Just as humans take vitamins and probiotics, ponds benefit from good bacteria. But what type should you add? Do they last year after year? First, bacteria are added to water because they are living organisms that use nutrition floating in the water. Bacteria can also...
What should you do with your pond in spring? The #1 thing to do with a pond or waterfall is to enjoy the seasonal ups and downs! Pumps can’t run frozen water but each season brings its own beauty! If you will be caring for your backyard pond this spring, make...
Ponds attract birds and other wildlife. A backyard pond brings life to a garden in so many ways including bringing in migratory birds and even “staycation birds” that are always here. But we’re hearing waterfowl may bring unwanted germs like the...
Chevy or Ford? Coke or Pepsi? Chocolate or Vanilla? Which is better? Just like statements comparing Chevy or Ford; Coke or Pepsi; or Chocolate or Vanilla, there are many ways to build ponds and pondless waterfalls. Is one way better? Does a certain method work while...
You are not alone if you want to say “I’m struggling with the same kind of algae taking over my pond. What’s going on?” The answer is biology. We pond owners have inadvertently stumbled across one of natures microscopic battle grounds. There is...
Once there was a green pond that had fish but you couldn’t see them. The pond had a small filter and a pretty waterfall covered by algae. This pond got a present- a brand new wetland filter. The pond owner got an even better present- clean, clear...
