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WATERFALLS & LIGHTING TOUR – OCT 14

signaturepondandpatio — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:24:39 +0000

WHEN: Friday Oct 14 (6 – 9 PM) Rain Date: Sat Oct 15

WHERE: 14 Steeple Dr Robesonia PA 19551

WHAT: Enjoy this beautiful backyard, featuring a cascading pondless waterfalls, boulder “sitting” walls, unique cobblestone paver patio, fresh landscape plantings & energy efficient L.E.D. lights, including underwater & accent lights! This is a cozy, relaxing backyard retreat and we invite you to see it for yourself! Bring your waterfall and lighting questions or just stop by & say “Hi” to Stan & Lydia and family. This Tour is free and registration is not required. For more info, call (610) 374-8281 or visit www.signaturepondandpatio.com.

2011 BERKS POND & PATIO TOUR – JULY 8 & 9

signaturepondandpatio — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:46:37 +0000

July 8 & 9 (10AM to 5PM both days)

Enjoy this self-guided tour of beautiful backyard Water Features and Patios in Berks County! This tour is free and open to the public! Pick up your Tour Map at: Signature Pond & Patio 37 E Penn Ave, Wernersvile. Any questions, call 610-374-8281.

2011 Berks Pond & Patio Tour

OPEN HOUSE SALE MAY 6 & 7

signaturepondandpatio — Mon, 02 May 2011 22:16:53 +0000

OPEN HOUSE HOURS: MAY 6 (8AM to 6PM); MAY 7 (10AM to 3PM)

10% Off Storewide Both Days! Open Pit Chicken BBQ Saturday, $6.50 / meal! Stop in and see our new store. Take advantage of the great discount we are offering storewide on fish, aquatic plants, pond kits, pumps, palletized and bulk stone, pond treatments and much more! See you there!

WERNERSVILLE POND STORE NOW OPEN!

signaturepondandpatio — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:46:29 +0000

We are excited about opening at our new Wernersville Pond Store. Stop by and see our many new pond and fountain displays! Store location is 37 E Penn Ave (Rt 422), Wernersville PA 19565.

Store Hours Are:

Mon – Wed 8 to 5
Thurs & Fri 8 to 6
Saturday 10 to 2
Sunday: closed

We carry: Spring Pond Treatments, Pond liner, Pumps, Aquatic Plants, Koi, Goldfish, Fish Food, Pond Gifts and much more!

Newly Arrived: Truckload of brightly colored poly lawn furniture, as well as wooden picnic tables.

We Also Carry: Palletized natural stone, wall stone, boulders, river gravel and bulk premium hardwood bark mulch.

We look forward to seeing you!

SPRINGTIME 2011 IS ALMOST HERE – GET YOUR POND READY!

signaturepondandpatio — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:48:33 +0000

WHEN YOUR POND BEGINS TO THAW… Depending on our season, it may be another couple weeks before that happens. Here are some tips for you. You may see lots of string algae. That’s okay since nothing is taking the nutrients out of the water at this time and the bacteria is not yet active. Don’t panic! It’s the only green plant growing so leave it alone. Once your pond is cleaned out, some algae may grow again. Remember, it will probably still be cold and the above information is still relevant. Once the pond’s water temperature is above 50 degrees, you can start adding Aquascape Coldwater Beneficial Bacteria, at 60 degrees Aquascape Beneficial Bacteria for Ponds dry or liquid. Your fish may look like they need to eat and even come to the surface looking for their first spring treat, but don’t do it! Wait until the water temperature will remain over 50 degrees. (If you feed them now, your fish could suffer.)

WANT TO HAVE YOUR POND CLEANED OUT THIS SPRING BY OUR CREW OF POND PRO’S? Our typical “spring cleanout” includes the following steps… The cleanout crew will pump the water out of the pond, net out the fish and store them in a tub of water taken from the pond. The boulders and the gravel will then be washed to remove excess algae, leaves, etc. Dead foliage, leaves etc will be removed by hand. Aquatic plants will be pruned and fertilized. Displaced rocks and gravel will be replaced, covering any exposed liner, leaving your pond looking as good as new! All filter media will be washed and installed in their proper places, pumps will be hooked up and tested. Pond lights will be tested and bulbs replaced as necessary. Finally, your fish will be released back into your pond and a dose of beneficial “Aquaclearer” bacteria will be added to jump start your pond’s ecosystem. Your pond will be well on its way to bring you another season of enjoyment!

WHAT IS THE COST OF A “TYPICAL SPRING CLEANOUT?” We bill $65 per man hour. A regular cleanout is normally $225 to $325, excluding additional pond supplies. This cost may vary if your pond is larger than an 11’ x 16’ or if it hasn’t been cleaned out in several years. Pond cleanouts will begin Mid March and will be completed by Mid April. To get your pond on our spring schedule, please email us at senscaping@juno.com or call us at 610.374.8281.

Oct 1, Friday – POND & LIGHTING OPEN HOUSE

signaturepondandpatio — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:09:19 +0000

WHEN:       Friday October 1 (6 – 9 PM)           (Rain Date: Sat Oct2)
WHERE:    433 Coronet Dr. Blandon PA 19510 MAP HERE
WHAT:       Enjoy this totally oustanding backyard, featuring a huge koi pond, multiple waterfalls, upflow bog, large accent boulders, “floating” boulder steps through pond, fish cave & more than 36 energy efficient L.E.D. lights, including underwater, path & accent lights! This is a totally unique aquatic retreat and we invite you to see it for yourself! Bring your pond and lighting questions. For more info, call (610) 374-8281.

FALL POND CARE

signaturepondandpatio — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:26:18 +0000

With fall just around the corner, it is time to protect your pond and waterfalls from falling leaves! If your pond is in an area with moderate to heavy leaf fall, please remember:

1. You will need to Empty Your Skimmer Daily of excess leaves.

2. We highly recommend covering your pond with Leaf Netting. This will keep unwanted leaves & debris from your pond. Excess leaves get water-logged and sink to the bottom of your pond and turn into sludge.

PLEASE NOTE: While we recommend taking precautions to keep leaves out of your pond, don’t panic if a few sneak in! These can be picked out by hand during the Spring Cleanout.

QUALITY LEAF NETS: We stock a quality, yet economical leaf net in the following 3 sizes:

7’x10’ ($6.98) 14’x20’ ($19.98) 28’x30’ ($49.98)

Our multi-purpose pond netting comes conveniently rolled, making it easier to install. This is quality, full-sized pond netting! Comes complete with U-shaped stakes; keeping the net secure and in place.

LEAF NETTING SERVICE: We offer a Fall Pond Netting Service. Please respond BEFORE Sept 25! Our crew will complete this service sometime before mid-October, unless you specify you need it done earlier! Cost is $120 plus pond net. To request this service, please email us at senscaping@juno.com .

BERKS POND & PATIO TOUR – July 9 & 10

signaturepondandpatio — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:56:50 +0000

July 9 & 10 (10AM – 5 PM both days)

Featuring our First Ever “Moonlight Tour”
on Selected Homes, Friday evening July 9 (Dusk till 10 PM)

Enjoy this self guided tour of backyard Water Features and Patios in Berks Co! Visit more than 15 gorgeous settings featuring patio sitting areas, ponds with fish and pondless waterfalls! Enjoy the charm & romance of our “Moonlight Tour” featuring selected homes with outdoor landscape lighting! This 2 day tour is free of charge and open to the public!

June 12 Hands On Build-A-Pond Seminar!

signaturepondandpatio — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:57:31 +0000

DATE: Saturday, June 12, Rain or Shine! Starts promptly at 9 AM and lasts till we are finished, which will be approx 2 or 3 PM!

LOCATION: In the beautiful front lawn of Chris Wise and Jodi. Email for address!

WHAT: Get your hands dirty as you work side by side with our crew of professional pond builders to create a small, but beautiful ecosystem pond with a waterfalls, under water L.E.D. lighting and aquatic plants. Come dressed to work as you will want to help handle the rocks, plants, etc. And bring your camera! Seminar to be held rain or shine. (If it is raining, we will have a tent set up over the area.)

LUNCH: Free pizza and soda!

Pre-registration required. Register by email: senscaping@juno.com or phone: 610-374-8281.

SPECIAL NOTICE: For all participants, we will be offering a 1 day “free aquatic plant package” (a $129 value) with the purchase of your pond kit, so come prepared to buy! For pond kit prices, see www.signaturepondandpatio.com/pondmenu.html

OPEN HOUSE, TENT SALE, SEMINAR – April 30 & May 1

signaturepondandpatio — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:58:07 +0000

OPEN HOUSE – April 30 & May 1
Friday 10AM – 6PM; Saturday 10AM – 3PM
Tent sale both days! Many discounted items!

Free Seminar: Saturday, May 1 (11AM – Noon)
“How to Design a Beautiful Water Feature”

Save the Dates:
*June 12 Hands-On Pond Building Seminar
*July 9 & 10 Annual Pond & Patio Tour

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