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How to control Algae in your pond

Algae is the number one complaint of Pond owners. Whether its a green film or in the from of string algae, this invasive plant can take over the beauty of your pond and cause maintenance headaches. If Algae dominates it will rob the pond of oxygen, as well as the sights colorful fish and rock work on the pond floor.

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Designing Outdoor Living Spaces

Thinking about adding an addition to your home, a place where you can relax and enjoy time with friends and family?  Does it entail the the ambiance of elegant lighting and possibly a fireplace?  Does it involve exquisite colors, plant life, and possible the sounds of running water?  Did you know that a home addition outdoors can be not only

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Wetland Filter Construction

Wetland Filtration for Ponds

Have you ever noticed “Protected Natural Wetlands” sign while walking your dog or riding your bike on a trail in the woods?  The reason the DEQ (Dept of Environmental Quality) protects these spaces is they serve as a natural filter of our water resources.  Water runs slowly through river stone and cattails, and is filtered through the root systems of

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Hiring The Right Landscape Contractor

So you have decided that this is the year you are doing that amazing outdoor landscaping project. You’ve got your budget set aside and you and your spouse have been dreaming of an amazing outdoor patio with a fire pit, beautiful landscaping beds around it, some lighting, and a pergola. You are open for other suggestions to make the space

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Pond Filtration Systems

Have you ever seen a large pond in a condominium complex, home development, or a business park that has a green film and excessive weed growth on its shoreline. Perhaps you have a pond near your home and you think to yourself, “if this pond could only be cleaned up up of all the algae and cattails it would be

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Backyard Fire Pits

One of the greatest things about Michigan outdoors is the ability to enjoy evenings in your backyard fire pits with family and friends.

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Split-Level Patio Design

This multilevel patio area connected with limestone slab step is landscaped with landscape lighting, perennials, shrubs, mulch, edging, and ground cover.

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Stone Patio Projects

Are you looking for new stone patio projects for your Grand Rapids or West Michigan home? Platinum Ponds is the most trusted contractor in Grand Rapids.

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