Mid-April is spring start-up season for pond owners in Minnesota. A common question we hear during this time is, “Is it too cold to start my pond in Minneapolis?” (I mean, the ice just melted a few days ago….!) Here is an answer from Jeff, who helps...
Springtime in Minnesota is wonderful! We have more sun, more green in the landscape, more flowers, more birds near the pond activity, and unfortunately, more algae! If your pond is thawed, chances are the algae is already growing. Here are three quick ways to knock...
You know that special ‘ahh’ moment when everything is right with the world? Your pond can give you that feeling! 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...
Biofilters, also called biofalls, are an awesome tool in maintaining a clean, clear water feature. Biofilters combine Mother nature’s way with containerized water gardening to clean the water using beneficial bacteria. The filter systems I am familiar with are black...
Q: Hi Jeff, Say, that algae killer you put on the rocks really worked quite well. Just wondering if that’s something I can do more often myself. What product did you use and is there a particular way to apply it? A: Hello! Algae grows because there’s...
Three Simple Steps to Clean Pond Water Water Gardens, fountains, lakes, and ponds all have one thing in common this time of year- green water! And who likes to play and swim in green water? To fix the green-water-in-your-pond problem, you can follow these three simple...
