Pond Management Best Practices

Maintaining healthy ecological balance and keeping up the appearance of your pond or lake can be frustrating. Reactive pond management is applied far too often to control problems that arise. One simple, cost-effective and proactive step that can be taken is to limit the amount of sunlight that is entering your waterbody with pond or […]

AS SEEN IN North Carolina Turfgrass Magazine, May/June 2015: Written by Industry Expert David Ellison, Aquatic Biologist with SOLitude Lake Management Establishing buffer vegetation has long been known to help stabilize the shorelines of lakes and ponds. While ponds and lakes are often vital sources for irrigation and a challenge to the golfers, the idea […]

AS SEEN IN The Golf Course Trades, June 2015: Written by Industry Expert Gavin Ferris, Ecologist, SOLitude Lake Management Keeping a golf course’s pond in a pristine and presentable state can often be challenging and a lot of work. Bank erosion, suspended sediment, nutrient runoff, wind-blown trash, and hordes of potentially destructive geese can easily […]

Written by Industry Expert Marcus Harris, Fisheries Biologist The most common question I get asked while servicing a pond other than “How’s the fishing?” is “Will that stuff you’re spraying hurt my dog?” Unlike other landscape herbicides and fertilizers, aquatic products are relatively unknown to the general public. They see a bright blue liquid being […]

Written by Industry Expert Trent Nelson, Aquatic Specialist You are probably in the process of selecting and implementing fertilizer applications to improve turf health. Unfortunately, fertilizer is often applied incorrectly by both homeowners and unaware professionals. Excessive or improper fertilization, when combined with stormwater runoff, will carry these surplus nutrients away from the target area […]

By Derek Johnson, Lake Management Scientist, Fisheries & Wildlife Scientist, Certified Lake Manager While working through the Master of Lake Management program at SUNY Oneonta, I often thought about the work I was doing and how it would impact my future real world experiences. I was one of four students in the charter class for […]

By Industry Expert David Ellison, Aquatic Biologist Benjamin Franklin once said “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This can be applied to many aspects in life, including lake and pond management. Many cultural practices in lawn and turfgrass maintenance can significantly impact the overall health of a lake. As fall and […]

SOLitude Lake Management wants you to be prepared for the autumn season and all of the wonderful cool weather it brings. With this is mind, we recommend you consider the following tips as you enjoy the colorful fall months on your lake or pond: • The majority of ponds and lakes in the mid-Atlantic region […]

Reprinted with permission from our trusted partners at SePRO Corporation, written by Dr. Rebecca Haynie If you are an animal lover, you know how fun it is to watch a dog race headfirst into a pond or lake to fetch a ball or stick. Other than dealing with the not-so-lovely wet dog smell afterwards, there’s […]

By Industry Expert Dave Ellison, Aquatic Biologist  Lake managers and homeowners are often striving for an environmentally friendly or green approach to treat their lake or pond with minimal impact to fish and other wildlife. Excessive pond algae growth is one the more common issues encountered and when left untreated can be difficult to manage. […]