"Plenty of people miss their share of happiness, not because they never found it, but because they didn't stop to enjoy it." |
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If you have ever attended the Southern Ideal Home Show in Greensboro, you have seen wonderful displays of gardens and new products for the Home or Garden and much more.
As advisory board members for the show, Carolina Pondscapes would like to hear your comments or suggestions on what you like and dislike about the show.
We are always looking for new ideas and suggestions on how to improve it.
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We will again be one of the
"Featured Gardens"
at the Show.
Make plans now to see our large Water Feature display in a great outdoor setting.
March 25th-27th, 2011
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We not only install or construct water features, we maintain and clean them also....
If you have not had your pond cleaned out for a long time, it may be time to do so.
Now is the time to get on the schedule so we can make sure you don't get behind the long list we have each year cleaning ponds.
We will soon be sending out pond cleaning requests forms for you to fill out or you can call or email us at:
336-451-0132
or
info@carolinapondscapes.com
If not sure what you need, schedule a consultation with us and we will come out and evaluate the pond for you.
Consultation request will be $75.00
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Our Newsletter is Growing!!!
If you would like to see certain things that we have not covered in the past newsletters, or would like to advertise with us, contact us at 336-451-0130 or email us and we will discuss those areas with you. We are always looking for great content that provides our customers ideas, products or suggestions on how to enjoy their water feature investments.
Email us at info@CarolinaPondscapes.com
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Out with the Old, In with the New!!!Carolina Pondscapes wanted to make you aware that not only do we build ponds, but we are certified in landscaping lighting also. Professional lighting is much better than the typical lighting that is sold at the local Home Depot or Lowes. Did you know that if you have the wrong bulbs, wrong wire, or improper voltage controlling your lights, you will see a dimmer light and in turn, the lights will go out prematurely. Upgrade now toProfessional Lighting and enjoy the benefits of security and pleasing effect that these lights can do. To schedule an appointment for new lighting, call or email us at: 336-451-0132 info@carolinapondscapes.com Certification includes the Cast & Vista Professional Lighting.  Email us at
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DID YOU KNOW!
Sherry, The Owner of Carolina Pondscapes was a Mechanic in the US Army for 13 years and also ran an entire Motorpool of over 15 men and women!
We laugh when many men question her on her recommendations, especially the technical aspects of a job....
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New Filters and Pond Supplies...
Are your filters falling apart?
Are your UV lights not performing like they should.
After these items have been used for around 10 months to a year, it is recommended to replace them. UV Lights lose their ability to sterilize the water after a year... Filters start falling apart after so many times performing maintenance procedures...
Even upgrading your water feature by utilizing new technology will greatly improve it.
Call us now to start planning on having the pond ready for spring.
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We pay for referrals!
Do you know of anyone who wants or needs a water feature or landscaping service?
Pondless Water Features Bubbling Stones Landscape Boulders
Firepits
Stone walls
Waterfalls
Streams
Ponds and much more!!!
If so, tell them about us....
If they sign a customer agreement and project is paid in full, you will receive a $100.00 Gift Certificate
from the restaurant of your choice...
The season is just around the corner, lets get started!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Wow, 2010 has been a crazy year. With the kids going to school, ball practices, new projects, pond upgrades, etc.., we have run behind on our monthly newsletter due to being overwhelmed this year. As the economy has hit many companies, we have been very fortunate to have continued to be busy. Many pond companies are no longer performing services and we have had to take on more demands unexpectily due to lack of additional companies in the areas...
As we look into the New Year, we ourselves have begun to look at restructuring several areas of our business to provide you with better services from this point forward.
These areas will include:
- Our Monthly Maintenance Services- These will be improved overall along with our staff.
- Our Website will be revamped and you will soon be able to place all pond supply orders online without having to shop all over to find the best deals on the internet. It will also have more how-to and trouble shooting information about all types of water features and outdoor projects... This will include videos...
- And most importantly...Communication!
From Sherry and I, we want to wish all of you a Happy New Year and look forward in making 2011 one of the best times in our lives.
www.CarolinaPondscapes.com
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 The Water Hyacinth...
The water hyacinth is a beautiful, delicate-looking little plant. Prized as an ornament, it sports six-pedaled flowers ranging from a lovely purplish blue, to lavender, to pink. You can find it floating on the surface of ponds in warm climates around the world. The water hyacinth is also one of the most productive plants on earth; its reproductive rate astonished botanists and ecologist. Although a single plant can produces as many as 5,000 seeds, the method it prefers for colonizing a new area is to grow by doubling itself, sending out short runner stems that become "daughter plants." If a ponds' surface is fairly still and undisturbed, the water hyacinth may cover the entire pond in thirty days. On the first day, you won't even notice it. In fact, for the first few weeks you will have to search very hard to find it. On day 15, it will cover perhaps a single square foot of the ponds' surface...a barely significant dollop of color dotting the expanse of placid green. On the twentieth day (two-thirds of the way to the end of the month), you may happen to notice a dense little patch of floating foliage, about the size of a small mattress. you would be easily forgiven if you mistook it for a boy's inflatable life raft, left behind during a family picnic. On day 29, one-half of the ponds' surface will be open water. On the thirtieth day, the entire pond will be covered by a blanket of water hyacinth. You will not see any water at all.
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Fish
are cold-blooded creatures that cannot produce their own heat.
Instead, isoenzymes are produced as needed to provide them with bodily
functions such as the production of energy, regardless of temperature.
As the water gradually warms up in the spring, these isoenzymes are no
longer produced and regular enzyme systems begin to function.
Prior to the fish getting "warm" in summer, there's a narrow period of time where
the water temperature has become too warm for the isoenzymes and too
cold for the fish's own immune system to function optimally. At the
same time, parasitic and bacterial populations are proliferating at
explosive rates - they don't mind the cold water. This is when the fish
are most prone to developing illnesses. Further compounding
these difficulties, fish have usually not been fed all winter - so they
have been in a catabolic energy balance (net loss of energy) instead of
gain. Feeding koi in the springtime is important in rebuilding these
energy stores and supporting the immune system. We recommend a Premium Cold Water Fish Food to restore and support their immune systems. |
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Where have my frogs gone?
They ribbit and hop in your pond all spring, summer and fall, but when the cold weather comes, your frogs seem to disappear. Don't worry - they don't croak! They simply take a long winter nap.
There are more than 5,000 described species of frogs living on just about every surface of the planet. From the frigid Arctic Circle to the hottest deserts and everywhere in between - including your back yard. These welcome additions to any pond have evolved a well-known strategy to survive environmental extremes: They hibernate. Frogs that live in temperate climates with cold winters, like those throughout much of the United States, enter into a dormant state of sleep while living off their body fat reserves.
Aquatic frogs, like the leopard frog and the American bull frog, typically hibernate underwater. Because their skin can absorb oxygen, they lie just below the surface among aquatic plants where they'll be safe from predators and frosty temperatures.
Terrestrial frogs, like American toads, will hibernate on land. The ones that can dig will create a comfortable burrow beneath the frost line and sleep all winter; the ones that can't dig will find safe hiding places, like hollowed-out logs, between rocks or beneath a pile of leaves, to protect them from weather and predators. Incredibly, these frogs won't freeze to death; though they may partially freeze in very cold climates, a high concentration of glucose in their organs prevents them from freezing completely. When spring comes, the frozen portions thaw and they're ready to get back to eating and reproducing.
Frogs are just one of dozens of critters that are drawn to water features. By providing a habitat with food, water and shelter, you can draw wildlife to your pond - which will enhance your enjoyment of it even more.
Now for a Trivia Question?
Do you know what a Group of Frogs are called?
What about a Group of Toads?
A Group of Frogs are called an Army of Frogs
whereas a Group of Toads are called a
Knot of Toads...
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Learning
about pumps and plumbing in plain English can be valuable for people
who'd like to know more about their water feature, or for prospective
pond owners looking to learn a little bit more. To start off, you'll
want to educate yourself on the purpose of the pump in relation to your
pond's ecosystem. Pumps and plumbing make up the circulatory system of
a water feature and are extremely important when it comes to the
aesthetics of your pond. More importantly, they supply the system with
necessary oxygen levels and keep the water circulating.
There
are several different types of pumps to consider - from swimming pool
pumps to the common sump pump you find in your basement. According to
some experts, sometimes just the variety of pumps that are out there
can confuse potential water gardeners. Pumps made specifically for
water gardens are definitely the way to go. In fact, information about
what kind of system the pump will fit is usually right on the outside
of the box.
Up
until now, submersible pumps have been the craze or the standard for
water gardens. This means, the pump for your pond is submerged down in
the pond or for a newer pond, inside the skimmer box. What many pond
builders and customers are preferring these days is all electricity out
of the water, meaning, leaning towards an external pump, that sits
somewhere in the landscape, not inside the water. The benefits: No
electricity in the water, easier to access, stronger and more reliable
pumps.
Start with
the acronym GPH, meaning gallons per hour. The term "gallons per hour"
represents how many gallons that pump is circulating every hour and can
also be referred to as "rated flow." Other terms listed are volts,
watts, and amps, which basically represent your voltage, electrical
power, and current, respectively.
Then there's shut-off height,
which judges the amount of elevation change a pump can take to pump
water. For example, some pumps may not work with your 20-foot waterfall
and this is a way to find out without having to field test it. Perhaps
the most confusing phrase is total dynamic head (TDH). Total dynamic
head refers to the pressure on a pump caused by the interactions of
flow rate, pipe diameter, pipe length, elevation, and pipe material.
How much will the pump
cost to run it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?
If you aren't convinced
that knowing a bit about your pumps and plumbing is important, the term
"operating cost" may perk your ears up a bit. This is where you find out how
much your pocketbook gets hit.Obviously, the bigger your pump, the larger the
operating cost per month, but you should also be aware that some pumps have a
lower operating cost than others. Seek out the high-efficiency kind. The basic
difference between the two is the motor. High efficiency pumps use less power.
It's important to note that operating costs are based on a median number,
however, so it isn't exact but will be very close.
AMPS x VOLTS (115 or 230)
= WATTS x HRS PER DAY OF OPERATION / 1000 x COST PER KILOWATT HOUR
Following are some pump operating costs.
Figures are based on 115 volt, 24 hour operation and a cost per kilowatt hour
of $0.09.
Operating cost per day for a pump drawing: 2.0 amps = $0.49, 5 amps = $1.24, 8 amps = $1.98, 10 amps = $2.48 | |
Plan Now For Aquatic Plants...
Carolina Pondscapes grows our own Aquatic Plants! From a variety of WaterLilies, Pickerels, Iris's, Palms and even Lotuses. If you are wanting to add additional plants to your waterfeature and would like to get an idea of what does best, call us to discuss many options. Remember, the key to keeping a healthy pond is to have at least 60 to 70 percent coverage. This provides a natural filter along with oxygen, that fights off string algae.
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