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...
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,...
Do you feel tired and pent up? Doctor yourself … with a pond! ( #Nature #Water trickling #Birds signing #Love Minnesota!) Backyards are not just lawn to mow if they have a pond or waterfall. They BECOME… a place to play, alive, full of nature, interesting,...
A quick list of questions to ask a pond builder/contractor in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or anywhere! What should a home owner ask a pond contractor? After all, how many home owners interview pond builders every day? Here are six questions to ask a potential pond...
