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Is it Time to Start Thinking About Renovating Your Pond?

7/23/2018

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It is fairly common for us to be contacted by new homeowners who inherited a pond and they have no idea what to do or where to turn. How do I maintain this water feature? Why doesn’t the water feature that came with my home purchase work? We also have homeowners who have decided it is time to think about a pond renovation to enhance or expand their existing pond or even to add a waterfall or bog filter.  Sometimes you just want to add some new flare to an existing water feature—that’s a great reason, too!

Aquascape always says: "Most pond owners in their lifetime own an average of three ponds or water features.  The first pond is the “starter pond”, the second is the pond that they thought they wanted, and the third pond is what they ultimately wanted all along." 

Whether the style of your first water feature was initially due to space or financial limitations, the great thing is that you are never stuck with what you have!


When Should I Renovate My Water Feature?

Pond Restoration can be done at almost any time of the year, weather permitting. By combining the homeowner’s interests and the pond professionals’ creativity, the sky’s the limit on possibilities to restore or upgrade your pond.  Some pond owner’s may think that they are limited by space but don’t let that deter you.  Ponds and pondless waterfalls can be adapted to almost any area by turning obstacles into opportunities! Dreamscapes renovates/restores koi ponds man-made waterfalls all year long if the ground is not frozen.

Advancements:

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As pond technology evolves, upgrading your system may seem more appealing that ever.  For example, what might have been a large unsightly external filtration system that resembled pool equipment years ago, can now have a much more appealing aesthetic as a contained system with the combination of mechanical and biological filtration.  The newer system is also EASIER and more efficient at maintaining backyard ponds. Pond Restoration does not mean the complete pond needs to be uprooted; sometimes just a specific area needs attention, like adding or enhancing a waterfall or adding that upgrading filtration system to the side and top of the feature.  The addition of a waterfall certainly adds a WOW factor to any pond, even a small one.  Similarly, adding boulders to your pond can add an architectural element that mirrors a more natural glow for your paradise.

So Now What???

There are unlimited ways to utilize a pond renovation.  Be sure to consider naturalization and creativity when planning your pond restoration and it will add beauty and tranquility to your outdoor living space for years to come.  Lastly, if you are planning a pond renovation, see if you are able to visit properties with ponds by the contractor you’re interested in. Seeing what other pond owners have done to enhance the pond lifestyle can be one of the best ways to obtain knowledge and true inspiration!

Located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Dreamscapes Watergardens installs koi fish ponds and pondless waterfalls (disappearing waterfalls) all over the Central Pennsylvania area. For more information on koi ponds and waterfeature installations, please contact us directly! Dreamscapes also carries a full line of pond supplies from water treatments and fish medications to pond pumps, heaters, fountains, plants and fish! Tadpoles and snails are also available at our Aquatic Retail Center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania seasonally while supplies last from May-August.  If you think you need it, we have it!

Retail Hours:  April 5th-October 27th 2018:
                           Monday-Wednesday: By Appt
                           Thursday-Friday: 10am-5pm
                           Saturday: 9am-12pm
                     October 28th-April 2019: HOURS BY APPT


Contact Us
2155 State Route 343, Lebanon Pa | 717-272-6555 | [email protected]

Dreamscapes Watergardens services the city of Lebanon, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Cleona, Cornwall, Fredericksburg, Indiantown Gap, Jonestown, Kleinfeltersville, Mount Gretna, Myerstown, Newmanstown Palmyra, Quentin, Reistville, Richland, Schaefferstown of Pennsylvania,
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Sure, it’s chilly and your pond is probably the last thing on your mind right now. But it’s actually a perfect time to start thinking about any changes you’d like to make to your backyard pond or waterfall.

At Dreamscapes Watergardens, we don’t just install new ponds, we also rehab, renovate and restore ponds that have fallen into disrepair, too! We upgrade ponds that could use a little more flare by bringing new life with the addition of driftwood, boulder work or even waterfall “facelifts”. Whether you need to upgrade your filtration system or you’d like to expand your water feature to house some big fish, we’ve got you covered.

Is it Time for a Pond or Waterfall Renovation?

When you’re thinking about next steps for your pond, consider its current state:
  • Do you normally handle a maintenance nightmare?
  • Is there often stagnant or gunky water?
  • Does it leak, leaving you to refill the pond more than usual?
If your water feature is working well but you’re just looking to change things up a bit, the next step is to daydream. What would your ideal backyard paradise look like? Here are some things to think about when plotting your pond makeover:
  • What do you enjoy the most about your pond? Is it the relaxing sound of running water, or the visual appeal of the plants and scenery. Maybe you love the interaction with the fish, birds, and other wildlife. Whatever brings you the greatest joy, build your dream pond around that.
  • What do you like (or dislike) about your current pond? What would make you want to spend more time around your pond?

So Now What???

Spring is here and summer will be here before you know it. Planning now can help make your backyard dreams a reality – and Dreamscapes Watergardens can help. Give us a call at 717-272-6555 or contact us online to explore how to make the most of your outdoor space.

Located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Dreamscapes Watergardens installs and renovates koi fish ponds and pondless waterfalls (disappearing waterfalls) all over the Central Pennsylvania area. For more information on koi ponds and waterfeature installations, please contact us directly! Dreamscapes also carries a full line of pond supplies from water treatments and fish medications to pond pumps, heaters, fountains, plants and fish! Tadpoles and snails are also available at our Aquatic Retail Center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania seasonally while supplies last from May-August.  If you think you need it, we have it!

Retail Hours:  April 5th-October 27th 2018:
                           Monday-Wednesday: By Appt
                           Thursday-Friday: 10am-5pm
                           Saturday: 9am-12pm
                     October 28th-April 2019: HOURS BY APPT


Contact Us
2155 State Route 343, Lebanon Pa | 717-272-6555 | [email protected]

Dreamscapes Watergardens services the city of Lebanon, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Cleona, Cornwall, Fredericksburg, Indiantown Gap, Jonestown, Kleinfeltersville, Mount Gretna, Myerstown, Newmanstown Palmyra, Quentin, Reistville, Richland, Schaefferstown of Pennsylvania,
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