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There are rakes, razors, cutters…skimmers…is there a difference and which works best to clean the pond? | Pond & Lake Q&A

Posted on July 14, 2011 by thepondguy

Yes. You could sweep your garage with a toothbrush. It’s possible. Some people – who have a much lower tolerance for dirt than most – might even do it. But when the time comes to do the job, you’re much more likely to choose a push broom, or better still, a shop vac. Why? Because they’re the right tools for the job. The same principles apply when you’re cleaning your pond. If you pick the proper tool, the job will be a lot easier – and much more effective.

Filed under: Algae Control, Benefits of Owning, Cattails, Chara (Algae), Duckweed, Emergent Weeds, Phragmites, Pondweeds, Sago Pondweed, Uncategorized, Water Clarity | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

We just purchased a house that had a pond, it hasn’t been taken care of, where do we start? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on July 6, 2011 by thepondguy

If you’ve ever adopted a stray pet, you already have a general sense of what it’s like to become the keeper of a long-neglected pond. Like the stray, the pond probably looks like it’s been reclaimed by nature: rough around the edges…

Filed under: Aeration, Algae Control, Algae Defense, Cattails, Chara (Algae), Emergent Weeds, Fish, Fish Kill, Muck, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Pondweeds, Sago Pondweed, Season-Long Control, Uncategorized, Water Clarity | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 4 Comments »

What’s the difference between MuckAway and PondClear? What’s the difference between Muck Away and Pond Clear? | Ponds & Lakes Q&A

Posted on June 29, 2011 by thepondguy

As pond owners know, there is a bit of the teenage boy in Mother Nature. She thinks nothing of dumping leaves, pollen, sticks and other organic material in your ponds, clouding the water and mucking up the bottom.

Filed under: Algae Control, Benefits of Owning, Muck, MuckAway, Pond & Lake, Pond Clear, Pondweeds, Water Clarity, Water Quality | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

My pond looks like an oil slick. Why and how can I get rid of it? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on June 17, 2011 by thepondguy

Every year, Mother Nature unleashes a mass of pollen into the air to facilitate the fertilization of seeds in flowering plants. It’s an effective design, but not terribly efficient. Pollen ends up everywhere – just ask anyone who suffers from hay fever – and the surface of your pond is no exception.

Filed under: Uncategorized, Pond & Lake, Aeration, Algae Control, Duckweed, Fountain, Fish Kill, Turnover, Emergent Weeds, Water Quality, Pondweeds, Water Clarity | 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 »

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 »

I still have dead cattails standing from last year. Should I cut them down? | Pond & Lakes Q&A

Posted on March 3, 2011 by thepondguy

It seems not even the harsh winter winds and giant piles of snow are a match for cattails growing around your pond. After a much awaited spring thaw you may still see dead cattail reeds standing tall for all to see.

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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 »

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 »

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