Why clean your pond?

A new pond is generally dug down to clay, sand, or gravel. If you have ever tried to grow a garden in clay, sand or gravel, you've probably come to realize that most plants do not thrive in those conditions. If you were to add six inches to a foot of compost, you would find that the growth would be much more robust for both desirable and undesirable plants.

As a pond ages, just about everything that grows or blows into it eventually decomposes into an ever increasing layer of nutrient rich organic sediment. 

A small pond will accumulate approximately 1 foot of sediment every 10 years.

Ponds that are surrounded by trees or receive lots of runoff can accumulate sediments even more quickly.

When energy from the sunlight reaches the pond's bottom, growth begins, and eventually thrives.

Shallow water allows more energy from the sun to reach the pond's bottom. 

When there is an overwhelming amount of organic sediment/compost on the pond's  bottom, then algae and/or weed growth will often take over.

There are many good Algaecides and herbicides that can help to treat these symptoms, but 

at Pond Cleaning Specialists, we focus on raking and cleaning.  We  pull out  branches/debris and then vacuum/relocate the buildup of sediments, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for chemical treatments. Our goal is to serve you and your pond well and to help you maintain the healthiest pond possible in conjunction with your Aquatic Biologist..