Worried about the algae in your backyard pond? Algae is a natural part of a pond, and having less of it is just a matter of getting the pond in balance by using beneficial bacteria and growing plants. People sometimes report that they didn’t have the problem the...
What is the deal with ponds and beneficial bacteria? Beautiful ponds and beneficial bacteria go together! Beneficial bacteria helps keep algae at bay. This bacteria is very important to have in a pond. We recommend 3/4″ gravel in the bottom of ponds to...
Pond Pressure filter Pressure filters clean water by pushing the water through a mechanical filter. Mechanical filters may be foam filters, small rocks, and other material that will physically remove debris from the water. Some pressure filters (but not all) have a...
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...
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...
