Author Archives: Hedberg Rocks
The Truth About Ice Melt Products
Keeping your balance on icy walkways can be tricky. So is balancing the need for salt versus the damange it does to the environment. Here’s some information to help you make an informed choice about how you will keep your driveway and outdoor walking surfaces safe for your family and guests this winter. Article includes reviews of several ice melt products. Continue reading
Recipes to Rock Your World
Outdoor living doesn’t stop with a little frost. Heck, up here in the North Country we shovel pathways to the grill, firepit, hockey rink – snow and windchill are part of our winter outdoor living style. So here are three recipes to enjoy year round – outdoors, of course! Continue reading
Top Ten Benefits of Urban Trees
Since you were small you’ve learned that trees are good for life. Why are they good? We learned these top ten benefits at the 2011 Clean Water Summit held at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Continue reading
Winterizing Your Pond
In case you’ve been putting it off, it’s time to plan what you will do with your pond for the winter. Will you shut it down or keep it running? Do you need supplies? What are you doing with your fish and plants? Here’s some advice to help you out. Continue reading
Keeping Your Pond Free of Leaves
Bursts of red, gold and orange in the trees signify an important event for pond owners … it’s time to do a little fall maintenance in your water garden. Preparing your pond for the winter greatly reduces the amount of work you need to do in the spring to get your pond in tip-top shape. Continue reading
Pond Considerations for the Fall Season
Autumn officially begins this year on September 23rd. While you may hate bidding adieu to the long, sunny days of summer, you have to face the inevitable approach of cooler, shorter days. For pond owners across the continent, what you do with your pond during this seasonal transition depends largely on where you live.
THE NORTHERN NECK OF THE WOODS
What a wonderful feeling during the summer months to see your plants thrive to the point of producing flowering buds almost at will, or the constant activity of growing fish that crave attention and food. Hopefully you were able to spend ample time by your pond to enjoy its many nuances and pleasures.
And now, as we turn the corner into another season, fall pondering is really just beginning. What do you have planned for your water feature? If you’re like many other water feature enthusiasts, improvements and change are always at the forefront. Here’s a few things to consider, going into the fall months. Please keep in mind that these suggestions may vary based on the zone in which you live. Read on for advice about aquatic plants, fish, water feature aesthetics and more…
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