“Pond”er These Thoughts

 

SŌLitude Lake Management wants you to be prepared for the Autumn season and all of the wonderful cool weather it brings. With this is mind, we recommend you consider the following tips as you enjoy the fall months on your lake or pond:

 

 

 

v  Fall is budget and planning season in most communities and households! Along with your contract for annual maintenance, be certain to contact our office about scheduling a Bathymetric Study and Inspection of your pond. This will allow for proper budgeting and repair of any physical problems with your pond and its related structures. 

v  Fall is a good time to think about repairing and maintaining the areas around your pond. Be sure to trim the buffer zone and make certain that it is free of any woody vegetation. Repair any eroded areas around your pond before they become major issues. Erosion repair can easily be done in the fall months when you can overseed and apply an erosion blanket to allow for soil stabilization until the new seed germinates.

v  If your pond has a fountain, fall is the perfect time to schedule an Oil and Seals service which should be performed every three years.Contact us today to schedule!

v  While sprucing up lawns in the fall, it may be tempting to over-fertilize. However, it is best to limit the amount of fall fertilization in all communities with stormwater ponds.  Excess fertilizer will run into ponds during rain events and lawn watering leading to nutrient build-up and eventual algae and vegetation issues. 

v  If you live on a lake, blowing leaves and other yard debris may end up in the water. Try to keep leaves, clippings and other debris out of the water as this adds nutrients which could lead to the growth of algae and other unwanted vegetation.

v  For those who live in the colder climates, you may desire removal and winter storage for your fountain. If so, this should be completed by early December.