When should I turn my pond pump off for the winter?

• <div><p>When deciding whether or not to turn off your pump, you should consider your area’s climate and the aquatic life in your pond. If you live in an area with freezing winter temperatures and don’t have any wildlife, keeping your pump on could damage it. If you have aquatic life but live in a colder climate, you might consider keeping your pump running and adding a pond heater.</p></div>

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Q: What are the benefits of adding a water feature?

• <div><p>Water features enhance aesthetics, improve outdoor ambiance, and provide a soothing, tranquil atmosphere.</p></div>

Q: Do koi ponds increase home value?

• <div><p>A koi pond may add value to your home if it&rsquo;s a feature sellers are looking for. Like pools, ponds can affect your property value depending on their condition, whether they&rsquo;re a popular selling point, and how well they&rsquo;re incorporated into your home&rsquo;s landscape.</p></div>

Q: How do I keep my fountain water clean?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/fountain-maintenance-take-care-your-garden-fountain.htm">Fountain maintenance </a>is an important part of having a clean foundation in the first place. To keep your fountain water clean, you can use a water additive designed specifically to limit scale, algae, and other buildup in fountains. Or opt to use white vinegar as a pantry-ready water additive.</p></div>

Q: Should a koi pond be in the sun or shade?

• <div><p>Koi fish should be in the shade and can&rsquo;t be directly exposed to the sun. Consider building your koi pond in a shaded spot or hanging an awning over the top to control the amount of sunlight coming in. Learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-develop-landscaping-plan-your-yard.htm">how to design a landscape</a> properly.</p></div>

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Great service, said they would be there in 15 minutes and they were, and had it all cleaned up in 30 minutes.
All Haul Services
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Reviewed in October 2025
These two brothers do amazing work! We hired them to update a newly purchased home that needed brought into the 21st century. Projects included updating an entire kitchen, completely remodeling a full bath, creating an extra bedroom and removing walls to create an open concept feel. They were...
G&N Construction
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Reviewed in May 2024
Great company and group of guys. Painted main living area of our home and did an excellent job. They were quick to get things done and took care to not effect any other furnishings in the rooms.
Clear Way Painting
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Reviewed in May 2024
Mad City did a nice job in our bathroom. It only took a couple if days. We are very pleased with the results. We highly recommend them.
Mad City Windows & Baths
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Reviewed in October 2022
The installer was very professional, quick and pite. Got the job done and cleaned up after himself. Love me new shower.
Bath Planet of Peoria
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Reviewed in August 2022
the installers did a wonderful job. they were very friendly and thorough. they replaced our tub/shower combo with a walk-in shower. my only complaint is the base . the grooves on the bottom of the base are a little tricky to stand on
Bath Planet of Rochester
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Reviewed in August 2022
Andy and his crew at Illini Plumbing have always provided excellent work along for our family. They are very professional, courteous, and their workmanship is top-notch! Highly recommend them for all your plumbing needs.
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We have used Nichols & Martinez for our house-cleaning needs for two years. They have performed exceptionally...we love how clean and fresh our home is after each visit. Recently, we also hired Nichols & Martinez to power wash our house, front porch, and deck and to wash all our...
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Grieder Sod and Landscaping, LLC

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Welcome to Grieders. Our professional and experienced staff Landscape Architects, Designers and Horticulturists have been serving the Central Illinois and surrounding communities for over 35 years. \nPlease visit our website for more information www.grieders.com\n

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Golden Landscape Services

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At Golden Landscape Services, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it's patios, garden installations or lawn service, we can take care of all of your landscaping needs. Ask us about our weekly service! We look forward to working with you!\n\n \n

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Fountains questions, answered by experts

Water features enhance aesthetics, improve outdoor ambiance, and provide a soothing, tranquil atmosphere.

When deciding whether or not to turn off your pump, you should consider your area’s climate and the aquatic life in your pond. If you live in an area with freezing winter temperatures and don’t have any wildlife, keeping your pump on could damage it. If you have aquatic life but live in a colder climate, you might consider keeping your pump running and adding a pond heater.

A koi pond may add value to your home if it’s a feature sellers are looking for. Like pools, ponds can affect your property value depending on their condition, whether they’re a popular selling point, and how well they’re incorporated into your home’s landscape.

Fountain maintenance is an important part of having a clean foundation in the first place. To keep your fountain water clean, you can use a water additive designed specifically to limit scale, algae, and other buildup in fountains. Or opt to use white vinegar as a pantry-ready water additive.

Koi fish should be in the shade and can’t be directly exposed to the sun. Consider building your koi pond in a shaded spot or hanging an awning over the top to control the amount of sunlight coming in. Learn how to design a landscape properly.

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