Hit a Break in the Weather? Get out Your Pond Skimmer

In many areas of the country, winter brings freezing temperatures, gloomy days and seemingly endless amounts of snow. This year especially has been a brutal one for residents all over the country. There has been little relief from the frigid conditions, and people are beginning to wonder if they'll ever be able to leave the house without being bundled from head to toe.

However, every once in a while there will still be a day or two of semi-warm temperatures that helps you and your environment thaw out a little. In addition to celebrating, you pond enthusiasts need to maximize these days to the fullest. Everyone wants to get outside once the temperature gets above freezing, so why not use your time in the fresh air to freshen up your pond?

Get out Your Pond Skimmer and Get Busy

If you catch a warm day this winter season, get out your pond skimmer and get busy! Even though your pond has been frozen over for the past couple of months, there's a good chance some debris and dirt has still managed to build up. This mixture will quickly turn into sludge and muck once the ice starts thawing. Give your pond a quick face lift by using your pond skimmer to remove these unwanted substances from the water's surface.

Skimming your pond will give it a fresh look for the rest of winter, while also ensuring that the water in it is as clean as possible. You don't have to remove every last bit of gunk, but get rid of the bigger stuff that could cause a problem down the road. Oxygen is already scarce in winter ponds, so you don't want your water to be clouded with unnecessary dirt and debris.

Spring-like days are going to be few and far between at this point, but it's important to make the most of them when they do unexpectedly arrive. These days should also get you thinking about what you want to do with your pond once warm weather is here to stay. Brainstorm some ideas for the coming seasons by browsing through the pond supplies and pond pictures at Pondliner.com.

*image provided by Filterclean Water Technologies

Beat the Winter Blues with Beautiful Pond Pictures

With all the harsh weather that has been sweeping across the country, many people are starting to get hit with a bad case of the winter blues. Homeowners can't even conjure up an image of a flower bed and pond enthusiasts are beginning to think they'll never see their backyard water gardens again.

If you are hitting a slump this season, we have the cure. You might not be able to look out your window and see your beloved garden pond, but you can head to the Pondliner pond galleries to check out our huge collection of pond pictures. All the images in this collection feature vibrant, lively and colorful water gardens that were captured during their peak seasons and sent in for your enjoyment.

You can check out beautiful pond pictures submitted by Pondliner customers who wanted to share the beauty they were able to create. In addition to getting a perk from looking at all the truly stunning creations, you can use the pond photos for inspiration as you plan for new additions you can make to your water garden this spring.

Many of the ponds you see in the gallery were created primarily with pond supplies from Pondliner.com. In some cases the person submitting the image pointed out which supplies they used, but if not you can always contact one of our representatives to find out.

Don't let the winter blues get the best of you. Spring is only a few months away, and our pond pictures can give you the extra perk you need to make it there. So the next time it's snowing, gray and gloomy outside, head to the Pondliner pond galleries to remind yourself of the beauty that will be here before you know it.

Save 10% on Pond Pumps Now

Pond pumps are the heart of your water garden. They circulate water through the filter system and back into the pond much like your heart pumps oxygen-filled blood through your body. Our hearts are incredibly important to us, and a pond pump is equally essential for your pond’s health.

If you need a new pump, now is the perfect time to purchase a Little Giant Dual-Discharge Pond Pump. We are currently offering 10% off the purchase of any of our three models – the 1900 GPH, the 3500 GPH or the 4280 GPH. This offer ends June 7th, so be sure to order yours before it's too late.

These efficient dual-discharge pond pumps have a variety of great features. They:

• Produce a flow pressure great enough to operate two water features simultaneously
• Do not use any oil
• Can be used vertically or horizontally depending on your pond design needs
• Are cULus certified
• Come with a three-year warranty and FREE ground shipping

We’re always offering discounts on our high-quality pond supplies, so be sure to regularly check out our Current Promotions. You can also sign up to receive the latest deals on our pond supplies via email. Just enter your email address on the left-hand side of our homepage underneath the heading “E-mail Promotions.”

Give your pond the pumping power it needs by purchasing your Little Giant Dual-Discharge Pond Pump today! Because it has so much flow pressure you can get really creative with the water features you create. View our pond pictures to get inspired as you begin creating the backyard water garden you’ve always imagined.


*Image provided by diana_dee_sophia on Flickr