballpark/roundabout price and we fully understand why they want that. Quite simply, they really just don't know how much a pond really costs. If you have ever purchased a car then you will know that it just isn't that simple for us to give an exact price. When looking to buy a car you could start out at a base price of $30,000 and after seeing the available options quickly be signing the purchase agreement of that car for $45,000. You certainly can't be driving around a car without heated leather seats, Bluetooth capabilities, sunroof, and heck new minivans have built in power vacuums today. </div>
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Looking at the fact that most Americans keep their car on average for no more than five years, why add all the options then? Well, the answer is that most people adding options to their car<b> know the importance of getting what they want the first time so they don't regret their purchase later. </b> Think about how much time you spend in your car, don't you want your car to provide you with comfort, reliability, quality and longevity? <b> </b></div>
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This same thought process of buying a car applies to our potential pond buyers as well.</div>
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You're going to look at the pond every day for as long as you live in your home and choosing all of the add on's you want up front is super important to ensure maximum enjoyment with minimal maintenance. For that reason most potential clients choose to purchase the backyard pond that will provide them with most happiness for the long run.</div>
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Unfortunately, in our industry many potential pond owners focus on the initial price and aim to seek out the lowest bid for their project. The cheapest contractor often comes with the sacrifice of quality, aesthetics, low-maintenance, and warranties. Ultimately, the cheapest bid amounts to more regret and unlike our car purchase above, where you might be able to trade in the regret, an ecosystem pond isn't easily traded in...</div>
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Some of the most common "add on's"found in the purchase of a ecosystem pond are:</div>
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<li>Stream Add On's</li>
<li>Waterfall Upgrades</li>
<li>Larger Rocks</li>
<li>Advanced Decorative Rocks</li>
<li>Nighttime Illumination Packages</li>
<li>Aquatic Plant Packages</li>
<li>Fish Packages</li>
<li>Fish Caves</li>
<li>String Algae Elimination System</li>
<li>Automatic Water Treatment Dosing System</li>
<li>Bottom Aeration System</li>
<li>Faux Rock Cover for Electrical Outlet</li>
<li>Automatic Water Fill Valve System</li>
<li>Maintenance Programs</li>
<li>Decorative Fountain Accessory</li>
<li>Cantilevered Rock Edge</li>
<li>Filtration Upgrades or Add On's</li>
<li>Wetland Filtration System</li>
<li>Rainwater Harvesting Add On's</li>
<li>Landscaping (gardens, plantings, patio's, fire pit, etc.)</li>
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It is not hard to see that there are quite a few add on's for a koi pond. When someone receives an estimate from our company we will thoroughly review each option as to educate the homeowner on the benefits of adding the options.<br />
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How Does Installation Affect The Cost?</h3>
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When someone asks our company how much a backyard pond costs, the installation also plays a role. The first factor has to do with the site itself. The second factor has to do with extent of the installation. The prices we list for our pond packages are for the equipment, materials and labor to install that particular package. <b>Here are a few items we often come across at our consultation or during the construction process at the site that play a role on the cost</b>:</div>
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<li>Irrigation systems that need to be moved</li>
<li>Access to the site of the koi pond installation</li>
<li>The removal of an old water feature</li>
<li>Tree roots</li>
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We will discuss some of the above items during our first conversations while reviewing the submitted pictures from our clients but there are some things you just can't see. Regardless of when they are discovered it is important for you to know what they are and how we address them. During the consultation we can identify some of the issues and provide costs, but during installation it works a little different. If we can handle the unforeseen issue within our planned project, we will note the issue and continue the project. If the issue will affect the planned project, we will briefly stop the project, provide the homeowner with the adjusted cost and continue the project with signed approval. It is very important for us to keep our client informed and not to show up at the last meeting with surprise costs.</div>
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Now lets take a look at the second factor of backyard pond installation that may affect the cost. Gardening has long been one of the most popular hobbies in the United States and many of our clients are definitely gardening enthusiasts. Knowing this, we try to be open to their needs by offering different options for the installation process of koi ponds. This allows us to help as much or as little as our customer desires. This flexibility leads to less stress and more savings.</div>
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<b>1.) Do-It-Yourself Installation-</b> While we would love to install each and every pond, we are well aware of our clients ability to do projects on their own. We can provide and deliver all of the materials necessary to install an ecosystem to the clients home. The homeowner will then be responsible for all labor involved in the project, including excavation, installation of the liner, installation of all the equipment, plumbing installation, rock setting, gravel spreading, final grading, adding water, cleaning and flushing the system, electrical, landscaping, etc.</div>
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Although the concept of installing a backyard pond is not very complex and plenty of instructional information is available, it does require some attention to detail and there is not much margin for error. I will often only suggest a do-it-yourself pond installation of what we offer to a skilled and seasoned gardener. </div>
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<b>The average do-it-yourselfer spends between $2,500 and $15,000, based on the size of the pond and options added.</b> </div>
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<b>2.) Pond Without Any Landscaping-</b> Since we specialize in water feature construction and installation this is typically our most common option for koi ponds. This includes the materials and equipment to complete the ecosystem pond, the labor to excavate, the labor to install the liner and equipment, the labor to install the required pond plumbing, the setting of the rocks, the cleaning and flushing of the system, filling the pond with water, and the clean up of the mess we may have made.</div>
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The homeowner is then responsible for the installation of the electrical outlet if needed, the final grade and the landscaping around the backyard pond.</div>
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<b>Most homeowners will spend between $8,000 and $30,000 on a Pond Without Any Landscaping, again depending on the size and options.</b> </div>
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For the convenience of our potential clients we offer several packages for ponds without any landscaping due the wide range that could be spent with this option. When we get into much larger koi ponds with many options we will typically design a custom feature and that could exceed the prices listed above. </div>
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***See the options that we have available for ponds without any landscaping, <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/maintenance.html">here.</a></div>
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<b>Most customers will spend $15,000 to $100,000 on a complete landscape package, with a higher amounts between the $30,000 to $60,000. </b></div>
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Other Helpful Pond Related Resources Courtesy of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzX0_W2sLYkWBS21QsJWJA">Aquascape Inc's YouTube Page</a>:</h4>
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*As <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS2DQPYMiYQ">Certified Aquascape Contractors</a> we find that our clients see <a href="https://www.aquascapeinc.com/">Aquascape Incs.</a> videos and information as very helpful. </div>
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-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IChmS_6yF3Q&index=12&list=PL2SpPXRKmZ_sQV5f466tXAecaRqsTgXV3">Aquascape Ecosystem Pond Video</a></div>
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-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSWOh-EkxS0">Ecosystem Pond Installation Video</a></div>
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-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYe-2weWOrA&list=PL2SpPXRKmZ_sQV5f466tXAecaRqsTgXV3">The World's Most Beautiful Backyard Ponds Video</a><br />
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Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com0Dexter, MI 48130, USA42.3491627 -83.88970569999997942.1614152 -84.212429199999974 42.5369102 -83.566982199999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-50484805426275795572018-03-05T08:00:00.000-08:002018-03-05T08:00:33.559-08:00How Much Does A Pond, Waterfall or Fountain Cleaning Cost?<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the most common questions we get as a pond or water feature builder revolves around maintenance. <b>Water feature maintenance for Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping can be divided into four separate categories. </b></span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;"> Spring Cleanings/Openings </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"> Summer Visits</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;"> Fall Closings/Shutdowns</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Out of the four categories of water feature maintenance, the Spring Cleaning/Opening involves the most work, but is certainly the most important as well. It is the perfect time to refresh the look of your water feature, reduce the maintenance for the upcoming season, fix/change the structural look of things, improve fish and plant health, etc. <b>With the emphasis of maintenance focused on the Spring Cleaning/Opening our clients will then often ask, "how much does a pond, waterfall or fountain cleaning cost?" </b> The initial answer we give is, it depends... Lets take a look at why.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2018/02/do-i-need-to-clean-my-pond-waterfall-or.html">Click Here To Read Our Article "Do I Need To Clean My Pond, Waterfall or Fountain?"</a></b></span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Type of Water Feature</b>- The very first factor that we look at when determining the price of a cleaning is based on the type of the feature. At Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping we have three categories. Pond, Waterfall or Fountain. We will describe them in more detail in the next section.</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The Who and When of the Last Cleaning</b>- At Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping we use this factor to separate water features into three groups. One group is clients that have had their pond cleaned by Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping within the last two years. This group has a lower price since we know that the pond has been cleaned in the last two years, but also that it has been cleaned by our standards as well. The second group is are clients whose ponds have never been cleaned before. Water features in this group require what we call an exploratory drain and clean. We will completely drain the feature, perform the cleaning services and then do a complete study of all of the components and how the system works. The exploratory drain and clean not only allows us to get acquainted with a new feature but it also allows us to identify possible issues and propose improvements. All information is kept in our Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping customer relationship management system for future reference. The final group would be water features that we have worked on, cleaned, explored or consulted but that have not used our maintenance services in the last two years. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>1.</b> 0 to 50 miles <b>2.</b> 50-75 miles <b>3</b>. 75-100 miles <b>4.</b> 100+ miles</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Other Factors</b>- The final factor we will use to determine the price of cleaning a pond, waterfall or fountain is what we call, other. Some things that would be considered as, "other" could extend the time it takes us to complete our cleaning. The cleaning prices are determined by the above factors, so an "other" has to be identified and used to see if more time needs to be added to the cleaning. The following is what we at Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping see as others:</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The depth of the pond or waterfall basin</b>- The deeper the feature, the longer it takes for us to drain, clean and fill.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Access to the water feature</b>- If a water feature is in location with difficult access it may take our team longer to move our equipment. Access can also be a challenge for us when it comes to the nearest electrical outlet or water faucet, if they are far away it requires us to bring more hose or power cord. One other access issue would be where we can pump the waste water from the cleaning. If the location is far away we will need to bring more hoses.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Fish, Plants and Wildlife</b>- Many water features have fish, plants and other wildlife in and around them. If you have many fish, frogs, tadpoles or other wildlife it will often add time to the cleaning service by having to capture them and transfer them to the holding tank. Some of our older features will have a well established area of plants within the water feature. An excess of plants could also extend the time it takes our team to complete the cleaning.</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Extra or Specialty Equipment</b>- Our prices are based off the basic equipment that we typically install on a water feature. (1-Pump, 1-Mechanical Filter, 1-Biological Filter, Some Lights and 1-Aeration System) When we start having multiple filters or pumps the price may change if it takes us longer to hook up. Specialty equipment like UV sterilizers, pressure filters, external pumps, or other filters often takes longer to clean and turn on, but also often requires special training for our staff.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The type of water feature is certainly one of the factors that we use to determine how much a pond, waterfall or fountain cleaning costs. So what kind of water feature do you have? Lets take a look!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>A pond is an open body of water varying in size that will often have mechanical and biological filtration.</b> Ponds will have fish, plants and other wildlife living in and around them. Some ponds will have waterfalls, streams, bogs and wetlands attached to them. What we call a pond can be also be labeled names such as an ecosystem pond, koi pond, goldfish pond, reflecting pond, formal pond and many more. Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping has four different pricing categories for ponds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">A waterfall can be called many different names.<span style="font-weight: normal;"> The most common names are pondless waterfall, disappearing falls, never ending falls, cascade falls and a few others. Regardless, we categorize a waterfall as a water feature that is predominantly a stream with falls that has most of its water supply stored beneath the ground and very little to no water above the storage area. We call the </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">underground</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> storage area the waterfall basin. The basin size is typically determined by the length of the stream and falls. Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping has three pricing categories for waterfalls.</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Fountains are typically the smallest features that we clean at Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> Not only do they have many different names, but the also vary in size. We either call them fountains or fountainscapes, but we have also heard them called decorative water features, spitters, artistic fountains, tiered fountains etc. At Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping we have two pricing categories for fountains. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Throughout our industry many companies have different ways for pricing pond, waterfall or fountain cleanings. </span>Some charge by the hour, some charge by the square footage and some even charge by the gallons.<span style="font-weight: normal;"> I personally have been cleaning water features since 2002 and have tweaked and altered the way we price and perform the service many times. With sixteen years of </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">experience</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> and as members of Aquascape, Inc.'s Certified Aquascape Contractor program we stay up on the latest methods and trends of the industry when determining our pricing. </span>Here is our 2018 pricing for pond, waterfall and fountain cleanings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;">(9) </span>XXL Ecosystem Pond <span style="font-weight: normal;">$2,400 $4,200</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;">0-50 miles round trip - Included in the cleaning price</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;"> 50-75 miles round trip - Additional $50</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nK8YZI5mEXyxgJNyqqhcx7kVknKgCDG9Pn7XJIIn930/edit">Pond Cleaning Service Details & Description</a></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OiezXhSTGnFVJRn6zX5WqX57D7hGWy0-5GqJQhvYeis/edit">Waterfall Cleaning Service Details & Description</a></span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/opening-closings.html">Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping Openings & Closings Page-</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2016/02/spring-cleaning-your-water-feature-what.html">Spring Cleaning Your Water Feature, What To Know-</a></span></li>
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Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com2Dexter, MI 48130, USA42.3491627 -83.88970569999997942.1614152 -84.212429199999974 42.5369102 -83.566982199999984tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-66256702048130181622018-02-26T08:00:00.000-08:002018-02-26T13:17:16.357-08:00Do I Need To Clean My Pond, Waterfall or Fountain?<br />
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At Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping we are often asked by our clients, "Do I need to clean my water feature this year?" (Water Feature can mean a pond, waterfall or fountain) There are certainly many factors that could bring about a yes or no answer to this question.<br />
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Typically many of the concerns people have before purchasing and having a pond installed revolve around the topic of how much maintenance will be involved. To be completely honest, from years of trade shows, garden tours and other events when I am face to face with potential clients the first reaction when they see a water feature of any kind is, "That looks like way too much maintenance for me." The good news is they are less maintenance than the lawn or garden they replaced. Better yet, manufacturers like <a href="https://www.aquascapeinc.com/" target="_blank">Aquascape, Inc.</a>, have developed and tested many revolutionary tools to reduce the already low maintenance.<br />
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The topic of this article often creates a level of confusion because two terms are often used to describe the maintenance preformed in the Spring months. One term is <b>cleaning</b> and the other term is <b>opening</b>, so lets shed some light on this.<br />
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What Does A pond, Waterfall Or Fountain Cleaning Mean?</h3>
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At Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping we define the cleaning of a water feature as the process by which we restore the overall look as if it was just recently installed. The cleaning of your pond, waterfall or fountain may include the following:</div>
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<li>drain the feature completely, remove the wildlife (Fish, Frogs, etc.) and safely place them into a holding tank.</li>
<li>wash the feature with a heavy spray of water (sometimes a power washer is required)</li>
<li>vacuum loose debris from the feature and trim back aquatic plants</li>
<li>re-stack rocks, check lighting and install equipment</li>
<li>begin refilling the pond</li>
<li>safely acclimate and release wildlife</li>
<li>turn system back on and check overall performance</li>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nK8YZI5mEXyxgJNyqqhcx7kVknKgCDG9Pn7XJIIn930/edit">For More Details On The Cleaning Process Click Here!</a><br />
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What Does A Pond, Waterfall or Fountain Opening Mean?</h3>
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At Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping we define the opening of a water feature as the process by which we simply get the system up and running without a full cleaning. Technically the opening process is included in the cleaning process. The opening of your pond, waterfall or fountain may include the following:</div>
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<li>remove debris from skimmer, pump chamber, or waterfall vault by skimming with a net</li>
<li>install equipment and check lighting</li>
<li>turn system back on and check the overall performance</li>
<li>trim back aquatic plants if requested</li>
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As you can see they are typically one in the same, one just has more steps involved. So now that we have described the difference between a cleaning and and opening of a pond, waterfall or fountain we should look at the reasons for and the reason for not cleaning the water feature.<br />
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Reasons For Cleaning Your Pond, Waterfall Or Fountain</h3>
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Typically the top reason our clients request for their pond, waterfall or fountain to be cleaned is simply because they would like for it to look like it was brand new or recently installed. Here are some other reasons that you would want to clean you water feature.</div>
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<li>The water color is brown from the breakdown of leaves or other organic debris (Looks like a giant cup of tea)</li>
<li>The water color is green throughout from excess nutrients causing an algae bloom (Looks like pea soup)</li>
<li>The water color is almost black with very little visibility, possibly from the death of wildlife (Looks almost like cola)</li>
<li>When standing by the pond you smell a noxious odor similar to ammonia</li>
<li>It was a very harsh winter and all wildlife, including your fish have died</li>
<li>The size of the water feature has seemed to have shrunk from either excess plant growth or too much debris build up on the bottom of the pond</li>
<li>You are constantly having to remove debris from your pump or filter media</li>
<li>The flow of water in you fountain, waterfall or stream seems weak.</li>
<li>You prefer to have an annual cleaning to keep the maintenance of the feature during the season as low as possible.</li>
<li>It makes you feel much more comfortable to have a professional clean the pond, waterfall or fountain each year to make sure the equipment is functioning properly, the feature is in good condition and to fix an issues before they become much worse. </li>
<li>You would like a new look, maybe redoing a waterfall or changing out some rocks</li>
<li>And as stated above you really like when the pond, waterfall or fountain looks like it was just recently installed. </li>
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Reasons For Not Having Your Pond, Waterfall Or Fountain Cleaned</h3>
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There are certainly many reasons that you would have for wanting to clean your pond, waterfall or fountain, so what are some reasons for not having the feature cleaned? We honestly prefer to have our clients do an annual cleaning, but we fully understand that not every one does. It is important for us to be completely open and honest, take our business hat off per say, so here are some of the reasons we hear for not having your pond, waterfall or fountain cleaned.</div>
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<li>The pond or waterfall is well balanced and we do not want to disrupt the ecosystem</li>
<li>The fish are extremely important and the cleaning might harm them</li>
<li>The washing may damage the plants, rock or liner</li>
<li>Everything looks fine and we don't see a need to have it done</li>
<li>The cost of the cleaning is too much</li>
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Many of our clients choose to have the cleaning done biannually instead of annually and we are happy to help in any way. We offer our best recommendations for the water feature and then the rest is up to you. We keep detailed records of all our water features and the factors that may change the ability to keep the maintenance low.<br />
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What Do I Do If I Just Want To Have A Conversation About My Pond, Waterfall or Fountain With A Professional? </h3>
Each and every year we are contacted by homeowners that have owned a home or just purchased a home with a pond, waterfall or fountain and seek us out for guidance. The typical inquiry that we get is, "help! we have this water feature and have no idea what to do." So here are some helpful tips to get you started with our consultation services.</div>
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<li>Take pictures of the pond, waterfall or fountain for us to see while we are talking with you. (Typically we like a couple wide view pictures from different angles, shots of equipment, the closest electrical outlet or water faucet. Take as many as you think will be helpful for us to see.)</li>
<li>Try to take some measurements of the feature or be able to relate the size to something familiar. (i.e. It's about the size of a mini van)</li>
<li>Try to have some measurements of the distance between the water feature and the power source and or water source.</li>
<li>Let us know what the access to the pond, waterfall or fountain is like so we know how easy it is to get to your water feature.</li>
<li>The more information you can provide to us the better we will be able to advise you on what needs to be done.</li>
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Owning a pond, waterfall or fountain certainly doesn't need to be difficult, so be sure to contact us to see what we can do to educate you and set your mind at ease. For more educational information be sure to visit <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/">www.poseidonponds.com</a> or for more inspiration visit our Facebook page and start following us!</div>
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<a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/opening-closings.html">Water Features Openings/Closings Webpage</a></div>
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<a href="http://poseidonpondmann.blogspot.com/2016/02/spring-cleaning-your-water-feature-what.html">Spring Cleaning Your Water Feature, What To Know</a></div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nK8YZI5mEXyxgJNyqqhcx7kVknKgCDG9Pn7XJIIn930/edit">Pond Opening/Start Up Service Description</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Having been around for years, WaterScape is located in South Lyon, Michigan and specializes in the design and construction of custom water features from the Aquascape brand. The company also installs waterfalls, rivers, streams, pondless (disappearing waterfall) and fountainscapes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Lotus Gardenscapes</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Located in Dexter Michigan, Lotus Gardenscapes mostly a landscaping company, has also been around in the Ann Arbor area for many years. They have installed lots of ponds and fountains, with the main brand they install being Pond Builder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Aquatec Ponds LLC</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Also with many years of business, Aquatec installs a wide variety of options for ponds and water features including Easy Pro Pond Products.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Iron Wood Stone LLC</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Also from the South Lyon area, they install Aquascape and Pond Builder pond and water features.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Terrafirma</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Focusing mainly on residential and commercial landscaping, this Ypsilanti Michigan based company also offers basement waterproofing and water feature construction.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So there are 5 companies to consider if your're getting quotes for your Ann Arbor, Michigan pond and water feature installation project. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You may like to take a look at these great resources:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/maintenance.html" target="_blank">What is a Ecosystem Pond?</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/pondless-waterfalls.html" target="_blank">What Is a Pondless Waterfall?</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/fountainscapes.html" target="_blank">What Is a Fountainscape?</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you for taking the time to read our article on "Who Are The Best Pond Builders In Ann Arbor, Michigan?." If you are looking for more information or would like to speak with us about your project please <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/contact-.html" target="_blank">Contact Us</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Appreciatively Yours,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cory Mann</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Poseidon PondMann</span><br />
<br />Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-65452180594612702822016-02-12T11:48:00.000-08:002016-02-12T11:48:40.266-08:00Spring Cleaning Your Water Feature, What To Know<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">S</span>pring is just over a month away and many people are anxious to get back to the days of sitting by their water feature and being soothed by the sounds of the flowing or babbling water. For most of our water feature clients they must first have their water feature<a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/opening-closings.html" target="_blank"> professionally cleaned</a> before that moment of relaxation commences. What is a <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/opening-closings.html" target="_blank">spring cleaning</a> and what do I mean by a water feature, you ask?<br />
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At <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">Poseidon Ponds and Landscaping</a> we prefer to use the phrase water feature because it allows us to encompass a wide variety of styles and functions. Here is a list that will help you further understand why we use the phrase, water feature.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/maintenance.html" target="_blank">Ecosystem pond</a> constructed by <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping</a><br /> of Dexter, Michigan in Chelsea, Michigan.</td></tr>
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<li><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/maintenance.html" target="_blank">EcoSystem Pond</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/pondless-waterfalls.html" target="_blank">Pondless Waterfall</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/fountainscapes.html" target="_blank">Fountain</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/fountainscapes.html" target="_blank">Fountainscape</a></li>
<li>Koi Pond</li>
<li><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/patio-ponds.html" target="_blank">Patio Pond</a></li>
<li>Garden Pond</li>
<li>Formal Pond</li>
<li>Natural Swim Pond/Pool</li>
<li>Hydroponic System</li>
<li>Rain Garden</li>
<li><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/detention-retention-ponds.html" target="_blank">Detention Pond</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/detention-retention-ponds.html" target="_blank">Retention Pond</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/detention-retention-ponds.html" target="_blank">Farm or Earth Bottom Pond</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mishorelinepartnership.org/" target="_blank">Lakeshore</a></li>
<li>Catch Basin</li>
<li>Bioswale</li>
<li>Dry Creek Bed</li>
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The styles of water features have many trade names and can often be confused with one another. Each water feature style has somewhat of a unique way to be maintained, so when consulting with a professional about your water feature be very specific about your water feature and be sure to <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/contact-.html" target="_blank">share many pictures</a> with them so that your needs are being fully and properly addressed. The incorrect methods could spell disaster in many ways but mainly on the pocketbook.<br />
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Many water feature styles such as <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/fountainscapes.html" target="_blank">fountains</a>, <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/fountainscapes.html" target="_blank">fountainscapes</a>, formal ponds and <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/pondless-waterfalls.html" target="_blank">pondless waterfalls</a> are meant to not only sound great but to look spotless as well. During the course of a season, weather, nature and other factors will cause debris build up, stains and plenty of rank odors. A full <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/opening-closings.html" target="_blank">spring cleaning</a> returns your water feature to its former glory and kicks of the warm season the right way.<br />
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Other water feature styles like the <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/maintenance.html" target="_blank">ecosystem pond</a> or hydroponic system work with <a href="http://www.aquascapeinc.com/ecosystem-pond-approach" target="_blank">5 key components</a> (mechanical and biological filtration, pumps and plumbing, rocks and gravel, aquatic plants and fish) and over cleaning them will offset the balance so a full <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/opening-closings.html" target="_blank">spring cleaning</a> may not be the best method. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">EcoSystem <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/opening-closings.html" target="_blank">pond cleaning</a> in<br /> AnnArbor, Michigan done by<br /> <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">PoseidonPonds & Landscaping's</a><br /><a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/water-feature-maintenance.html" target="_blank">Pond PreservationProgram.</a></td></tr>
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While many people fear<a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/opening-closings.html" target="_blank"> cleaning</a> a balanced water feature like an ecosystem pond it is very important that if one of <a href="http://www.aquascapeinc.com/ecosystem-pond-approach" target="_blank">5 key components</a> is not in balance that it gets fixed.When one is not balanced then the others will begin to fail as well. This is often the case when we take calls at <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping</a> where the homeowner is experiencing high levels of algae or cloudy water conditions. Our <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/water-feature-maintenance.html" target="_blank">Pond Preservation Program</a> is designed to not only help correct the issues of our clients water feature but to also help educate them on ways to balance their system by targeting the source of the problem and not just masking it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Poseidon Pond Mann wearing the algae <br />killer mask during a <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/water-feature-maintenance.html" target="_blank">PondPreservation Program</a> <br />pond maintenance visit in Milan, Michigan. </td></tr>
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Masking it, what am I talking about? Well for years and years the water <br />
feature industry has generated an approach to the presence of algae as an item to quickly address and remove immediately. The industry as a whole makes tons of money from the sales of algae killers often referred to as, algaecides. Don't get me wrong, the need for a good algae killer is often needed if the situation is out of control but it is still masking why the algae is there in the first place. I will save the details for a later blog but the quick answer is, the algae is a problem because the balance is off somewhere and that source, whether too much nutrients or not enough <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/poseidon-plants.html" target="_blank">aquatic plants</a>, should be addressed. The algae killer mask will wear off eventually and the result will be a higher nutrient load with more organic debris build up and in almost all cases even more algae the next time.<br />
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As you have read there are many different styles of water features and many different approaches to performing a <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/opening-closings.html" target="_blank">spring cleaning</a>. The good news is that <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping</a> can do all the dirty work for you but also provide the education and information for the avid gardeners and pond enthusiast to <a href="http://www.pond-maintenance.services/first-thing-you-need-to-clean-your-pond.html" target="_blank">clean their water feature themselves</a>. Remember this line, "Water features are meant to be enjoyed and provide a relaxing environment so if you find yourself hating yours and stressed out, something isn't right." Owning a water feature is not rocket science and with a little guidance it is quite enjoyable. <br />
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Thank you for taking the time to read my blog today. Please be sure to visit <a href="http://www.poseidonponds/">www.poseidonponds</a> for more details and helpful tips or visit our social media pages on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoseidonPondsLandscaping/" target="_blank">facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/poseidonponds/" target="_blank">instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/PoseidonPonds" target="_blank">twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/poseidonponds/" target="_blank">pinterest</a> and <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/100796731229673869391/+Poseidonponds/posts" target="_blank">google+</a><br />
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Appreciatively Yours,<br />
Poseidon Pond Mann<br />
Cory Mann <br />
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Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com0Dexter, MI 48130, USA42.338369700000008 -83.88855519999998542.291414200000006 -83.969236199999983 42.385325200000011 -83.807874199999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-81241269060616648772016-02-08T09:54:00.000-08:002016-02-08T10:03:33.121-08:00Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping of Dexter, Michigan is Hiring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">I</span></b> look back to that day four years ago when I decided to leave a very comfortable position with a company that I had been a part of for 10 plus years and truly can't believe how far we have come. February is typically a month where most people see a landscaping company as one that is sitting around looking at weather forecasts hoping for snow. To us at <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping</a> it is a very busy month filled with business planning, maintenance contract negotiations, new landscape project meetings, new landscape project estimates, home builder show prep, marketing strategies, etc.<br />
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This year we have decided to add a very special addition to our February, A <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/employment-.html" target="_blank">Job Recruitment Event</a>. What the heck is that you ask... Well since <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping</a> has shown continued growth and since our project calendar is starting to fill up we have decided that we need more people to help us grow and continue our success. This event is designed to allow potential employee prospects to have an experience where they are able to learn who we are, where we have come from and where we are going. Unlike a simple advertisement they get a chance to sit down with us face to face and learn what the job and our company is all about before they submit an application. We feel that in today's world it is very important to have a picture painted for you before you choose a path to take. It is impossible for us to express what a great company <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping</a> is to work for in a job posting so why not host an event and prove it. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px; text-align: center;">Eric, Cory and Jackie of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoseidonPondsLandscaping/" target="_blank">Poseidon Ponds and Landscaping</a> at a<br />
charity event to support the <a href="http://www.aquascapeinc.com/aquascape-foundation" target="_blank">Aquascape Foundation</a> at TopGolf<br />
Chicago during their company trip to,<a href="http://www.aquascapeinc.com/pondemonium" target="_blank"> Pondemonium</a>, hosted<br />
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We have seen the power of creating a culture within the company where people are able to learn about what they do, contribute with their own creative minds and be part of a company that cares about their well being. <a href="http://www.aquascapeinc.com/about-aqualand" target="_blank">Aquascape, Inc.</a> has a philosophy that we feel is a model we aim to copy. Here is what they think, "Culture is a way of living that is most often associated with artistic and intellectual pursuits. It can be found in a variety of socio-environments: family, religion, education, sports teams, business and more. When used in business, culture becomes a powerful tool that can set a company apart from its competitors. Aquascape, Inc. has created an entrepreneurial culture that is creative, fun, healthy, innovative, competitive, dynamic and fast-paced." Who doesn't want that in a job?<br />
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If you are someone looking for a place like this to be employed, than be sure to visit our <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">website </a>and click the <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/employment-.html" target="_blank">employment tab</a> for more information. If you know someone that is looking for a great place to work and grow, then share this blog with them. The event will be on February 26th, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at <a href="https://www.blogger.com/www.google.com/maps/place/179+Little+Lake+Dr,+Ann+Arbor,+MI+48103/@42.2816234,-83.8169375,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x883cb10de345d201:0xce5180fd2ece5789" target="_blank">179 Little Lake Dr. Ann Arbor, MI. 48103</a> in the lower level of the <a href="http://www.bragannarbor.com/" target="_blank">BRAG Ann Arbor</a> building.<br />
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Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and be sure to visit us at <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">www.poseidonponds.com </a><br />
We also would love if you visited our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoseidonPondsLandscaping/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/poseidonponds/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Page or our <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/100796731229673869391/+Poseidonponds/posts" target="_blank">Google+</a> page.<br />
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Appreciatively Yours,<br />
Poseidon PondMann<br />
Cory Mann<br />
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Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com0Dexter, MI 48130, USA42.338369700000008 -83.88855519999998542.291414200000006 -83.969236199999983 42.385325200000011 -83.807874199999986tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-6469046801826644382015-12-09T06:42:00.001-08:002015-12-09T06:42:34.429-08:00To A Great Man and Dear FriendThe Poseidon Pond Mann blog hasn't been very active lately! Today I wanted to get a little personal and talk about a friend of mine that was taken way too early this past weekend. My friend, Matt Howell, died this past weekend and has left behind his wife, Tara and their two children, Easton and Ellis.<br />
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Details are never mean much to me other than the person is no longer with us. The night before his death he had hosted his annual ugly sweater party where so many attended. Matt was always a great host and you were always sure that it would be a great time. This night definitely did not disappoint. From the awesome photo booth to all the great games the night was truly why I love my friends and home of Dexter. Matt and Tara's events were always so unique because of the diversity of people attending. When you attended you would be sure to see a face that you had not seen in quiet some time.<br />
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I did not have the honor of being Matt's friend in high school and our friendship did not really come about until both of us were finishing college. Once we started hanging out I would always wonder why we had never been friends sooner, Dexter isn't all that big after all. My wife would always tell me about him and what a great guy he was and that he would always remind her that she was one of his oldest Dexter friends. Matt just had a way of reminding people how much he cared about them.<br />
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Our friendship was cemented when my family and his family spent a week together in a cottage on Lake Michigan in Pentwater, Michigan with to other families. The week went by so fast but to this day I think back to how much fun it was and that week really felt like a month. At least four of the nights Matt and I were the last two at the fire and found ourselves talking about everything. The one major thing I will always remember was how he helped me overcome some anger issues I was having towards my brother who I had lost a little over a year before. Matt helped me navigate some rough lifewaters that I will never forget.<br />
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The years following we hung out and watched our Spartans, played golf together, hung out with friends, celebrated each others children, etc. When you lose someone in your life you always find yourself wishing you had spent more time with them and in this case, yes, yes I wish I could go back and come over and watch more games with him, go on golf trips with him and just have one more fireside chat. I know how many really close friends of his feel this way and that they will always feel this way and to that I say we are so lucky we have Dexter. Our community has so many groups of close nit friends and so many of them that overlap. We have each other to face the difficult times and to never forget the people that have left us.<br />
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I want to finish this blog with a message that Matt left with me one night over a few drinks. Matt was a social worker at the Detroit Medical Center Sinai Grace where he helped so many people. Driving from Dexter to Detroit daily is far and I felt like he could do so much better closer to home and even make more money. I was pushing him to make more money because to me his value and what he could do for others was priceless. Well after some debate he grabbed my arm, looked me in the eyes and said you don't get it! I said, don't get what? His response will forever repeat in my head, "It's not about the money Cory, it is all about helping others. The feelings I get when I have helped someone is worth much more to me than a higher paycheck." He left me with no response and all I could do was smile at him and say, "I love you Matt!"<br />
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Talk to anyone who knew Matt and they will tell you that he would drop anything to help a friend or family member when he was needed. To honor this incredible friend, loving husband and outstanding father I ask that you take a moment of your time and visit the <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/fpdsgshm" target="_blank">Howell Family Fundraiser</a> and help ensure that his family is taken care of. We will forever miss him but always carry his laughter and infectious smile with us.<br />
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Goodbye Dear Friend,<br />
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Cory Mann<br />
Poseidon Pond Mann Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-1181534002764006832015-03-12T07:47:00.001-07:002015-03-12T07:47:23.309-07:00Poseidon Encounters 3-12-15Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-20010032600125879152015-02-24T10:57:00.000-08:002015-02-24T10:57:20.394-08:00Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping- Best of Houzz 2015 in Customer Service for Landscaping and Water Feature Construction in Southeast, Michigan (MI)<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-align: center; text-autospace: none;">
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Michigan</span></b><span style="font-family: "ArialMT",sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: ArialMT;">, <b>February 24, 2015</b> – Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping<b> </b>of
Dexter Michigan<b> </b>has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer
Satisfaction by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/"><span style="color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black;">Houzz</span></a>, the leading platform for home remodeling and
design. The<b> local, landscaping, water feature and maintenance company</b>
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Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling
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Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction.
Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 25 million
monthly users on Houzz, known as “Houzzers.” Customer Satisfaction honors are
determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client
reviews a professional received in 2014. Winners will receive a “Best Of Houzz
2015” badge on their profiles, helping Houzz users around the world who
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2012 with the mindset that we would provide our clients with top notch service
while giving them a place that they could relax and enjoy with their families,”
said Cory Mann, owner of Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping. “The time we get to be with our family is
very important, so we want to make sure our landscape product provides outdoor
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provides homeowners with a 360 degree view of home building, remodeling and
design industry professionals, empowering them to engage the right people and
products for their project,”<span style="color: #222222;"> said Liza Hausman,
vice president of industry marketing for Houzz. </span>“We’re delighted to
recognize<b> Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping</b> among our “Best Of”
professionals as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts
who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Ponds & Landscaping is located in Dexter, Michigan (MI). We </span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.524451340900816.123001.375761812436437&type=3" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: black;">transform</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #141823;"> your outdoor living spaces into
vibrant, peaceful and relaxing areas for you and your family to enjoy. We
provide outstanding customer service for all of your Southeast Michigan
(MI) landscaping and water gardening needs. Check out the rest of our site
for water feature ideas and designs. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish - online or
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Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-43229167344403493672015-02-19T09:22:00.001-08:002015-02-19T09:22:35.825-08:00Poseidon EncountersCheck out @PoseidonPonds's Tweet: https://twitter.com/PoseidonPonds/status/568459151984209920Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-69320223623741601572015-02-11T18:53:00.001-08:002015-02-11T18:54:00.951-08:00The Winter Landscaper - Part Two<p dir="ltr">During the winter months of Southeast Michigan landscapers have lots of time between snowfall events.  What they chose to do with that time varies considerably.   It sounds kind of silly but the purpose of being in business is to stay in business.  Being able to work on your business doesn't always come easy for any industry, but if you don't you will have a very high rate of failure.</p>
<p dir="ltr">From my days at Michigan State University, the guidance of my Ameriprise financial advisor  to the many Aquascape, Inc. seminars I have had the idea of constantly improving my business from head to toe pinned to me.  What does this mean?  Well on of the many great things about a business is there is always room to improve.  We can improve how we function as a business, we can change how others see our business and many other things.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">Policies and procedures allow me, the entrepreneur,  to impliment the ideas in my head.  From there my employees can follow the procedure and follow the policies.  Sounds simple but even the greatest companies have to tweak their policies and procedures many times before they are perfected. My winter months afford the time to do just that.  </p>
<p dir="ltr">It will always be our goal to improve Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping from top to bottom so while you are counting the days to spring know we are working hard to serve our clients to the highest level. So as we get closer to Spring there is one more part of our Winter Landscaper series, new projects. Stay tuned for the final installment. </p>
Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-43896078175247392522015-01-13T18:41:00.000-08:002015-01-13T18:41:45.544-08:00The Winter Landscaper<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Winter Landscaper- part 1</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">As the construction season comes to a close sometime between mid-November and Mid-December people often ask what we do during the winter months. The most common response is obviously snow removal and salting living in Michigan. For many companies it can be a very profitable and steady business. With a developed customer database most landscape companies have enough snow and salt clients to keep the revenue steam going all year. To finish the 2014 season November and December were not very good for the snow and salting business if you run a per event type of business.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">There are many owners that love the winter and feel very comfortable behind the plow. The plowing and salting business help many companies grow and allows the the landscaper to continue their customer relations all year. The hours are rough, sleep gets reduced and your schedule is off completely. I always find it funny how it seems to snow more over night than during the day where I live. The toughest part about being out there removing snow is being aware of others. When people are out on the roads or coming into work they seem to think that we have eyes in the back of heads because they are never afraid to come up on your truck. I will say it right here on my blog that I do not have eyes in the back of my head nor do my trucks warn me if you are getting close to me. Our trucks have flashing orange lights for a good reason. I am beginning to believe that the flashing orange light has been overused and it has lost it effect on people. Share with everyone that you know that when we are clearing a parking lot </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;"> and our flasher is on it is best to avoid us at all cost. We have often been awake since the early hours of the morning, we are often alone in the truck, we are focused on removing snow and really really want to get home safe to our families. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-small;">Since starting <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping</a> in 2012 I have been in the plowing business. The first year it was very minimal, the second year was super overwhelming and so far this season seems to be about the right amount. Year two was overwhelming mostly due to record snowfall but that I was also very limited on the time I could spend working on the business. Part two of The Winter Landscaper will be about working on the business. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span>Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-67584936518487312542014-12-09T07:59:00.000-08:002014-12-09T07:59:07.311-08:00The American BeechThe American Beech Tree<br />
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This past weekend while on a family trip to the <a href="http://www.michigan.org/hot-spots/traverse-city/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=traverse%20city&utm_content=P9sTEWQ8&utm_campaign=google&gclid=CjwKEAiA2JqkBRDshIOY_9eMghkSJABvNd1QLXyJ_e7pptF7M7NGTmtVCoXiCwB5zxWppKF4qh5mohoCnOHw_wcB" target="_blank">Traverse City</a> area of Michigan I got the opportunity to explore the surrounding woods at the cabin we were staying at. The woods of lower northern Michigan have a variety of trees that will keep any outdoors enthusiast entertained. During my walk I came across Cedar, Hemlock, Maple, Birch, Oak, White Pine, Poplar, etc., but there is always one tree when I visit the area that really pulls me in, the American Beech (<i><a href="http://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/plant/93" target="_blank">Fagus grandifolia</a>)</i>.<br />
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While they are found in the woods of southeast Michigan they do not compare to how incredible a mass of them looks near <a href="http://www.michigan.org/hot-spots/traverse-city/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=traverse%20city&utm_content=P9sTEWQ8&utm_campaign=google&gclid=CjwKEAiA2JqkBRDshIOY_9eMghkSJABvNd1QLXyJ_e7pptF7M7NGTmtVCoXiCwB5zxWppKF4qh5mohoCnOHw_wcB" target="_blank">Traverse City</a> among the paperbark birch and splashes of hemlock and cedar . The smooth grayish silver bark shines beneath the canopy with the massive bole reaching for the clouds. A quote from <a href="http://www.dirrplants.com/" target="_blank">Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs</a> describes this beautiful tree the best, "A beech forest is perhaps the most awe-inspiring sight in the natural world, especially when the shimmering green leaves emerge in the spring and again in the fall when the leafy mantle assumes a rich golden hue." </div>
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The American Beech grows 50 to 70 feet tall, will grow in sun or shade, wet to dry soil, acid to calcareous soils and can be found in cold hardiness zones 4 to 9. The leaves are dark green serated leaves are simple and elliptic shaped 2 to 5 inches long. In the fall they turn golden to brown and many will remain on the lower branches into the winter months. The American Beech Fruit resembles a spiked burr and has four tiny nuts inside that many birds and mammals love to eat. The buds a long, slender and come to a sharp point.</div>
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This magnificent tree produces a white wood that has been used for many things such as, toys, cookware and furniture. The wood is very resistant to decay under water so it is used in making barrels to age beer and during the Colonial times it was used for water wheels. </div>
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Project Showcase: Fox Project (Orchard and Vegetable Garden)<br /><br />
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This summer we were contracted by the Fox's to build a beautiful orchard and vegetable garden. Mrs. Fox had been compiling ideas for this project for many years and spent a great deal of time meeting with a landscape architect to design her well thought out vision. The project would include dry stacked boulder walls, crushed gravel pathways with a timber border, raised and in ground garden beds, compost bins, a fire pit, storm water drainage, seasonal faucets and a playhouse for the grandchildren.<br /><br />
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Work on this Dexter, MI. project began in early June and was completed in mid July. From the very beginning we knew we were in a time crunch as there was a planned wedding for the Fox's daughter in August. As landscapers we are used to unforeseen issues and this project was no special case. We battled record rainfall with heavy clay soils, extreme heat with no shade (we later brought in tents for shade during wall construction, pesky black flies and the occasional severe thunderstorm. Our incredible staff of Eric Wilcox, Dylan Laidlaw and Dillon Williams worked extremely hard and preformed brilliantly to get the project done on time. Myself, Jackie Grow and my father John Mann also worked very hard to finish this large project.<br /><br />
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Embedded below is a video taken just before we broke ground that explains the project and where everything is to be located. More videos will be posted to our you tube channel in the coming days for you to see it come to life. You can also click the link to our <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/100796731229673869391/photos/100796731229673869391/albums/6067843819229241793/6067843825144711314?pid=6067843825144711314&oid=100796731229673869391" target="_blank">Poseidon Ponds & Landscaping google +</a> page where you can browse all of the project photos. We had a great time building this project and look forward to coming back and completing some of the future additions to the site. It was a pleasure working with the Fox family and we thank them for this immense opportunity.<br /><br />
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Dry Stack Walls-<br /><br />
The dry stack walls are sitting atop a 12" compacted limestone base complete with perforated drain tile along the back side to remove any storm water from sitting near the wall. The rocks are a Michigan 6-12" fieldstone that is loosely dry stacked with no mortar. Inside the wall there is cobble and crushed natural stone to provide support and drainage.<br /><br />
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The crushed fine natural pathways are 6" deep atop an underlayment fabric to prevent sinking and combining with the existing clay soil. They are outlined with landscape timbers that are held in the ground by steel re-rod and notched for a better hold.<br /><br />
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For more questions on this project please contact me at <a href="mailto:cory@poseidonponds.com" target="_blank">cory@poseidonponds.com </a> <br /><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.8999996185303px;">For more information on the show like their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePondStars" target="_blank">Pond Stars</a> Facebook page or visit their <a href="http://www.aquascapeinc.com/pondstars/" target="_blank">Pond Stars </a>webpage for exclusive photos, behind the scenes video and customer testimonials. </span></span>Poseidon PondMannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17663528241596470210noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4767535024733772322.post-1605413644600706792014-09-17T08:10:00.001-07:002014-09-17T08:10:57.934-07:00Pond Stars - Healing Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1L7Ea8NSE_QA_qaOTREY9vc5naDrN11CSrn1dl7GRvc78UW_YBIsQauprH9b46-Xs_MQxVnaAmdxf4ol2XkbnrFuQBj_lcFd85H6A-ZCqTW6MvgzPOGzdzmfrPOdaMDX3yxF-aEqERwGW/s1600/poseidon_logo-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1L7Ea8NSE_QA_qaOTREY9vc5naDrN11CSrn1dl7GRvc78UW_YBIsQauprH9b46-Xs_MQxVnaAmdxf4ol2XkbnrFuQBj_lcFd85H6A-ZCqTW6MvgzPOGzdzmfrPOdaMDX3yxF-aEqERwGW/s1600/poseidon_logo-3.jpg" height="200" width="188" /></a></div><br /><br />
Last night <a href="http://www.aquascapeinc.com/pondstars/episodes/1/2" target="_blank">episode 2</a> of the <a href="http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wild/pond-stars/" target="_blank">Nat Geo Wild Pond Stars</a> aired and revealed a beautiful healing garden that was built for a cancer survivor. The <a href="http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20396298_15,00.html" target="_blank">health benefits</a> of owing your very own or sitting near a water feature have been documented for centuries. The pond built on last nights episode was spectacular and from the reaction of the homeowners you can certainly tell that it has been beneficial.<br /><br />
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No matter what you do for a living, today's world is hectic, crazy and filled with lots of stress. <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">We </a>have had several customers with jobs that would be categorized in the high stress area and each and every one of them has told <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">us</a> how sitting by their water feature makes their job disappear and stress levels drop. It would be difficult for you to read this blog with out questioning me on this subject since I sell them but I am living the lifestyle and use my feature daily to reduce stress.<br /><br />
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With two children, a spouse with a full time job and a job that can easily log in ten hours a day I find peace and tranquility sitting by my waterfalls. After a long day my family and I retreat to a place where we forget what went wrong and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoseidonPondsLandscaping/photos/pb.375761812436437.-2207520000.1410965847./808001985879082/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">enjoy each others company</a>. How many people can say that about their backyard? Most people I know look at the backyard as more work, a pit of unfinished projects or the dogs domain.<br /><br />
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Life isn't going to get any easier, tragedy lurks around the corner and our daily routines starve us of our need for nature so do you self, heck do your family a favor and create a backyard where you can enjoy life, reduce stress and stay in touch with nature.<br /><br />
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For great ideas on how to change your back yard contact <a href="http://www.poseidonponds.com/" target="_blank">Poseidon Ponds and Landscaping</a>. If you want to experience the effects of water features on your stress ask us for an on-site visit close to your home. You can even test mine out.<br /><br />
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The Pond Mann<br /><br />
Cory Mann<br /><br />
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“Few will have the greatness to bend history itself, but each of us can work to change a small portion of events. It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.”</h1>
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Today I watched an amazing video from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrinceEaHipHop" target="_blank">Prince Ea</a> about changing the world we live in and the quote from Robert F. Kennedy moved me and inspired me to blog about this very thing. Why did this move me? What does this have to do with landscaping? As I go about my life daily there are certain things that stick out to me. As long as I can remember I have a unique memory that compiles certain events, words, pictures, etc. into categories or topics and at some point it hits me that the topic or category is reappearing or surfacing often in my life. The very words, "each of us can work to change a small portion of events," comes to mind.<br />
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The Robert F. Kennedy quote moved me because I feel very strongly about the small things that grow from the tiniest seed into massive trees that completely change our whole landscape. My entire life I have been touched, amazed and captivated by nature and the earth's smallest inhabitants. I guess being small in physical form helped... As I grew up I found myself always in touch and involved with this very subject. In school it interested me the most, in my free time I found myself there and at night I would dream about it. <br />
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I collected rocks as if they were currency, planted every seed to see what it would grow into, changed the course of streams to understand flowing water and ultimately chose to study it for my higher education. It was to no surprise of those that know me that my career and lively hood is all about nature and its inhabitants.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZqafeWDkdnwNfkYMesduJRYgHBNpm86ULpkuwsAvk5Qkl93Jfm8HzpEur_jqcwWYfyvjbxrBxDmrk2ODz1VOVA7LvHiaf02W73v8ArMIV8Sovy8YKR152wQlA0XEpa0ubL0UQWzxeCQGU/s1600/20140827_164954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZqafeWDkdnwNfkYMesduJRYgHBNpm86ULpkuwsAvk5Qkl93Jfm8HzpEur_jqcwWYfyvjbxrBxDmrk2ODz1VOVA7LvHiaf02W73v8ArMIV8Sovy8YKR152wQlA0XEpa0ubL0UQWzxeCQGU/s1600/20140827_164954.jpg" height="200" width="112" /></a>So to the point, I know and understand that it is my path in life to not only build landscapes but to use what I know, what I have learned, what I have experienced and use that as a vehicle to plant those little seeds for others so that they too can change their landscapes. Those that have met me from family, to friends, to employees, and even clients will tell you that I always drop facts, knowledge and many cool ideas about nature and the things that don't have an avenue to speak up. Those small ripples are passed along so we can not only look around, but stop and see how incredible something at 1 millimeter in size is. Words from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AquascapeEdBeaulieu" target="_blank">Ed Beaulieu</a> <a href="http://www.aquascapeinc.com/pondstars/ed-beaulieu" target="_blank">"The Scientist"</a> from <a href="http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/wild/pond-stars/" target="_blank">Nat Geo Wild's Pond Stars</a> taught me something very important about ecosystems, not just about in nature but our lives in general. Our world is one giant web and each and every little piece has its purpose. Without that one piece all others may fail. Don't forget and neglect that little thing, that small ripple, or that tiny seed because it can tear your world down or it could bring you to your paradise.<br />
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*The picture of Robert F. Kennedy with his children was chosen on purpose. Each and every moment I spend with my children, or my nieces and nephews I show them and teach them all about the cool little things that are right in front of us. Nothing makes me happier than watching my daughters eyes get big when we discover something new together. What I teach them, show them and provide for them will improve and guarantee a better future for their children and so on. <br />
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