Nearly all ponds installed by FSA&L pond contractors of New Jersey are designed and installed to run all year. You have a beautiful water feature, enjoy it year round! Winter scenes with snow and ice on the pond can be quite dramatic. We do recommend a winterization pond service during October-November. We also recommend installing a pond aerator or some type of floating pond de-icer in your pond to maintain an open water area in the event of icing. During the winter months in the New Jersey area there are times when the temperatures can drop below freezing and stay there for a period of time, this is when we ask our customers to use their best judgment and keep a close eye on your pond to make sure the system keeps running as it should be. NJ pond installations by FSA&L, especially larger ponds, may develop ice on the surface or around the edges; this is OK and normal. The waterfalls area under normal conditions should not freeze over, although there may be areas of ice. The area where the waterfall enters into the body of the pond will usually remain open because of the water activity, and the area in front of the skimmer box should remain open because of the water activity as well. Ponds in New Jersey can otherwise run safely through the winter. Your koi and pond fish should not be fed during the winter months. Pond maintenance services in New Jersey are recommended year round. Visit our pond services page for a complete description of recommended pond maintenance, water garden maintenance, water feature maintenance that the New Jersey pond owner should follow.