Pond maintenance is one chore we are able to attend to on your behalf. Although every pond we install is designed to operate efficiently, requiring a minimal amount of maintenance, occasional check-ups and cleaning may be performed to ensure all is runni
At a time of year notorious for inspiring lapses of moderation, who better to herald in the New Year than an uninvited flock of wandering Waxwings that suddenly crash at your doorstep and devour every berry in your garden in a single afternoon?
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Northern Virginia residents often encounter a less than white Christmas, leaving us faced with a dull gray and brown garden for several months. So what makes a winter garden stand out against the faded winter backdrop?
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January 12 2008  This bright New Year is given me To live each day with zest
To daily grow and try to be My highest and my best!
I have the opportunity Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree, And sing more joyful songs!
--William Arthur Ward
In the new year, when many traditionally take the opportunity to "turn over a new leaf", at Deehan Landscaping, we put our energy into planning ahead to ensure that every service we provide is carried out as efficiently and expertly as possible from day one. We realize that the little things in life can add up and over time, become a chore and when it comes to your yard, patio, and exterior home lighting, we're on hand to pick up the slack and keep your home beautiful and a continual source of enjoyment.
Pond maintenance is one chore we are able to attend to on your behalf. Although every pond we install is designed to operate efficiently, requiring a minimal amount of maintenance, occasional check-ups and cleaning may be performed to ensure all is running smoothly.
In the winter, just as we humans occasionally come down with a cold if we go out in the cold without our coats, the fish in your pond need special handling to keep them healthy and resistant to the changing weather conditions.
Here are a couple of tips for helping your fish stay in top health:
Koi fish occupying anything from a moderately shallow to deep ponds are able to endure the cold of winter by hibernating at the bottom. During this time, it's important to refrain from feeding the fish as the food will not digest as normal during this period of hibernation, and food left in their stomachs will decay, potentially resulting in serious illness or the death of the fish. During warm spells, if the fish perk up, feed conservatively, however, keep an eye on the forecast. If low temperatures are just around the corner, feed sparingly and when the temperature drops, abstain from feeding once more.
Another important consideration during freezing temperatures is to maintain an open airway on the surface at all times. If you're attentive, an opening can be maintained by simply poking a hole in the surface when the pond freezes over. If this is something you think you may forget to do or it's a task too minor to be bothered with, our 1250-Watt floating De-Icer will keep a hole open in the ice all winter long to ensure the health of your pond fish. Not intended to raise water temperature.
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