Algaecide Algae appears because the water has too many nutrients floating around and not enough plants and good bacteria to compete with it. The high heat Minnesotans experience causes the algae to grow exponentially. Learning how to control algae successfully is...
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 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 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...
