Why You Need To Perform Pond Water Testing
Apr 19th 2024
Pond water testing should be an important part of every pond owner’s maintenance routine. The reason for this is because it is the best way to measure the pond’s overall health. Some of the things whi …
read moreUnderstanding Pond Excavations
Apr 19th 2024
A necessary aspect of pond construction is the removal of dirt and other material, which is known as excavation. However, while this may seem like Ponds 101, there is a lot more involved than merely u …
read moreWhy Dragonflies Are Important For Ponds
Sep 15th 2018
A common concern of pond owners, especially those living in tropical and semitropical climates, is the presence of mosquitoes and other pests. However, when water is correctly managed, not only will t …
read moreThe Japanese beetle is a type of scarab which is native to the islands of Japan. There, its impact on the environment is minimal, since there are natural predators which control it, but in the United …
read moreHow To Plan Your Pond Renovation
May 30th 2017
Pond renovation can be challenging, but it also a lot of fun, especially when you plan out the details. A lot of homeowners consider their ponds to be little more than an extension of their properties …
read moreAbove Ground Ponds vs. Below Ground Ponds
Apr 5th 2017
Ponds have a magical ability to calm us down; any form of discomfort such as stress could be easily curtailed. Since our bodies are mostly made of water, the water in the pond can provide this similar …
read morePond Cleaning Isn't As Easy As You Think!
Mar 6th 2017
Many pond owners, particularly those who are new to the hobby, underestimate the importance of pond cleaning. Ponds are complex ecosystems which are subject to the laws of entropy and if they are not …
read moreHow To Avoid String Algae
Oct 10th 2016
String algae thrive on the nutrients which are present in your pond. To prevent this you must eliminate the nutrients as much as possible. One way of doing this is by placing plants in the pond which …
read more7 Most Common Pond Emergencies
Aug 4th 2016
A pond is a complex system, and like all complex systems, it is subject to Murphy’s Law, a law which states that "anything that can go wrong will." When something bad happens to your pond, it can be d …
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