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Does Rainwater help my Pond?
Does rainwater help a pond, aerate a pond, or cause problems like algae?Learn 3 easy pond care tips for after a rainstorm.
Prevent Algae from taking over my Pond
Prevent green pond water before it begins with these simple steps an chemical-free pond treatments recommended by Jeff, the pond builder. Includes a pond treatment “to do” list.
Wetland Filters for MN Ponds
Safe and natural, wetland filters can be added to exiting ponds! A solution to green pond water.
Is it too cold to start my pond?
Answers about spring pond cleaning and algae control from a MN pond contractor.
Three Quick Ways to Knock Down Pond Algae
3 Quick ways to prevent string algae in your backyard pond or koi water garden.
Fish care. I think My babies are hungry, but what do I need to do?
I think My babies are hungry, but what do I need to do? 1. Wait for over 50-degree water temp. Use quality food, like Aquascape. 2. Feed just enough, they eat it all. 3. Figure out how much they eat so in busy times you know how much to drop in. When do I start...
4 Low Maintenance Backyard Pond Tips from Minnesota Pond Contractor
When fish and plants are in perfect balance, maintenance drops and pleasure peaks. More relaxing, less worrying. Let’s dive in and do the pond checkup!
Canna Lilies
Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN, Canna Type: Marginal Blooms: Flower color varies by species, 3" across Light: Full Sun Height: Up to 4 feet Zone: 7 Buy these pond plants here Varieties available this year: 'Bengel Tiger':...
Taro
Aquatic Plants, Pond Plants, Locally Grown, Minneapolis St. Paul MN Type: Marginal Blooms: Foliage plant Light: Part sun to part shade Height: 3-5 feet Zone: 9-11 Taros have large heart-shaped leaves held up by tall stems. Not a hardy plant but worth growing for the...
Native Cattail, Typha latifolia
Water garden plant: Locally grown near Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN: bog plant Type: Marginal pond plant, bog plant Flower: As plant matures, you may see typical, brown cattail flowers forming towards the end of summer. Height: 4-7' Light: Full to part sun Zone: 3-10...