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LUNAFORM

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LUNAFORM

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32 years of experience

Manufacturer of garden planters, urns, amphoras, birdbaths, fountains, lanterns, tables, and benches. All products are made of hand turned, steel reinforced, concrete.

Manufacturer of garden planters, urns, amphoras, birdbaths, fountains, lanterns, tables, and benches. All products are made of hand turned, steel reinforced, concrete.

SUNSET KNOLL LANDSCAPING & GREENHOUSE

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SUNSET KNOLL LANDSCAPING & GREENHOUSE

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43 years of experience

Sunset Knoll Landscaping is located in the midcoast area of Maine and has been in business since 1982. We are a full service landscape company that specializes in earthwork, plantings, irrigation, tree work, and everything in between. Collaborative effort between owner, designers, and our highly talented crew allow us to create nearly anything!

Sunset Knoll Landscaping is located in the midcoast area of Maine and has been in business since 1982. We are a full service landscape company that specializes in earthwork, plantings, irrigation, tree work, and everything in between. Collaborative effort between owner, designers, and our highly talented crew allow us to create nearly anything!

Fountains questions, answered by experts

Algae growth is a common issue for misters, but you can do several things to prevent it. First, use a sealed water tank with distilled or filtered water to fuel your misters. Second, blow out the misters after every use so no water is left in the tubing. Third, thoroughly clean the misting system every several weeks of use at minimum during the warmest months. Third, wherever possible positioning tubing and the water tank away from direct sunlight and in the coolest areas possible.

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.

Installation costs range from $1,500 to $10,000, depending on pond size, materials, and additional features like waterfalls or fish habitats.

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

You have several options for your pond by getting your yard ready for the winter. You can winterize your koi pond by ensuring it’s at least 5 feet deep so it doesn’t freeze completely, installing a pond heater or aerator and having it run at all times, and installing a deicer if temperatures are dangerously low for an extended period. You can also choose to shut down your pond for the winter by removing all the wildlife in it and bringing it indoors, cleaning out the filter and pump, and then covering the pond with a tarp.

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