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Planting food plots for wildlife is THE best strategy for keeping wildlife happy, healthy, and on your NC property! Food plots provide vital nutrition for deer, turkeys, doves, and much more. They promote antler growth and solid nutrition for the deer who use them over the year. At our Raleigh, NC retail store, we provide fall and spring plot options with their own mixes that can be planted at different times throughout the year. These plots give wildlife the nutrition they need to thrive depending on the weather conditions outside.

The leaves on the trees are gorgeous at this point in autumn, creating a landscape of bright yellow, red, and orange. Soon though, the leaf drop will be in full swing. Since stormwater ponds sit at a lower elevation than the surrounding land, leaves tend to end up in them.

A long-time maintenance client was having issues with the fountain that they had in their pond for a long time. The existing fountain line was set to be discontinued by the manufacturer due to better more efficient models available now.

September ushers in the beginning of fall, and with it comes milder days and cooler nights. This change from summer’s high temperatures affects stormwater systems in a variety of ways–here are just a few.

We recently completed a shoreline stabilization project for a client in Morrisville, North Carolina. Over time, the banks along the shoreline of this pond had degraded and eroded. This created steep banks that were not only unattractive but could also lead to further erosion over time.

We see this type of repair on ponds that have steep banks and are not stabilized very well. It can also develop on shorelines that are heavily shaded, with no turf coverage or aquatic plantings to help stabilize the area. In addition, waterfowl, such as geese, contribute to erosion by moving in and out of the pond. The constant travel on the steep banks adds to the problem. There are several methods that you can use to stabilize a steep shoreline or one that has erosion issues. Read on to learn more.  

With the weather cooling down, now is the perfect time to be outside on the water. A great way to enjoy this time of year is to spend time with your family and friends on a private dock. Whether you use it for fishing or just hanging out, docks provide a simple way to enjoy being on the water.

A new client contacted us wanting to get some help with their new pond. They wanted to know the overall health of the pond and the water quality. Read on to learn how we got them started on the path to a healthier pond for the fish and wildlife.

At a pond we maintain in Greensboro, North Carolina, the client wanted to add a feature to their pond that would enhance both the aesthetics as well as add the benefits of aeration. We always recommend aeration as a pond enhancement where practical, because of its many benefits to a pond’s ecosystem. Aeration can help oxygenate the water column, reduce algae blooms, remove foul odors, enhance fish habitat, reduce sediment accumulation, and increase water quality.

We received a call from a pond maintenance client stating that their fountain was off and they wanted to schedule a site visit to determine the issue. When our fountain manager arrived on site, he found the main problem was the burnt motor contactor but he checked the other components to ensure there were no other issues. At this time, he also found that the GFCI breaker for the lights had been removed and a non-GFCI breaker had been installed. The manufacturer requires a GFCI breaker so this could void the warranty and is also an electrical code issue.