How to get rid of algae in your pond?
1. Remove manually all algae, leaves and other debris left over from the season before. This is crucial because an excess of decaying debris will add to the nutrient levels and the algae in the pond.If after you have removed all debris you still find you are having problems with algae you can use products like moreWhat to do to get your pond ready for spring?
What to do to get your pond ready for spring?
1. Clean out your pond, whether that means a full clean-out or rinsing things off. If you are in an area that has a lot of wind and rain you can expect that everything has landed in your pond. This can also include runoff from your roof. If you can net everything out then you mayHow to keep the raccoons away
How to keep the raccoons away
Although there is no such thing as Raccoon season seems like late spring to early summer is the prime time for us to hear.. “A raccoon ate all my fish what can I do?” Although there are a few things you can do after your pond is already built, the time to really think about it is in the planning stage of your pond. To start we have to think about the physical attributes of the critter.What to do if your pond water is green
What to do if your pond water is green
So your pond is dirty. Leaves, debris have gotten out of hand, so you decide to do what we call a “drain and clean”. Whether you do it yourself or have a professional do it for you, you may still experience your pond turning green. This is a normal thing that can happen as your pond must balance all over again. If you’ve got some green water showing up in your pondMake everyday an Earth Day
Make everyday an Earth Day
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make – Dr. Jane Goodall.[clear] Well just in case you missed it, Earth Day 2014 has come and gone. Every April 22nd folks will celebrate the earth and be reminded of the need to care for it. Being basically a farmer by trade the Earth is sorta important. I have committed over 30 years to adding
Are aquatic plants dangerous to Koi
Are aquatic plants dangerous to Koi
I have heard pond owners say they are afraid to add plants to Koi pond because of disease or parasites. Although it is possible for a few uncommon varieties of parasites to attach to plants it is unlikely that they would make their way to cause harm to your Koi or other pond fish. This is due most in part that aquaticWill a homemade pond filter work?
Will a homemade pond filter work??
I am asked all the time if a homemade pond filter will work. With some reservation I would have to say yes. Some people have a good amount of success making biological filters. They start out to be a bit cheaper but in many cases do not work or last quite as well. Having a good design is very important. [clear]Important elements of homemade pond filters
The most important elementThings to know before you choose a pond pump
Things to know before you choose a pond pump
Ok, so you study every style pond pump and you have decided what kind of pump you want for your pond. But after you decide which type of pond pump you want then you need to consider several factors to increase your odds of making the best decision. [clear] These factors include:Pond Size
The pond size dictates the size of the moreWhat you need to know about pond pumps
