Mar 31, 2015 • 17 minute read

PondCast with Vertex Pond Aeration - Season 1 - Episode 2

In this PondCast, we discuss the following questions with Sue and Patrick from Vertex Water Features about Pond & Lake Aeration.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & Fountains
Mar 26, 2015 • 20 minute read

PondCast with Cary Martin - Season 1 Episode 1

In this podcast we discuss the following topics with Cary Martin at Crop Production Services: Pond algae, aquatic herbicides, fountains, bottom aeration.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & HOA Ponds
Mar 19, 2015 • 6 minute read

Floating Fountains - Installation & Repairs Revealed

Retention pond fountains seem to be popping up everywhere in Greenville SC and Charlotte NC.

Filed in: Fountains , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Mar 16, 2015 • 4 minute read

Frustrated with Pond Algae Control?

Controlling Pond algae can be very frustrating.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Mar 4, 2015 • 2 minute read

NEW Solar Powered Pond Aerators

Vertex Water Features has been the leader in aquatic aeration for over 30 years.

Filed in: Pond Aeration , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Feb 26, 2015 • 3 minute read

HOA Fish Stocking & Aquatic Herbicides

Ever wonder what water treatments are being added to your pond or lake?

Filed in: Aquatic Herbicides , HOA Ponds & Fish Stocking
Feb 7, 2015 • 3 minute read

Secret Unlocked at Asheton Lakes

If a picture is worth a thousand words.  How about a video?

Filed in: Contour Mapping , HOA Ponds & Lake Management
Jan 31, 2015 • 2 minute read

Benefits of Chelated Copper Algaecide

Algae can be a major problem for small bodies of water and because it can take over so quickly, it needs to be controlled in a safe and effective manner.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & Pond Management
Jan 13, 2015 • 2 minute read

Should I Plant Iris or Cattails in My Pond?

Adding aquatic plants like iris, pickerel & thalia are great choices for your retention pond or farm pond.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , HOA Ponds & Pond Management
Dec 9, 2014 • 1 minute read

Social Media Brings Pond & Lake Owners Together

Looking for cutting edge info and the latest in pond and lake management?

Filed in: News , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Nov 20, 2014 • 2 minute read

Thinking About Buying Property and Adding a Pond?

You have been searching high and low for the perfect property with a location where you can have your pond or lake.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Digging & Pond Management
Nov 19, 2014 • 1 minute read

The Danger of Aquatic Weeds

Aquatic weeds can be dangerous to any ecosystem.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & Lake Management
Nov 17, 2014 • 2 minute read

Canadian Geese Removal for Ponds

Imagine a herd of cows that just took over your commercial pond or parking lot.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Charlotte, NC
Oct 14, 2014 • 2 minute read

Bluegreen Algae & Toxic Ponds

Blue-green algae have been proven to be a the cause of mild nausea to neurological damage to the brains of numerous species throughout an ecosystem.

Filed in: Lake Management , Algae Aquatic Weeds & Pond Management
Oct 13, 2014 • 2 minute read

SC Aquatic Herbicide Conference

This past week Platinum Ponds & Lake Management dedicated over three days to the honing skill sets for our aquatic herbicide applications.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Lake Management & Pond Management
Aug 17, 2014 • 2 minute read

Pond or Lake Mapping for Sedimentation Removal & Aquatic Weeds

Aquatic Bathymetric and vegetation mapping are critical for analyzing the success of pond & lake management.

Filed in: Contour Mapping , Lake Management & Pond Management
Jul 21, 2014 • 2 minute read

Secrets of Algae and Aquatic Weed Removal

Algae removal or aquatic weed removal doesn’t automatically mean manual labor.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & Lake Management
Jul 14, 2014 • 1 minute read

Toxic BlueGreen Algae in Ponds

In the past month, we have identified numerous ponds in Greenville SC & Charlotte NC with cyanobacteria, also know as blue-green algae.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Lake Management & Pond Management
Jul 7, 2014 • 2 minute read

Clemson's HOA Stormwater Pond Maintenance Guide

What is viewed as a community recreation and water feature, minimizes the risk of neighborhood flooding, and protects local water quality?

Filed in: Lake Management & Pond Management
Apr 26, 2014 • 1 minute read

Ludwigia Primrosewillow - Waterprimrose

Aquatic weeds like water-primrose are an invasive plant in North & South Carolina.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Algae Aquatic Weeds
Aug 31, 2013 • 1 minute read

Water Shield Removal in North & South Carolina

Water shield is a popular aquatic weed in South Carolina.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & Watershield
Aug 30, 2013 • 2 minute read

Floating Fishing and Swimming Docks

Floating docks are a wonderful addition to any fishing utopia.

Filed in: Pond Docks , Charlotte, NC & Algae Aquatic Weeds
Aug 28, 2013 • 2 minute read

Greenville Country Club Aquatic Weeds, Aeration & Sedimentation Removal

Platinum Lake Management is now consulting with the downtown Greenville Country Club Coarse Superintendent, Craig Harris as to a pond management plan, aeration, sedimentation removal & levy / dike / dam repair.

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Lake Management & Pond Aeration
Aug 27, 2013 • 1 minute read

Hillbrook Lake Sedimentation Removal & Aquatic Weed Review

Hillbrook Lake in Spartanburg SC South Carolina has consulted with Platinum Lake Management to aid in forming a plan for dredging, aquatic weeds and lake management goals for their 15-acre lake.

Filed in: Lake Management , Pond Management & Sedimentation Removal
Apr 19, 2013 • 1 minute read

Palmetto State Aquatic Plant Management

Looking for aquatic plant management in Upstate SC?

Filed in: Algae Aquatic Weeds , Aquatic Herbicides & Lake Management