Anything having to do with ponds and pond care.
As you might guess, I get a lot of questions about pond bacteria, just about every single day. So from time to time, I wanted to do a short video and share those questions (and the answers I provided back) with you. Maybe it’s some of the same questions that you might have had or … Read more
Duckweed in a pond is an interesting situation. Some pond owners (particularly those with smaller ponds) often love having it around, and sometimes add it to their pond and would never dream eradicating it. By the way…I talked about duckweed in this pond tip just in case you might wonder what it looks like and … Read more
[youtube width=”425″ height=”355″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DHOpbIjyEc&feature=youtube_gdata[/youtube] As the video above discussed, when hot summer weather is upon us, it’s vital that your pond has some form of aeration in it. As water temperatures get over 78 degrees the water itself simply can’t hold as much oxygen. This phenomenon can create major problems for fish if the pond owner … 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
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
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