Is there anything I should do for my pond/lake to prepare it for Spring? – Ponds & Lakes Q & A – Week Ending March 13th

With the sun shining brighter than ever and the snow finally disappearing, most of us pond guys and gals are itching to throw on our waders and dive into our ponds — figuratively of course.

What do I need to do to overwinter the fish in my farm pond? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending October 3rd

Believe it or not, the fish in your farm pond or lake will do quite well over the winter – even if it freezes over. At the depths of your pond…

How do I prevent my pond from clouding up when it rains? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending September 26th

When the skies cloud up and the rain starts to fall, it’s almost a guarantee that your farm pond or lake will cloud up, too. Muddy runoff…

How do I control floating and bottom-growing algae in my lake? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending September 5th

Whether it’s floating or submerged, algae can turn a lake into a green mess in no time. It’s unsightly, it’s sometimes stinky and in extreme cases, it can cause…

Why is it important to aerate my lake during the summer? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending August 22nd

Though the hottest days of summer are nearly behind us, your pond or lake still needs proper aeration – especially as we approach fall, when temperatures shift and your pond water will…

What’s the difference between PondClear and MuckAway? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending August 15th

We can summarize the difference between the two in one sentence: PondClear works to remove excess nutrients from the surface down; Muck Away works to remove excess nutrients from the bottom up. Seems simple – or is it?

What Can I Do To Keep My Pond Clear? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week Ending May 2nd

When I ask my service customers what their top three goals are for their pond, clear water is almost always at the top of the list. Clear water is aesthetically pleasing and is a sign that your pond is healthy and balanced. Across the board, your first step towards clean and clear water is to [...]

Season-Long Algae Control with the ClearPAC – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week of August 1st

One of the best ways to maintain your pond all year long is to get a ClearPAC. The ClearPAC is a collection of products that come in one package designed to make [...]

What Type of Aeration System Do I Need? – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week of May 30th

We all know why ponds need some type of aeration system (If your not sure why ponds need aeration, read the article Aeration in the Summer Heat), but there are many types of aerators on the market from Bottom Bubblers to [...]

Controlling Leeches – Pond & Lake Q & A – Week of May 16th

The “muck” at the bottom of your pond is a great breeding ground for leeches. So the absolute best way to get rid of them would be to get rid of [...]