At Pages Lakescaping we work with you to create the lakefront of your dreams.
Naturally vegetated or restored shorelines protect water quality, prevents erosion, provide a healthy fish and wildlife habitat, while giving you a pleasant place for relaxation and enjoyment.
Removal of unwanted aquatic vegetation by underwater jet pump ~ This technique removes plants by their roots, significantly slowing any future regrowth. This is our most popular service and extends the time until your next cleaning to up to 3 years. A waterJet Pumpuses water pressure from a 4" flexible hose to loosen and extract the entire root system of any undesired species. When operating a water jet pump in deep water, a wetsuit and an air hose for breathing are used to allow for long periods of time underwater. This is the most effective method of eradicating the vegetation long-term.
Removal of unwanted aquatic vegetation by Hand pulling ~ requires digging out plants and their roots, or lifting and netting floating plants from the water surface. Hand-pulling is practical for controlling small amounts of aquatic plants in easily accessible, shallow water. In deeper areas plants would be removed by jet pump or herbicide method. The effectiveness of hand pulling depends on sediment type (hardness of lake bottom), water visibility. Regrowth lasting more than one season, is possible depending upon the species of plant and if complete removal can be achieved.
Removal of unwanted aquatic vegetation by herbicide and cutting beneath the surface ~ The type of herbicide used is specific to vegetation that is 'Submersed, Emergent, Floating or grass specific'. Plants are sprayed with an approved algicide and left to die. Then they are cut at their roots and removed. This process allows plants to regenerate far faster than removing by water jet pump. Small parts of the root systems that remain in the lake will regrow, and any dead roots can turn into a muck leaving your lakefront without a sandy looking bottom..
~ The Science of re-vegetation ~ Installation of desirable indigenous plants as required by city, county or state agencies.
Submersed Plants Submersed plants grow primarily below the water’s surface. Some species are rooted to bottom sediments and others are free-floating. They come in all shapes and sizes and occur in virtually all Florida waterbodies. Environmental factors such as light, water clarity, temperature, pH, nutrient availability and sediment stability affect where submersed plants will grow. Emersed Plants Emersed plants are rooted in water-saturated soils or submersed soils near the water’s edge. The leaves and stems grow above the water. Pickerel, Arrowhead, Cattail, Maidencane, and bulrush are examples of emersed plants. They can grow from the water’s edge to a depth of 3 to 10 feet out. Free Floating and Floating Leaved Plants- Floating-leaved plants typically are rooted in the sediments and have leaves that float on the water surface. Water Lily species, Spatterdock and American Lotus are examples of floating-leaved plants. They generally grow along the shoreline, lakeward of the emersed plants.
Lake & pond dredging removes excess sand and sediment and allows for clearer boat passage .
Disposal of all vegetation & waste materials by hauling to an upland dump.
