Tag: ponds

Key factors affecting nutrient levels and algae growth in stormwater ponds

October 20, 2024 By
This research highlights the need for pond-specific nutrient models for clear and colored water conditions. ...

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Feed carefully. Experts say superintendents should avoid applying fertilizer on turf near ponds and lakes to avoid algae buildup. (Photo: Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply)

Industry experts share the inside scoop on water feature maintenance

May 26, 2023 By
For water feature maintenance, experts say superintendents should follow up their algaecide treatment with a phosphorus-binding agent. ...

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Superintendent Derrick Wozniak says the PondHawk system helped eliminate an “unbearable” smell from an irrigation pond. (Photo: Pondhawk)

Don’t overlook the importance of water quality

February 2, 2023 By
Superintendent Derrick Wozniak shares his experience dealing with a smelly irrigation pond and how a new irrigation system changed his course atmosphere. ...

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Randomized array of mesocosms to examine the influence of azoxystrobin, nitrogen and phosphorus on pond biotic communities. (Photo: Joseph Milanovich, Ph.D.)

A close look at the impact of golf courses on pond ecosystems

Researchers from Loyola University seek to understand the impact of turfgrass management on the ecosystem benefits golf courses provide. ...

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Vegetated littoral zones improve water quality and be attractive features. (Photo: Todd Lowe)

Best practices for water management on golf courses

January 30, 2023 By
Mike Kenna, Ph.D., shares how lakes and ponds are golf course features that provide strategic value, aesthetics and habitat for wildlife. ...

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