Filed under: Fountains, General Blog Entry's, God Bless America, Koi Ponds, Lake and Pond, Landscaping & Gardening, Love, Nursery, Outdoor Lifestyles, Pondless Waterfalls, water garden, Waterfalls | Tags: Be Ready, Cold Pond, Cold Weather, Floating Pond De-icer, Floating Pond Heater, Ice, Ice Safety, It’s Cold!, Koi Health, Pond De-Icer, Pond Heater
We have been experiencing Chicago weather in West Tn…. Below zero wind chills and even highs below freezing! Many are asking – Can I turn my Pond/Water Garden OFF during this weather and not harm my fish?
A floating pond de-icer can help you maintain an opening in the ice even in the coldest weather.
The answer is – Yes! IF you do it right. One of the best ways to manage this is by using a floating Pond De-Icer (available at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio). We have 3 different models all are under $100 and all have at least a 2 year warrantee – call 731-424-2206 with questions.
If you turn your pond off in a bad freeze, use a floating heater/de-icer to maintain a hole in the ice to exchange gases/oxygen for your fish’s health and well being. You can purchase a floating pond heater at Carters Nursery, Pond & Patio.
They are simple to install – just float it in your pond and plug it in. It will maintain an open hole in the surface of the pond to allow the exchange of gases and oxygen to keep your fish alive and healthy! I LOVE my Koi and want to make sure they are safe and healthy. I hope this helps.
Happy Pondering & Stay warm!
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Filed under: Articles, Family time, General Blog Entry's, God Bless America, Koi Ponds, Lake and Pond, Love, Nursery, Outdoor Lifestyles, water garden, Waterfalls | Tags: April, April 1st, Chilly Willy Plunge, Cold Blooded, Cold Weather, CWP, Family Traditions, Hot Towel Please, Icy Waterfall, Illustrated Book, It’s Cold!, Oh My God, Photo Book, Picture Book, Pictures, pond, Shrinkage, Southern Traditions, Traditions, Viral Blog
“As Per Tradition”, we, the “Distinguished Few” will meet at the “Big Pond”, at the Nursery & Take our Annual ‘Chilly Willy Plunge” exactly at sunrise, which is 6:41am. In the morning! Always a fun event! But, tomorrow mornings ‘CWP’ will be taken at a crisp, 27 degrees Fahrenheit… A record low temperature! Can you say shrinkage 🥶
Get here early! Sunrise is 6:41am! You will need time to park and walk to the ponds edge. As you know, only about 15 people at a time have room to get in the pond comfortably, the 1st group in will be “first come, first in”! So I would get here early if you want to be in the official photo, that will probably be on the cover of the soon to be published Photo Book about our unique, little group! 🍾
I will open the gates as early as possible so everyone can get a number and get in position. I recommend that you come dressed in your chosen ‘Plunge attire’, wearing a robe or heavy coat & water shoes or flip flops. Some have even worn Cover All’s that they unzip and step right out of.
REMEMBER – Bring your own towels! 2 or 3 of them!
– Hot coco will be available.
Man, am I ready for this! 🌞 Viva La’ ‘Tradicion’!
He Haw y’all! See ya’ in the AM!
Mark C.
Filed under: General Blog Entry's, God Bless America, Love, Outdoor Lifestyles | Tags: Groundhog Day, It’s Cold!, Punxsutawney Phil, Punxsutawney Phil Lied!, Spring is Coming, Stay Warm
Do you remember back in February when Punxsutawney Phil said Spring was coming quick? Here’s an update….
Punxsutawney Phil Is a Liar! Story at 6!
That is all…
Mark C…
