You know your pond needs aeration. Maybe you have watched fish gasping at the surface during hot summer mornings, or algae has taken over despite your best efforts at treatment. Perhaps a thick layer of muck has accumulated on the
That retention pond behind the clubhouse looked beautiful when the subdivision was new. Crystal clear water, a decorative fountain spraying in the center, geese floating peacefully along the shoreline. Residents paid a premium for lots backing up to it. Fast
Your pond looked beautiful last week. Clear water, happy fish, the waterfall sparkling in the sunlight. Then seemingly overnight, everything changed. The water turned pea-soup green, or thick mats of stringy algae appeared on every rock and surface. Now your
You have probably seen them in nearly every suburban development, office park, and shopping center across the Chicago area; those ponds tucked behind buildings, alongside parking lots, or at the edges of residential subdivisions. Some always have water. Others are
Ducks are delightful, entertaining, personable, and surprisingly useful for pest control and egg production. But anyone who has kept ducks for more than a few days knows the truth: ducks are also incredibly messy. That charming little pond you built
Illinois Pond Permits & Regulations You have been dreaming about a backyard pond for years. The sound of a waterfall, colorful koi gliding through clear water, a peaceful retreat steps from your back door. But before you start digging, a
There is something primal about moving water. The gentle babble of a stream triggers relaxation responses that psychologists have documented reduced stress hormones, lowered blood pressure, improved mood. Perhaps that is why, when homeowners dream of the perfect backyard retreat,
