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Green time of year! Time to Add New Pond Supplies And Pond Plants.
Green time of year
As the weather changes so does the maintenance needs of your pond. As true as this statement is what does it mean?? Here is a check list to determine what your pond needs. [clear] I have pond owners ask me all the time,-
Why is my pond green?
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Why do I have more algae this time of year?
How big is your pond?
This will determine how many aquaticI have a U.V. light so why is my pond still green?
I have a U.V. light so why is my pond still green?
Ok so you have done everything you have been taught and your pond is still green with algae. You have a good biological filter, you keep your pond pump running always and you have a U.V. unit and… green water.. What is wrong?? Most companies and even some pond supply retailers sell U.V. sterilizers asWill 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
What you need to know about pond pumps
To have the Water garden or Koi pond of your dreams you have to have the right equipment. That might mean a small submersible pond pump or a big external pump. However, there are so many types of water pumps for ponds that it is easy to get confused and end up buying the wrong one. [clear]"the wrong pump can turn out to be
Which Pond liner is the best?
Which Pond liner is the best?
Pond liners are made of many different materials. Some are Rubber, Epdm, plastic, PVC, reinforced polyethylene or reinforced polypropylene. Then you have to decide what mil, thickness or or ply you want. Not only are there different types of pond liner to choose from, there are thickness options, size options, the option to bury or not bury your liner, the choice of doing it yourself or to hire someone to install theDo you want a pond kit?
Do pond kits have everything you need?
[clear] We have people come to our shop looking for “Pond Kits” all the time. For some it makes the thought of building a pond much easier.It will already have everything you need for a cookie cutter pond.
But do you really want a cookie cutter pond?? Maybe but more than likely -not. We try to discourage the one size fits all pond. Because everyone’s idea of a pond is different. It comesBig ideas in little spaces: Water gardening in a small area
Big ideas in little spaces: Water gardening in a small area. Maybe a whiskey barrel fountain or a large urn garden is what you are looking for. Pond Talk.
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