Backyard Blog
What Pond Equipment Should be Removed for Winter?
Water gardening tends to slow down in the late fall and winter. Once the water temperature drops to 40°F, it's time to bring your pond equipment inside.
The Importance of Fall Pond Aeration
Fall is an important transitional season for pond owners. While you may not immediately consider aeration a vital part of your fall maintenance, it can help keep your pond clear...
How to Test Pond Water & How to Read Results
When was the last time you tested your pond's water? Even if the water is crystal clear, you can have too much ammonia or imbalanced pH levels. Catching these issues...
Why are my fish constantly at the surface?
Fish enjoy routine and will learn your feeding schedule and start to come to the surface when they see you. Waiting at the surface for food is different than gulping...
Easy Summer Pond Care
Summer is one of the more challenging seasons for water clarity because of the warm weather and rain. The warm weather months are when you want to spend the most...
How to Add Shade to Your Pond
The long sunny days of summer can quickly cause your pond to heat up and create perfect conditions for an algae bloom. Learn how to add shade to your pond...
UV Filtration is Low Maintenance Filtration
Do you dread the battle against algae each spring and summer? UV is a low-maintenance filtration option that is highly effective at preventing and removing green algae from ponds. It's...
How to Pick the Right Pond Pump
The pump is the life force of the pond. Still or stagnant water quickly attracts algae and mosquito larvae. Water in a pond must be circulating and pumped through a...
How to Select a Pond Liner
Pond liners are the important first step for backyard ponds that do not have a constant water source; without a pond liner, the water seeps out. Some liner materials are more...