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What causes pond odor? | Farm Ponds & Lakes Q&A

Posted on June 2, 2011 by thepondguy

When your pond starts to smell like old socks, there’s a very good chance that (a) it’s not well aerated; and (b) it’s full of decaying debris. The third alternative – that your pond is filled with dirty socks – is a long shot, so we won’t even bother to address it. But stagnant, debris filled ponds? We’ve got the answers you need.

Filed under: Aeration, Algae Control, Chara (Algae), Emergent Weeds, Fish Kill, Fish Stocking, Muck, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Uncategorized, Water Clarity, Water Quality, Water Testing | Tagged: , , , , , | 1 Comment »

I have phragmites in my pond, and they are so aggressive they even outgrow the cattails. What should I do? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on May 3, 2011 by thepondguy

Phragmites are the worst kind of uninvited guest: once it makes its appearance, it’s too late to give it the slip. For those who have experienced phragmites, they’ll attest to its tenacity. They’ll also attest to its heartiness.

Filed under: Pond & Lake, Cattails, Phragmites, Algae Control, Sago Pondweed, Weed Identification, Emergent Weeds, Pondweeds, Algae Defense | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

I have a small floating weed in my pond. I think it is duckweed, how do I know and how do I treat it? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on April 29, 2011 by thepondguy

Duckweed can be a real nuisance if not identified and treated correctly. As it is a prolific grower it can quickly make your pond or lake look more like a golf course in a relatively short period of time.

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pond & Lake, Cattails, Phragmites, Duckweed, Chara (Algae), Emergent Weeds, Pondweeds | Tagged: , , , , , | 4 Comments »

How can I reduce algae growth in my pond? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on April 22, 2011 by thepondguy

How can I reduce algae growth in my pond? Ryan – Dallas, TX As we progress through spring and into summer, it is important that you know how to treat algae growth should you experience an algae bloom. Persistent algae blooms will still flex their muscles even if you maintain a clean pond. There are [...]

Filed under: Pond & Lake, Algae Control, Weed Identification, Chara (Algae), Emergent Weeds, Water Quality, Water Testing, Carbonate Hardness, Algae Defense, Water Clarity | Tagged: , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments »

Why do frogs/toads make so much noise? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on April 1, 2011 by thepondguy

With the official start of spring come and gone we are not the only ones excited about the rising temperatures. You will soon be serenaded by the assembly of frogs and toads that set up camp at your pond and lake.

Filed under: Pond & Lake, Cattails, Phragmites, Sago Pondweed, Emergent Weeds, Pondweeds, Benefits of Owning | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments »

There are some weeds in the pond but do I need to add anything else for my fish? | Pond & Lake Q&A

Posted on March 18, 2011 by thepondguy

The fish in your farm pond or lake will definitely use weeds as a source of food and shelter but providing additional habitat is key for pond owners looking for a balanced fish population with large game fish. Using pond weeds as a source of habitat for your fish population is an at times be a double edged sword to pond owners.

Filed under: Pond & Lake, Trout, Bass, Fish Habitat, Fish, Fish Stocking, Emergent Weeds, Benefits of Owning, Catfish | Tagged: , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

How do weeds like Cattails and Phragmites survive the winter? – Ponds & Lakes Q & A

Posted on November 5, 2010 by thepondguy

Your gamefish and frogs aren’t the only ones hiding from the cold winter weather. Even your emergent weeds have developed a defense mechanism to survive over the winter. Being perennial plants, they may appear to die when the weather cools down but they are really just…

Filed under: Cattails, Emergent Weeds, Phragmites, Pond & Lake, Pondweeds, Weed Identification, Winterizing | Tagged: , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

How do I get rid of cattails and phragmites? – Pond & Lake Q & A

Posted on August 27, 2010 by thepondguy

As you’ve enjoyed your pond over the spring and summer, all of a sudden you begin to see that our pond have built what seems to be an impenetrable wall of Cattails and Phragmites. No worries! Emergent weeds won’t ruin your summer fun. Here are the right tools to get even!

Filed under: Cattails, Emergent Weeds, Phragmites, Pond & Lake, Weed Identification | Tagged: , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Are there any tips for treating my pond in the hot summer months? – Pond & Lake Q & A

Posted on July 30, 2010 by thepondguy

A lot of our summer activities revolve around our pond. The warm sunny seasons see us hosting parties, swimming, fishing, or just unwinding at the end of the day lounging around outside. Regardless of how you enjoy your down time, you expect your pond to be in pristine condition when having guests at your home or before you decide jump in for a swim. Frustratingly enough, it is the warmer seasons that encourage weed and algae growth that can throw the proverbial wrench in the works.

Filed under: Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Aeration, Cattails, Duckweed, Sago Pondweed, Season-Long Control, Chara (Algae), Pond Dye, Emergent Weeds, Pondweeds, MuckAway | Tagged: , , , , , , | 6 Comments »

How can I control Naiad in my pond? – Pond & Lake Q & A

Posted on May 13, 2010 by thepondguy

When faced with an outbreak of weeds in their pond some pond owners tend to rush into buying aquatic herbicides and algaecides in an attempt to clear up the pond as fast as possible. While we agree with the idea that your weeds need to disappear on the double…,

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Algae Control, Muck, Weed Identification, Chara (Algae), Pond Dye, Emergent Weeds, Pondweeds, Algae Defense, MuckAway | Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment »

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