Backyard Blog

Keep your pond clean and clear year-round! Build a DIY pond maintenance kit with essential tools and smartpond® water treatments to prevent water quality issues.

January and February are peak winter, often when the weather is at its coldest. It’s not the most exciting time for water gardening; the main objective is to ensure no significant changes...

High nutrient loads can upset the pond's balance in any season, but fall leaves can quickly overload a pond when not scooped out. Keeping your pond clean and clear during...

When you have a beautiful pond in your backyard, you want it to be clear so you can sit by the water and enjoy the peace and calm. Clear water...

When your pond has major water quality issues that don't seem to be resolved by troubleshooting or water treatments, a total water change can provide a fresh start. Total water...

Tired of battling murky, green pond water? UV technology is your secret weapon for achieving crystal clarity.

Every pond owner's worst nightmare is walking out to their pond and seeing dead fish. Your fish can be seemingly healthy one day and then dead the next, leaving you...

Ponds can become green seemingly overnight and without any obvious cause. Discover why your pond is green, what it means, and how you can treat and prevent green pond water.

Aquatic plants help absorb nutrients in the water that feed algae blooms and cause other water quality issues. How do you add aquatic plants to your pond?