Should Your Pond Equipment Be Out in the Weather? No!

Should Your Pond Equipment Be Out in the Weather? No!

Covering Electrical Pond Equipment Is the control panel of your Autodose or IonGen exposed to the sun? Did you know that after time, this will cause the panel to be unreadable? Leaving electrical pond equipment out in the elements shortens their lifespan. Rain, sun,...
Spring And Your Pond: Be Ready For Predators!

Spring And Your Pond: Be Ready For Predators!

Did you know that Sunday, March 20th was the first day of spring in 2022? It was! Spring brings new growth and fresh colors, and it also awakens wildlife that has been hunkered down for the winter.  While we love all animals, we want to make sure our fish are...

Does My Pond Need a Cleanout?

Does my pond need a cleanout? Balanced ponds may need to be cleaned out every couple of years. Ponds that struggle with balance may need annual cleanouts.  Take a look at your pond. ◊  Is the water brown, black or unclear? ◊  Do you see muck or sludge on the bottom of...

What about barley straw?

Barley straw helps keep algae at bay. When using this type of algae treatment, it is imperative that it is organic.  Straw that may have been treated with pesticides could kill the plant life and even the fish in the pond.  It usually comes in a small...