Leaf netting is great for keeping out leaves, but it also keeps out the great blue heron. In the fall when the plants are dying back, the fish do not have the normal plant cover and can be easily spotted by the big bird. We reccommend keeping the pond net on the pond until early spring to keep the bird at bay. We have pond tents that help keep the net off of the water and prevents the weight of the leaves from pulling the net into the water. Netting and tents are in stock at the store.
I don’t have a lot of trees. Do I need to cover my pond?
October 10th, 2011Should I use a deicer, bubbler, or both to maintain a ice opening this winter?
October 10th, 2011
You need to chose one method that is working. Deicers provide a small opening in the ice to allow the gases to escape from the pond. Most units sold are low wattage and create just a small vent hole in the ice. If the pond is large, multiple units may be used. The bubbler has advantages over the deicer in that it has lower energy usage and does a better job of degassing the pond especially when larger fish are present in the pond. The compressor unit should be off the ground and covered to protect it from the elements and cannot tolerate being submersed. Several deicers and aeration systems are in stock at the store.
Featured Product: Pond Monsta pond vac
October 10th, 2011
The Pond Monsta is on display & on sale at the store. You can view a video of it in use at This is a continuous cleaning system that is faster tahn traditional pond vacuums that have to be emptied. Leaves & other debris are sucked up through the system & pumped into a debris collector. Water from the collector can be recycled back into the pond if sludge content is not high. For high sludge content, water can be discharged onto the lawn or flower beds. It includes a powerful . . .Read more
115 v, 350 w motor with a 40′ power cord
Remote control on/off button built into handle
Spare impeller included w/ every unit
submersible vacuum head
20′ discharge head
7′ telescoping aluminum handle
Debris collection basket
Galapagos Tortoise Has Set Up His Home
July 31st, 2011
Galapagos Tortoise, who has yet to be named by the kids, has set up his home near our back pond. While he is not quite native to the area, we think you will agree that he is a good fit for the pond:). Weighing in at over 1,200 lbs, he will be a great photo opportunity during your visit!
Hot Weather Pond Advisory
July 31st, 2011We have been receiving calls regarding pond care in this extreme heat. It is of upmost importance to keep those pumps running. When the water temperatures are high, the water cannot hold as much oxygen. You can utilize water lilies and water hyacinths to help shade the pond from the sun. The submerged plants like anacharis which are beneficial can become a double edge sword. While this plants make oxygen during daylight hours, they reverse this process at night and take up oxygen. Because the water cannot hold as much oxygen, the oxygen levels may drop dangerously low overnight. We will also refrain from using algaecides during the high temperatures. Having a secondary back up pump or an aeration pump is ideal when pumps fail. A severe sign of low oxygen in the pond is the fish gulping at the surface as though they are hungry. At this point you must quickly establish more circulation/aeration in the pond.
Fall Fishing update
September 27th, 2010Looking over the dock, you can watch all the stocked varieties of fish go swimming by. All the ponds, including the fishing hole, are crystal clear. There are tons of baby large mouth bass from the spring hatch. There are a handful of hybrid stripers. Sunfish & catfish, too! Chicken livers are working well for all the species especially the channel & bull head catfish. A large 8 lb channel was just reeled in for a birthday party guest!
Be sure to book your autumn birthday or scout party now. Once the weather turns and stays cool, we will stock 300+ rainbow trout for catch and purchase. Sign up for our email newsletter for our October stocking date!
Getting Plants Ready for Winter
September 27th, 2010Getting Plants Ready for Winter
Hardy Water Lilies & Lotus are easily wintered. Trim back the yellowing leaves and ensure the lilies are in a depth where their roots will not freeze solid.
Hardy Marginal Plants can survive as long as they stay in the pond. These plants include irises, sweet flag, pickeral rush and horsetails.
Tropical Marginal Plants cannot survive our cold winters, but most can be easily brought indoors. Choose a sunny location and keep the plant well watered. The umbrella palm, papyrus varieties, cannas, blue bells, and taro all do well indoors.
Floating Tropical Plants cannot survive our cold winters and are not easily overwintered. Discard these plants after the first frost.
FEATURED POND: George & Barb Thompson, Hatfield
September 27th, 2010
According to the Barb Thompson, their pond gets better each year. They loved it so much the following year they dug the pondless waterfall that is seen in the background so that they could enjoy the sound at night from their bedroom . Everyone thinks its connected somehow to the pond since they created the dry creek between the two to pull it all together. George wasn’t particularly happy about another couple tons of stone to move just to improve the view for Barb! Anyway he loves taking credit for the view today. They credit Center Point Pond with being very helpful and patient over the years answering all their questions. Barb love taking pics throughout the season because she print them out and post them as her homepage and around her house and office to remind her what it will be again next year during the cold gray bleak winter. Thanks for sharing your pond and inspiring others! You can upload your pond photos to our Facebook page.
Hyacinths are IN!
May 4th, 2010Water hyacinths are in! It has been a wonderful spring and we are ready for your pond needs. We have the water hyacinths, tropical and hardy marginal plants, water lilies, and lotus available. The water lettuce should be arriving shortly.
Be sure to mark you calendars for this year’s pond tour: Saturday, June 26th.
Anglers are catching large mouth bass, sunfish, and catfish. There are still trout and hybrids available, but do have a back up dinner plan:).
We’re back!
March 15th, 2010We stocked the pond with 500 lbs of trout this past Thursday, March 11 and began regular business hours 7 day/week. The rain has kept all but the hardy anglers away, but warmer weather is coming:).