MN Pond When it comes to caring for your pond, there are specific things to keep in mind in the late summer – especially if you have fish! High water temps:If your pond or waterfall is heating up from all that glorious sun, the water temperature may be rising. ...
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...
Here are some tips on keeping your fish safe this winter! BONUS: Here’s a YouTube video of the same! Because fish are cold-blooded, their bodies respond to outside stimuli. Your fish will slow or stop eating, float upright with their fins tucked in, and look like...
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...
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....
Ponds have certain life expectancies and as they age, problems can occur. The number one reason for algae in your backyard pond is too much fresh water entering the system. New (or fresh) water is added because the pond is actually leaking! You should only need to...
