Timing tree trimming Trimming trees at  the right timeYou may have heard the old saying about tree trimming that goes something like this "Trim trees anytime your saw is sharp." This  may be true when it comes to removing broken and dead … [Read more]
Tree Trimming
Pond Leak or Just Evaporation?
Is it Pond Leak or Just Evaporation? Many clients will ask, Gordon, "how much evaporation can occur in a water garden"? "Do I have a leak somewhere?"Â The client suspects that a leak is occurring. They are really hoping that, just maybe, it is … [Read more]
New Year Announcement
Well Happy New Year! We here at Gordon's Landscapes LLC are excited for this year. Some of our long term goals have just become short term goals, and we have started some new ideas to benefit our loyal customers. January is an excellent time to take … [Read more]
Pond Construction-(General)
When we install we are well trained by classroom time and many step by step instructional videos to properly install the pond of your dreams. Construction materials generally are of three types: concrete, preformed rigid liners or EPDM liner … [Read more]
POND VOLUME-(GENERAL)
It is imperative that you know the total gallonage capacity of your pond. Equipment size, stocking levels, water quality adjustments and medication dosages are all expressed in terms of total gallons. Guessing the total gallonage, particularly in the … [Read more]
Undesirable Water Conditions: Cause and Prevention
Green Water An outdoor pond will never be totally free of algae, nor should it be. Algae serves as a source of food for many micro organisms and is a critical part of the food chain. Green water is caused by single-celled free-swimming algae. … [Read more]