Winterize Your Water Feature Without Lifting a Finger

As summer winds down and autumn’s chill arrives, it’s time to think about preparing your water feature for the winter months. Just as a thorough spring opening ensures your feature is ready for the warmer weather, a careful winter closing is crucial for its longevity and performance. Proper winterization not only protects your investment but also ensures a smooth transition back to life when the seasons change.

The Importance of Professional Winterization

Winterizing your water feature is essential for maintaining its health and functionality. Here are the top three reasons why expert winter closing is key to preserving the longevity of your feature:

Preventing Damage

Winter temperatures can lead to issues such as frozen pipes and cracked equipment if your water feature isn't properly winterized. Professional winterization ensures every component is thoroughly drained and protected, preventing costly damage and ensuring that your feature remains in excellent condition when spring arrives.

Extending Lifespan

Regular maintenance, including professional winterization, helps extend the life of your water feature. By addressing potential issues now, you avoid more significant problems and repairs down the road, whether it’s a fountain, waterfall, garden pond, or earth pond.

Ensuring Equipment Functionality

Proper winterization includes checking and protecting pumps, filters, and other equipment from freezing. This prevents potential malfunctions and ensures a smooth start-up in the spring, keeping your water feature running efficiently.

Why Winterizing is a Springtime Game-Changer

Professional winterization isn't just about prepping your water feature for the cold months—it's also about setting the stage for a spectacular spring. Here’s how investing in expert care now can make a big difference when the weather warms up:

Start Spring Fresh

Say goodbye to the hassle of algae growth! Proper winterization significantly cuts down on algae buildup, so when spring arrives, you'll open your feature to a cleaner, healthier environment. This means less time scrubbing and more time enjoying your revitalized water feature.

Maintaining Aesthetic Appeal

Keep your feature looking fabulous even in its downtime. By protecting it with professional care, you'll avoid winter damage and ensure it’s ready to dazzle when the warm weather returns. Your water feature will be primed and polished for a stunning spring debut.

Protecting Wildlife

If your water feature is home to fish, frogs, or other critters, winter prep is crucial for their well-being. Our expert winterization ensures your aquatic friends stay safe and snug throughout the season, so they're ready to greet you come spring.

Comprehensive Winter Closing Services

At Backyard Oasis, we offer specialized winter closing services tailored to the needs of various water features:

Fountains

Let Backyard Oasis take the worry out of winterizing your fountain! Our team will expertly drain the water, clear the lines, and remove any pesky debris. Your pump will get a VIP treatment—cleaned and set aside to store in water to preserve it’s longevity. We'll also give your fountain a spa day, cleaning it up and wrapping it in sturdy 4 mil plastic if a cover isn’t handy, keeping it cozy through the winter. Trust us to shield your fountain from the chill and ensure it’s all set for a splashy, hassle-free spring!

Waterfalls

Just like our top-notch fountain service, we’ll drain all the water, clear out the lines, and remove any debris. But we don’t stop there! We power wash and carefully store the pump and filter media, disconnect the plumbing to prevent any freeze damage, and give the surrounding plants a neat trim. Our thorough cleaning and protective measures keep your waterfall safe and sound all winter long, ensuring a hassle-free and beautiful start in the spring. Trust us to keep your waterfall in pristine condition all year round!

Garden Ponds

Just like our waterfall service, we’ll pump out the water, clear debris, and drain the plumbing. We’ll also give the skimmer, waterfall boxes, and UV filters, if you have them, a good clean and get them cozy for winter. To finish it off we’ll prep your water plants, treat the pond, and add the right gear, like your pond net, to make sure your garden pond is ready to dazzle when spring arrives.

Each type of water feature has unique requirements for winterization, and our skilled team is equipped to handle them with precision and care.

Special Offer: Bundle Your Clean-Up Services

To make your fall preparations even easier, we’re offering a special promotion! When you book both our water feature winter closing and landscaping fall clean-up services at the same time, we’ll waive the service fee for the fall clean-up. This offer is a great way to save on comprehensive care for your outdoor space.

How It Works:

1. Book Both Services: Schedule your winter closing and fall clean-up with us. We’ll handle each service at the appropriate time in the fall.
2. Enjoy Savings: We’ll waive the service fee for the fall clean-up, giving you excellent value for a combined service package.
3. Relax and Enjoy: Focus on enjoying the season while we take care of the hard work, ensuring both your water feature and landscape are ready for winter and look great.

For more details about what our fall clean-up services include, be sure to check out our upcoming blog post, where we’ll dive into all the specifics. This will give you a complete picture of how our services can benefit your landscape.

Secure Your Spot on Our Winter Closing List

Planning ahead for your water feature’s winterization can save you time and stress later on. Our list for winter closing services is starting to fill up, so getting on it now ensures you’ll have one less thing to worry about as the season changes.

How to Secure Your Spot:

1. Contact Us: Reach out via phone or visit our website to express your interest.
2. Consultation: We’ll discuss your specific needs over the phone and schedule a convenient time for the service.
3. Relax: Enjoy the season knowing your water feature will be expertly winterized by the professionals at Backyard Oasis.

Final Thoughts

Proper winterization is as essential as a thorough spring opening for keeping your water feature in top shape. By choosing Backyard Oasis, you’re investing in expert care that ensures your feature is well-protected through the winter and ready to shine come spring. Don’t miss out on our special offer—book both your winter closing and fall clean-up today and enjoy a worry-free season.

Contact us today to learn more and schedule your water feature so that you are ready in time for winter!

Service Areas

At Backyard Oasis, we proudly offer expert water feature closing services across a wide range of areas in Michigan. Whether you’re located in Flint, Genesee County, or the surrounding regions, we’re here to help you prepare your water feature for the winter months. Our service areas include Flint, Grand Blanc, Davison, Burton, Swartz Creek, Fenton, Holly, and other nearby communities. We also extend our services to Oakland County and similar regions with an additional travel fee. No matter where you are within our service areas, you can rely on our team to deliver professional, thorough winterization for your fountains, waterfalls, garden ponds, and earth ponds. Ensure your water feature is well-protected this winter—contact Backyard Oasis to schedule your closing service today.