Blog
Serving Twin Cities, Minneapolis & St. Paul Areas Of Minnesota (MN)
Search:
Grower’s Choice for Shady Ponds
Spring in Minnesota = Planting season! Several of our customers have shady ponds and were wondering which plants need sunlight. So, here are a few shady-pond-plant tips! Plant early spring blooming perennials.The plants come up and flower before the trees...
String Algae
String algae are unsightly and can cause pond owners a lot of extra work. So, where does this stuff come from and how can you control it? String algae is a plant that grows in long strings or hair-like filaments. It can get quite long and makes thick mats flowing...
MN Fall Pond Care
Autumn is our favorite season! The changes in temps, the colors, the deep blue of the sky, and the flurry of activities are just the best! Included in those “flurry of activities” are pond and stream care jobs. Some pond jobs are quick and easy but some require...
How to Keep Your Fish Safe This Winter!
Here are some tips on keeping your fish safe this winter! BONUS: Here’s a YouTube video of the same! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1CufibybcY Because fish are cold-blooded, their bodies respond to outside stimuli. Your fish will slow or stop eating, float...
It’s Winter! What Should I Do With My Pump?
Before the winter freeze hits, it’s important to make sure your pond is ready! One of the most expensive parts on a pond is the pump, and there are two choices for Minnesota pond owners. Here is a quick tip on each option for caring for this piece of equipment so it...
Dwarf umbrella palm, Cyperus alternifolius gracilis
Water plants for ponds: Aquatic pond plant: Tropical: Grown near Minneapolis, MN: Type: Marginal pond plant Flower: Whorls of stiff green leaves grow on long stems. Grown for foliage mainly but interesting flowers appear at the tops of whorls. Height: 24-36...
Graceful Cattail, Typha laxmannii
Water garden plant: Locally grown near Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN: bog plant Type: Marginal pond plant, bog plant Flower: Gracefull cattail has medium green foliage. As plant matures, you may see typical, brown cattail flowers forming towards the end of summer....
How full should my pond be?
Pond levels fluctuate with the weather just like natural bodies of water but most ponds have limits. Each pond is slightly different. To figure out the best water level in your pond, check these three things:1. The Skimmer opening The skimmer opening is the little...
How Do I Get Perfectly Clean Pond Water?
As pond and waterfall owners, we all want crystal clear water, but is this possible when algae decides to take over? The answer is – Yes, if you use beneficial bacteria! Get a head start on algae before it even knows what happened! Use cold water bacteria in your...
Perfectly Clear Pond Water?
Perfectly clear pond water in Minnesota? Yes, if you use beneficial bacteria! Be ready for that graduation party by starting now. Here are the details… You can have very clean pond water! But how, you ask? Here is the short version:You need to be on offense! Algae,...