What to Expect When You Call a Pond Contractor: A No-Pressure Guide
By Hoaglandscape | Getting Started You’ve been thinking about adding a pond or water feature to your backyard. Maybe you’ve browsed Pinterest for ideas, watched a few YouTube videos, or driven past a neighbor’s house and thought, “I want something like that.” But when it comes to actually picking up the phone and calling a […]
Planning a New Pond? Why Late Winter Is the Best Time to Start
By Hoaglandscape | Planning & Getting Started If you’ve been dreaming about a backyard pond or water feature, you might assume you should wait until spring to do anything about it. The weather’s cold, the ground may be frozen, and it feels like the wrong season to think about water gardens. Actually, the opposite is […]
Is My Pond Ready for Spring? February Checklist for Charlotte Pond Owners
By Hoaglandscape | Seasonal Pond Care February in Charlotte is deceptive. Some days feel like winter’s last gasp; others hint at the spring that’s just around the corner. Your pond is in a similar in-between state — not quite dormant, not fully awake. This transitional period is actually the perfect time to assess your pond […]
Spring Pond Cleaning Checklist: Getting Your Charlotte Water Feature Ready for the Season
As winter loosens its grip on the Charlotte area, your backyard pond is waking up from its dormant state. The fish are becoming more active, algae is starting to stir, and all that debris that accumulated over the colder months is ready to cause problems. Spring cleaning isn’t just for your house—it’s essential for maintaining […]
What to Do When Your Pond Freezes Over: A Charlotte Pond Owner’s Winter Guide
When an arctic blast sweeps through the Charlotte area, pond owners often wake up to find their beloved water feature transformed into a sheet of ice. While a frozen pond can look stunning on a crisp winter morning, it can also create serious problems for your fish and the overall health of your pond ecosystem. […]
When Should You Stop Feeding Koi in Winter?
Your koi are dramatic. They’ll swarm the surface like tiny, colorful puppies every time you walk by, even when it’s cold enough to freeze your eyelashes. But winter feeding isn’t about who looks the hungriest—it’s about water temperature and koi biology. Let’s keep your fish healthy (and your water clear) with some easy rules and […]
3 Essential Tips for Prepping Your Pond for Fall and Winter in the Carolinas
Fall is here—and winter is right around the corner! 🍁❄️If you own a pond, now’s the time to start preparing it for the colder months ahead. At Hoaglandscape, we help homeowners throughout the Charlotte, Lake Wylie, and Lake Norman areas keep their ponds healthy and beautiful year-round. As the leaves start to fall and temperatures […]
Why Fall Pond Netting is Essential for Your Charlotte-Area Pond
Why Fall Pond Netting is Essential for Your Charlotte-Area Pond Why Fall Pond Netting is Essential for Your Charlotte-Area Pond Protect Your Investment and Keep Your Koi Healthy This Autumn As the leaves begin their spectacular color transformation across the Charlotte region, pond owners face a critical decision: to net or not to net? After […]
Beat String Algae with the Aquascape IonGen System
String algae is one of the most common frustrations for pond owners here in the Charlotte area. You pull it out by hand, only to see it come right back days later. That’s because string algae spreads through rhizomes—tiny stems that break apart and grow again after each cleanup. But there’s a better way. In […]
Epic “Jungle” Koi Pond Renovation in Charlotte, NC | 20-Year-Old Palm Tree Paradise Gets an Upgrade!
Sometimes a pond just needs a fresh start.That was the case with this backyard oasis in Charlotte, NC—a 20-plus-year-old koi pond surrounded by palm trees, tropical plants, and some of the biggest koi we’ve ever seen. The pond had aged gracefully in many ways, but leaks, outdated equipment, and overgrown vegetation made it difficult for […]