The First Building Ponds and Waterfall class of the spring season is March 5th at 10 am. 

Hope to see you there! 

The IonGen™

The Aquascape, IonGen™ is a water clarifier solution for ponds, Pondless® Waterfalls, and other decorative water features. The IonGen™ drastically reduces pond maintenance and provides crystal clear water without the use of chemicals. It significantly reduces the unsightly debris (String Algae) that attaches itself to the rocks and gravel throughout the pond, stream and waterfalls.

A microprocessor inside the IonGen™ control panel causes the outermost atoms of copper, silver and zinc to lose an electron, creating a positive ion. The positive ion attempts to flow from one of the Probe's bars to the other and is swept away by the flow of water where the ion can begin to treat the water. The IonGen™ Probe is self cleaning, using reverse polarity to prevent scale and debris build-up on the Probe's bars. The metal alloys in the Probe are scientifically blended and tested to produce maximum results. The IonGen™ System is safe for fish and plants and is not toxic to any animals that may drink from the pond.

• Drastically reduces pond maintenance
• Crystal clear water without the use of chemicals
• Eliminates unsightly water conditions (String Algae)
• Simple to install
• Safe for fish and plants
• Not toxic to animals that may drink from the pond
• Energy efficient (less than $1 a month in electricity cost)
• Treats ponds up to 25,000 gallons
• Replacement probe installed easily
   

Hughes Water Gardens is currently using the IonGen on the pond and waterfall that is in the Water Lily Greenhouse.  This feature had a lot of string algae last summer but within 6 weeks this past fall the IonGen has eliminated the problem.   The next test will be if it keeps it algae free during the warm months.  The reviews say it will.  We will keep our customers updated.

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Using the right evergreen and early blooming waterplants can create a lovely waterbowl even this early in the spring.

A good Water bowl design incorporates floating  leaved plants, submerged plants and marginal plants.  Using all varieties not only is visually pleasing it also creates a good miniature ecosystem that will help you have clear and healthy water.