You are not alone if you want to say “I’m struggling with the same kind of algae taking over my pond. What’s going on?” The answer is biology. We pond owners have inadvertently stumbled across one of natures microscopic battle grounds. There is...
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...
Pond Care 101! Ponds may seem mysterious and hard to care for but once you know the basics, they really are pretty easy to maintain, providing you with something beautiful and enjoyable year round! Spring Pond Care: In northern climates where the pond freezes over...
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...
Pond levels fluctuate with weather just like natural bodies of water but most ponds have limits. Each pond is slightly different. To figure out the best water level in your pond, check these three things: 1. The Skimmer openingThe skimmer opening is...
