Maintenance of Your Water Features

No matter what commercial landscape design you have, it will always come with necessary maintenance. Water features have very particular needs that should be met to keep them flowing properly and keep them looking beautiful.

The Skimmer
The skimmer is designed to sweep the surface of the water so that it is free from debris. There are two parts to the skimmer, the debris basket and the filter mat. Both must be cleaned periodically and more often in the fall due to extra debris.

The Pump
On occasion, you may see a reduction in the water flow. This could be a sign that it is time to clean the filter screen on the bottom of the pump. This process should take no longer than five minutes. Simply unplug and remove the pump and physically remove any debris found on the bottom of the pump. 

The Water Level
Every pond will experience a little evaporation. The amount of water loss due to evaporation depends on waterfall height, water splashing outside the pond, stream length, the amount of sunlight the pond receives, and the temperature of the  location.

During the warmest months of the year, most small ponds will need a weekly addition of water to counteract the effects of evaporation. During rainy periods, adding water to your pond may not be necessary at all.  You can check the water level each time you empty the debris net.

When you notice that the water level is low, simply drop a garden hose into the pond and add the required amount of water. De-chlorinator does not need to be used when adding less than 20 percent of the pond's total water volume.

Troubleshooting Leaks
If you notice you have to add water on a daily basis, or hear the "hissing" of your water fill valve constantly running, (after properly setting the water level) you may have a leak, most of which occur along the perimeter of the waterfall and stream. These leaks are generally due to the ground settling which causes the water to trickle over the edge of the liner. These leaks can be easily fixed.

Check the perimeter of the water feature for any areas that are wet. This is usually a good indicator that water is leaking.

Check to make sure any slow moving sections of the stream/waterfall have not become obstructed by leaves, plants, or other debris. This can cause the water to back up and leak over the edge of a liner.

Once you have found the leak, pack additional soil under the liner to raise the edge above the water level. 

Remember if you have a pond with fish, cleaning and maintenance can take on a different difficulty as proper maintenance is important to the health and wellbeing of your fish.

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