May 2020

Lakes and ponds serve many purposes. They accumulate sediment and runoff from rainstorms. They are used for recreation for fishing, boating, swimming, and offer beautiful ecosystems that communities can enjoy year-round. No two bodies of water are alike. However, there is one thing healthy freshwater systems have in common: a plentiful amount of dissolved oxygen (DO). The exchange of dissolved oxygen happens naturally on the surface, but aquatic weeds and algae or poor circulation can block dissolved oxygen from reaching areas that need it more. This can lead to imbalances that will cause poor water conditions, foul odors, excessive sludge, midge and mosquito infestations, fish kills, and harmful cyanobacteria blooms.

Thankfully, there are a lot of sustainable solutions that will remedy the imbalanced dissolved oxygen conditions. Each solution has its unique benefits and restrictions.

Fountains

Floating and architectural fountains are an option to encourage water circulation and dissolved oxygen. Fountains … Read more

Poland is an interesting holiday destination, particularly for those who prefer sightseeing and active recreation to sunbathing at the swimming pool. Check out which cities are particularly worth visiting in Poland.

Poland is a country that has a lot to offer to travelers. Although it lacks the huge holiday resorts which can be found in other European countries, you will surely find a great deal of interesting, worth visiting places here. 

Kraków / Cracow

Kraków is a former capital city of Poland and an unquestionable number one destination in the country on the Vistula River (Polish: Wisła). For many of those who have already visited this place, it is a real gem of Central Europe. One of the most famous and most impressive sights is the Wawel Royal Castle. It is not far this place to the Main Market Square (Polish: Rynek Główny), where you can admire not only outstanding urban … Read more

A water feature is an appealing addition to any outdoor space. You may have a neighbor that built a pond from start to finish in a day or helped a friend to install a waterfall in a pond or became inspired by one that was built on your favorite DIY show. Whatever the case may be, a water garden or
decorative water feature for a pond comes with several benefits for your outdoor living space. Here are just a few reasons adding one in your backyard is a great idea.

The Calming Sound of Flowing Water
Whether you reside in an urban high rise or suburban neighborhood or a large ranch, the sound of moving water will give you a sense of privacy and calm as it blocks out the noises of the busy world around us. It allows you to hear the peaceful sounds of nature and water flowing … Read more