Why Shallow Ponds Have More Water Quality Problems
Shallow ponds experience significantly more water quality problems because they lack the thermal mass … Read more
How Pond Shape Affects Water Circulation
Your pond’s shape might be suffocating its life. Dead zones are the enemy of … Read more
What Happens to Leaves After They Sink to the Bottom?
One leaf on the surface is a nuisance; one leaf at the bottom is … Read more
How Beneficial Biofilms Keep Ponds Healthy
Before you scrub that rock clean, read this. That slippery coating on your pond … Read more
The Pond Food Web Explained
Without the ‘scum’ at the bottom, there’s no life at the top. From microscopic … Read more
What Lives in Pond Muck? (Microbes, Worms, Insects & More)
Pond muck is a complex biological and chemical matrix primarily composed of organic detritus, … Read more
Why Fertilizer Applications Can Cause Algae Blooms Weeks Later
The phenomenon of delayed algal proliferation following fertilization occurs due to the temporal gap … Read more
Does Rain Make Pond Algae Worse?
Yes, rain frequently exacerbates pond algae through a process known as nutrient loading. Precipitation … Read more
How Water Temperature Affects Algae Growth
sec_pWhy does summer heat turn ponds green? It’s all about the temperature. Warm water … Read more