Farm Pond Algae Control

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Every summer the ponds around us turn green.  Some don’t of course but many do and the culprit is some type of pond algae.  Algae is on of the oldest forms of life on earth and it thrives when certain conditions are met and farm ponds just happen to have many of these in abundance. …

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Is A Pond Vacuum The Best Tool For A Cleaner Water Garden?

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If you’ve ever had to clean your pond out from time to time (and most likely you have) then you know it’s not the most enjoyable job.  A pond vacuum can make the task quite a bit easier but it’s important to choose and use the one that’s best suited to your needs and in truth, they’re not all created equal.  Let’s explore some of the more common options and how they differ from one another.

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Preparing Your Pond For Fall

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Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in most parts of the country but for pond owners, it can be a time of great challenge. With every change in the weather, your pond can be affected too.

While it’s not possible to hold off what Mother Nature brings along for your pond, with some simple steps you can deal with just about anything and keep your water garden in good shape. This is really important if you have fish or other living things in the pond because they’ll be more affected by seasonal changes than anything else.

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Controlling Pond Weeds

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Controlling pond weeds in large ponds takes a degree of expertise and intensive management. Weeds can grow under, on, or out of the water. When populations of invasive plants exist it can interfere with the fish population, give the water a funny smell, and cause other imbalances in the farm pond ecosystem. Plankton are the …

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