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...
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...
Figure out the size in gallons of your pond. (Area of a circle =π rxr):_________________________ (r= radius) Multiply area by the average depth of your pond:__________________ This gives you cubic ft. Multiply cubic feet by 7.48 to get...
Natural ponds are fairly common though not normally included in “water gardening” due to their utilitarian purposes. Typically unlined and lacking filtration systems, natural ponds are called retention ponds, run-off ponds, HOA ponds, spring fed ponds or...
Have a pond in your backyard? Here are 6 ways to get ready for a Minnesotan spring! Bonus! Tips and pricing for a new pond (in case you don’t have one yet!) Frog on Creeping Jenny Minnesotan Springtime is an exciting but challenging time for pond owners. Here are...
How do you keep a natural pond clean with no mechanical filtration? Two different methods are discussed. We get many requests for natural pond care to keep them looking clean and beautiful. This type of natural pond, found in your HSA or near a parking lot,...
