As summer heat fades and cooler weather arrives across North Carolina, fall is an ideal time to evaluate your pond or lake and prepare it for the months ahead. Seasonal pond maintenance can improve water quality, support healthier fish populations, m...

Why Duckweed Takes Over North Carolina Ponds If your pond suddenly looks like it has been covered with a bright green carpet, you may be dealing with duckweed. This tiny floating aquatic plant can spread rapidly across ponds and lakes, particularly w...

Keep Your North Carolina Pond Clear During Summer Heat North Carolina summers bring long days, intense sunshine, and high temperatures that can quickly impact the health of ponds and lakes. From private fishing ponds and HOA lakes to golf course wate...

Cattails are one of the most recognizable aquatic plants found in ponds, lakes, wetlands, and stormwater ponds throughout North Carolina. Their tall green stalks and distinctive brown seed heads provide a natural appearance, but many property owners ...

As winter recedes across North Carolina, pond owners, homeowners’ associations, and commercial property managers begin to notice the first signs of spring such as: melting ice in the mountains, rising temperatures on the Piedmont, and increased aquat...

As temperatures begin to warm across North Carolina, many pond owners start noticing early signs of algae growth. Spring is a critical time for pond health because seasonal rain, runoff, and warming water temperatures can introduce nutrients that fue...

North Carolina’s lakes and ponds are valuable resources for recreation, stormwater management, irrigation, and wildlife habitat. From HOA community ponds and golf course water features to private ponds and municipal lakes, these waterbodies contribut...