One of the many services we provide here at Backyard Blessings is what we like to call a PC. A “PC” or ” Pond Clean” is where we simply clean out your pond very thoroughly. When we arrive on scene, we immediately start draining your pond. We first fill up our tub with pond water to house your fish life, some plants, and sometimes even frogs and add an aerator which omits oxygen into the water for your fish. We

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(Dig & Shape) We typically build ponds by hand, but if necessary, we will bring in a machine. Almost every time we build a new water feature, the dirt that is dug out, will be used again. In normal circumstances we use the dirt to mound up where the waterfall will be going. In the process of digging out the shape of the pond, we dirt tamp the waterfall mound with a hand tamp. Dirt tamping compacts the dirt, so

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How do I get you guys to build us a pond? Where should we build it at? Which way should the waterfall be facing? There are many questions about the process of building a pond. Once initial contact has been made, someone here at Backyard Blessings would visit you and your property and start the estimation process. We build water features to your taste and how you would want to see it in your yard. When deciding where you would

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Lily Pads are probably one our most beautiful and popular aquatic plants here at Backyard Blessings. Lilies have a way with captivating pond lovers with there beautiful flower bloom they release on the surface of the water. Lilies grow from rhizomes that are planted in a pot under the waters surface. Stems grow from the rhizomes until they reach the surface and produce round leaves we call Lily Pads. When placing your lily in your pond, you don’t want to

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A healthy, beautiful, functioning pond doesn’t come easy. To sustain your pond in this way involves regular maintenance. Cars, homes, buildings, people and, yes, even ponds need maintenance. A lot of people have enough work on their plate to keep them busy for years, so why would they want to add more? Well here at Backyard Blessings, we can help. One of our many services is indeed maintenance. We love to provide our customers the ability to just enjoy the

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LIZARDS TAIL How does Lizard’s Tail grow? Lizard’s Tail is a colony based plant growing from underground runners. The runners derive from hairy stems called rhizomes. Rhizomes grow and spread into the water and the mud producing opportunities for other colonies to develop. This fascinating plant can grow to an astonishing 5 feet tall! Even at such an amazing size you would never know it because the bulk of this plant’s height will remain under water. When does Lizards Tail

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Lime Green water, in some cases, comes from too much floating “organic debris” in the pond. A small amount of “organic debris” in the pond is normal, and is recommended for your pond’s overall health. Too much debris should be treated. We recommend using a product we carry called PondFix. When added, PondFix clears up murky water and eliminates floating organic debris. All you have to do is dose according to the size of the pond. Be aware, when treating

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There’s nothing like a nice bowl of green pea soup sometimes. What isn’t nice, is when your pond looks the same way, green pea soup. There are some elements that make your pond lime green and a few different solutions can fix the problem. High pH level in your pond can cause lime greenness in ponds. We here at Backyard Blessings can provide test strips to see if all of your pond levels are where they need to be. One

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Winter has been frigid, the snow and ice have not been nice, but have no fear, spring is almost here! This year we have decided to exhibit at the Flower and Patio show and it is just around the corner! If you missed out on our free ticket giveaway for the Indianapolis Home Show, now is your chance to win tickets for the Flower and Patio show! All you have to do is email the word “KOI” to nhughes@backyardblessings.com or complete

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