During the cold winter months, it’s especially important to keep an eye on your ponds water level. As layers of ice form water levels begin to drop. Levels can be checked at the skimmer box or along the pond’s edge. The water level dropping too low can result in your pump “sucking air” instead of […]

There are a couple of things to keep in mind when selecting the type of tree, you’ll be installing: Light – Is the spot you have in mind located in sun or shade? Wind – Does the location tend to be windy or is it sheltered by your home or other trees? Soil – Is […]

The question is should I feed my Koi fish in my backyard Pond NOW?   As the weather warms up and your fish become more active you may think their hungry, and it’s only natural to want to feed them.  The best advice we can give is BE PATIENT & WAIT. This early in the season, […]

This winter season you may have noticed some broadleaf evergreens getting brown tips on their leaves and maybe even beginning to lose leaves. The reason may surprise you As cold as it’s been this winter the damage to these plants actually started months ago. If you remember the first week in November, there was a […]

Does it seem like your Crape Myrtles or Japanese Maples are confused? We’ve had some calls from clients that have noticed their Crape Myrtles and Japanese Maples are still holding on to their leaves. Is this happening to you too?  If you remember the first week in November, there was a hard freeze where temps fell […]

We often get phone calls from customer making one simple statement; “I think my pond leaking.” If you have made this call to Damascus Enterprises, then you have either heard or seen this process done before. Before you Suspect a LeakIf your pond is losing water slowly over time, say an inch every day or […]

If you have ever owned a backyard pond then you probably know about string algae. It’s the hairy green mess that grows on your water falls, down your stream and in your pond.  Instead of sitting out on the patio and enjoying your pond, your time is spent walking around and pulling this slimy muck […]

Have you ever had to ask yourself “Did I add a scoop of beneficial bacteria to the pond this week?” Are you afraid of adding beneficial bacteria because you don’t want to add too much or too little? Maybe you didn’t even know that you should be adding at least beneficial bacteria to your pond […]

A pond is a perfect way of adding beauty to any outdoor space. It does require some effort however. The secret is, if you take proper care of your pond from the beginning, you can avoid issues from cropping up in the future. Below we’ve outlined  4 Simple Steps that you can use to keep your […]

Every year, our team at Damascus Enterprises meets with well over 100 households around MD/DC/VA area regarding their Pond and Water Feature installation and maintenance needs.  On occasion we have been asked who some of our biggest competitors are. We’ve never been ones to shy away from being blatantly honest when it comes to competition, and we want […]