Fall is in the Air

The coming of fall means a few things for pond owners. First of all, the temperatures are dropping and unfortunately the peak summer pond season has reached its end. Fall also brings about changes in the vegetation surrounding ponds. Most trees and bushes will start to brown and eventually lose all of their leaves. There are no restraints for where these leaves can land and lots of them will find a home on the surface of a pond. Once these leaves build up and start to sink to the bottom pond owners need to know what happens to leaves in the bottom of a pond and how to clean up the mess.

Leaf buildup leads directly to pond muck. Muck is the thick sludge that accumulates on pond floors. Muck is built up, decayed organic matter. Over time all the leaves that have accumulated on a pond floor start to break down and turn to muck. Sanco Industries offers many fall pond maintenance products that can take care of that muck and keep a pond floor clean and ready for the next summer season. Muck Doctor is one product that is specifically formulated to consume muck and sludge. Natural Pond Cleaner consists of safe and natural bacteria that will help maintain pond muck, dead, leaves, odors and other organic material. Muck Doctor is the a more aggressive approach to muck removal than Natural Pond Cleaner, but both are great for the overall health of your pond.

For any questions about any of our pond maintenance products and how to maintain the health of your pond during the fall and winter months please contact Sanco Industries today.