Mark Although first and foremost, this blog is about pond care and algae control, it is also a place where I might share some personal thoughts from time to time on related topics. Please note that the commentary below is strictly my own personal opinion and it is shared in that light. In some ways the … Read more
If you’ve been watching the news in the last month at all you’ve likely heard about the enormous oil disaster in the gulf of Mexico. The loss of life (both human and wild) is a very sad tale. I won’t go into too many details here, nor will I share my personal opinion on the … Read more
Pond dyes, tints, shading…call it what you want but if you go looking around, you’ll find quite a few options. A question I get quite often is, will pond dye help with algae control? The best answer for this is yes, it can help, but there are a couple of points to keep in mind. … Read more
Having a bit of guidance is never a bad thing when it comes to finding out what’s wrong with your pond and how to fix it. That’s why we felt it was very important to put together a “Pond Advisor” to help everyone who’s facing a challenge with their pond. The Pond Advisor will take … Read more
As pond owners, we often don’t talk enough, or consider the issue of safety in and around our ponds. May is National Water Safety Month which is meant to serve as a reminder to use precautions and play it safe around water. For the most part, this awareness campaign is targeted towards pool activities, however … Read more
Green water, or single cell algae that freely floats around in a pond, can be a real nightmare for the pond owners. Usually this stuff isn’t dangerous for fish but it sure can make a pond look ugly. We all want clean and clear water in our ponds but sometimes this isn’t always as easy … Read more