Sometimes an old water feature needs a little touching up, or a complete restoration. Whether it’s a water fountain or a pond, a project like that can seem a little intimidating, but the possibilities are endless. Building a hot tub, adjusting it to be a moat or water feature, a koi pond, or even a … Read more
Ponds and aquatic plant life are beautiful additions to any garden, yard, or ecosystem. However, nature is sometimes mysterious, and plants might seem like they’re dying out of nowhere. Main causes of death for pond plants include imbalance in the ecosystem, low Dissolved Oxygen levels, external factors (such as weather or climate), and misuse of … Read more
There are many things you can do to prevent algae growth in your pond. There are also different ways you can get rid of existing algae. It is not recommended to use pool algaecide in a pond; it isn’t designed to be safe for ponds. If used, you run the risk of depleting the oxygen … Read more
Most living things need oxygen to survive, and ponds are typically chock full of living things. Plants and fish both need plenty of oxygen to thrive. It is possible to have too much oxygen in a pond. Oxygen in a pond comes from the atmosphere, and from plants in the water. If the total amount … Read more
So you’ve decided to transform your unused backyard pond into a swimming pool. Whether you’ve just bought a house with a pond you’re not interested in keeping, or you’ve decided the upkeep just wasn’t worth it, with a little time, money, and effort, your forgotten pond can become a place for the entire family to … Read more
Sometimes we leave our pond to marinate for a little too long, and it ends up needing a good clean. With a little TLC, you can get it back to it’s appealing and healthy state! It may seem like a daunting task to look after your pond every other day (if not every day), but … Read more
Good pond liner can be expensive, and that can be a high barrier to entry for a lot of prospective pond owners. Luckily, the same damp-proof material used to waterproof concrete can also be used to hold water. DPM is short for damp-proof membrane, a class of waterproofing often used in construction to prevent water … Read more
Nobody wants to see their pond encroached upon by weeds. Keeping it protected is important, which raises the question: can roundup be used in a pond? Roundup should not be used in a pond as it contains the Surfactant polyethoxylated tallow amine, which is illegal in aquatic environments. By using Roundup in a pond, you … Read more
When it comes to building a pond, there are going to be lots of questions you might have, plans to draw, and things to think about. Maybe one of your thoughts is “Where do I start? Do I just…dig a hole?” A pond is harder than just digging a hole. In order to create a … Read more
Ponds can be beautiful fixtures in your garden or backyard, but sometimes even the ponds of the most devoted homeowners can end up developing a nasty-looking film. Most pond films are made of biofilm, a mix of dead algae or protozoa that occurs when there is an imbalance of nutrients in the water. Live algae … Read more
