by Mike | Sep 13, 2022 | Garden Pond Care, Pond Blog, Pond Leak, Ponds
Have you noticed the water level going down in your feature recently? Remember if you have a long stream, a high waterfall, or a bubbling rock, it could be the wind! Splashing water can be blown out of the system in these high winds. Give it a few days for the wind to...
by Mike | Jul 25, 2022 | Algae, Pond Blog, Pond Cleanout
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...
by Mike | Jul 1, 2022 | Plants, Pond Blog, Ponds
These are not in the order of what we like best because we love them all! Really, picking just 10? Ridiculous! Remember on the Colorado Front Range we are in Zone 5. If you are in a valley or in the mountains you may be in Zone 4. #1 Marsh Marigold This is the plant...
by Mike | Jul 1, 2022 | Plants, Pond Blog, Ponds
Does a pond have to have plants? Of course not! If you prefer a very rocky backyard pond, with no lush, green beauty and dirty water, then the pond definitely does not need plants…Alright, no need to get snarky. But who doesn’t love plants?? Do the two pictures...
by Mike | May 30, 2022 | Garden Pond Care, Pond Blog, Ponds
What are Dead Zones and how do they occur? Good question. Glad you asked! The waterfall and pump create water flow and, thus, circulation in your pond. Ideally, the waterfall and skimmer (which houses the pump) are at opposite ends of the pond to create the best and...
by Mike | Apr 29, 2022 | Fish Care, Pond Blog, Ponds
With the spring comes new life and new considerations for your backyard pond! Can you start feeding the fish again? Are the spring chinooks causing water loss? Let’s talk about what you can do if you find yourself in these typical Colorado spring situations! When To...
