Algae are tiny plants that can cause problems in ponds and water features when they grow uncontrollably. While some algae are beneficial and essential for a healthy ecosystem, an overgrowth can lead to aesthetically unappealing water, foul odors, and potential harm to aquatic life. In this blog,we will explore the different types of algae commonly [...] The post Types of Algae in a Pond or Water Feature and Step-by-Step Treatment Process appeared first on BR&D Landscape Inc ..read more

Swimming pools have been around for centuries and have been a popular leisure activity that people enjoy. However, in recent years, natural recreational ponds have started to gain popularity among homeowners, and for good reasons. While traditional swimming pools bring plenty of benefits, natural ponds have a lot more to offer, making them the better [...] The post Benefits of Natural Swimming Ponds appeared first on BR&D Landscape Inc ..read more

Today, we received an email with the above title in the email! Evidently the Center for Invasive Species Prevention (CISP) has petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to add 43 species of fish to the Injurious Species list. Included on the list? Koi! If the species is added to the Injurious Species list, [...] The post Koi Industry at Risk: How You Can Help appeared first on BR&D Landscape Inc ..read more

There’s nothing that feels quite like the end of a spring cleaning. You’ve gotten rid of the junk, garbage, and dirt that’s been accumulating for weeks (if not months or years) and you finally have a clean space that your mind can rest easy in. Well, with ponds and water features it’s no different! In [...] The post Spring Cleaning – A Jump-Start for Your Pond appeared first on BR&D Landscape Inc ..read more

Take yourself back to your school years and think about that time you brought home the best grade possible: an A+! Maybe you saw them a lot or maybe they were few and far between, but whichever the case, you always felt good about it. The sense of accomplishment, knowing how much hard work you [...] The post We Got an A+from the BBB! appeared first on BR&D Landscape Inc ..read more

As the Pond Service manager, I handle a large amount of maintenance-related questions from our customers, and one topic that pops up around this time of year has to do with the types of water treatments we use. You may have even heard us tout the fact that we install and maintain “natural ecosystem” water [...] The post Natural Balance: Beneficial Bacteria at Work appeared first on BR&D Landscape Inc ..read more

So here I go aging myself again. I know you have all heard the song “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” written and originally recorded by Otis Redding in August of 1967. Since then this timeless song has been recorded by everyone from Cher to Willie Nelson and Michael Bolton not to mention performed by countless [...] The post “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” appeared first on BR&D Landscape Inc ..read more

It’s coming! We can feel it! We are getting ready for it. Each year we have about 4 or 5 customers that call in before Thanksgiving to schedule their Spring Cleaning for the following year. Then about this time of the year, the calls start to trickle in from folks who are asking about setting up their cleaning for [...] The post Our Phones will Blow Up! appeared first on BR&D Landscape Inc ..read more

The thing about creating a landscape, pond, or water feature is that there really are no set “rules” when it comes to many aspects of the industry; combine this with the fact that practically anybody in Colorado can grab a shovel and wheelbarrow and call themselves a landscaper, and you have a recipe for some [...] The post Form and Function appeared first on BR&D Landscape Inc ..read more

Hey everyone! Scott here. Thank you for checking out our redesigned website; we put a lot of time, blood, sweat, and a couple tears into it! Keep checking back here often, as we will be updating our blog frequently with news about BR&D, important seasonal information, notices, and other important things you won’t want [...] The post Our New Blog Page! appeared first on BR&D Landscape Inc ..read more