How will you care for your pond while traveling? It is very important to set up everything before you go. Here are some tips for a worry-free trip: 1. Circulation – Make sure to let the pump run while you are gone to assist with oxygenation and circulation. ...
Don’t let the name of this plant fool you! Pickerel Rush (or weed) has showy purple (or pink or white) flower spikes and is a great plant for the pond. It blooms from June to October and is hardy in zones 3 to 10. Grown in full sun to part shade it offers sweet...
It’s Found Naturally Beneficial bacteria is part of a natural ecosystem. There are thousands of naturally occurring strains of bacteria in ponds. Some bacteria consumes organic material. Some bacteria consumes nitrogen in the pond. Without it, algae will run...
While our ponds are fairly dormant during the cold winter months, they still need to be taken care of. Typically, the level of the pond should be about center, or a little higher in the skimmer opening. 1. Water evaporates even in the winter, yet we...
It is that time of year again! Protecting the pond from cold weather can be easy! 1. Continue to run the pump – Moving water doesn’t freeze, so this will protect your pipes. You may want to turn the system off for the winter but remember that...
