by Mike | Jul 26, 2017 | Algae, Garden Pond Care, Ponds
Are you seeing green cloudiness in your garden pond? Here in Colorado we have had days on end of over 90° and several that hit 100°! Heat can green up a garden pond! Here’s 8 things to know about the heat and keeping your pond...
by Mike | Jul 14, 2017 | Garden Pond Care, Pond predators
Herons are beautiful, but they can be a pest at your pond! They can eat fish, frogs, and even squirrels! If you find a fish missing with no trace whatsoever, you may have a heron. Here are some tips for keeping herons out of your pond. What to do?...
by Mike | Jun 27, 2017 | Algae, Garden Pond Care, Ponds
4 Causes of Pond Foam There are several potential things that could be causing this white foamy stuff. If it’s green, it’s algae! Organic Material – The most common cause of foam buildup is organic material in the pond. Organic material buildup is...
by Mike | Jun 26, 2017 | Algae, Garden Pond Care, Pond Cleanout
Pond Cleanout – Before and After pictures are a great way to see the difference. Are you wondering how much a difference a pond cleanout makes? They say a picture is worth 1000 words! Ponds are small ecosystems within themselves. We strive to create...
by Mike | Jun 13, 2017 | Fish Care, Garden Pond Care
Follow these guidelines to safely transfer fish: Floating in bags: Float the fish in the bag they came in in the pond for 30 minutes. Make sure they are not floating in the sun! If there is no shade, open the bag up for air. Let the bag float while holding it or...
by Mike | Jun 12, 2017 | Garden Pond Care, Ponds
Pond evaporation can fluctuate. Here in Colorado we get a wide variety of weather from one minute to the next! If you are wondering if the water loss you are seeing is part of evaporation, read these evaporation factors. It is very important that the water level...