Mark Over the years, it’s been no secret that chemical algaecides, and namely those that contain copper, have been at the forefront of algae control. Many people, from golf course superintendents, to farmers, to pond care companies, have relied on them to keep ponds looking better. (Note that what I’m speaking of here is generally for … Read more
If you spend any time outside at all, you’ve likely found yourself on the receiving end of a bite or two from the ever-nagging mosquito. Quite frankly for most of my life, all I ever worried about was easing the itch from getting bitten. The problem is this “after the fact” approach isn’t such a … Read more
I was delighted to get an email from Brenda B. who is a subscriber of ours and had been battling pond algae in her small pond. She was dedicated to working with bacteria to clean things up but wasn’t getting the results she had hoped for. Through her own research she discovered that the municipal … Read more
It’s a simple fact that the pH of pond water will fluctuate throughout the day and night, and it is not an absolutely stable thing. pH is affected by a lot of things in the pond and the environment. As we’ve talked in the past, having a reasonably neutral pH is a good thing, but … Read more
Recently I did a video on how to use some basic testing strips to check certain qualities of your pond water. Today’s video is a continuation of that as we delve a bit deeper into the issue of pH and why it’s a good thing to know. For any pond, of any size, there is … Read more
I spoke with several pond owners in the last few weeks and in those visits I was reminded once again that it’s not a bad idea to test your pond water from time to time. I have always viewed water testing to be of importance, particularly because certain elements in the water are very influential … Read more