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I like the idea of a pond but will it also bring more mosquitos? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on June 2, 2011 by thepondguy

If pondkeeping were a recipe for multiplying mosquitoes, it would be tough to justify having a pond at all. Fortunately, the same things that make a pond attractive to you make it an unwelcome spot for mosquitoes looking to settle down and start a family.

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Should I eradicate all algae from my pond? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on May 26, 2011 by thepondguy

In a word, the simple answer to this question is no. Algae serves a vital role in the health of your pond, providing both natural filtration and food for fish and wildlife. Algae also looks aesthetically pleasing in a pond, provided there’s not too much of it.

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What do I do to clean out my water garden now that the snow melted? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on April 8, 2011 by thepondguy

Spring is the perfect time to perform a clean out on your water garden or decorative water feature and remove accumulated growth and debris from the winter months. Not only does this result in a cleaner better looking pond, it also promotes a smoother transition into the warm summer.

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I took my fish out for the winter… when it is best to put them back? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on March 18, 2011 by thepondguy

It is about time to get your pond up and running for the season. Your decorative pond fish may be even more excited than you are if they’ve been stuck inside for the winter. Before you re-introduce them to their pond you will want to give it thorough once-over to make sure the pond is healthy, clean and ready for spring.

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Do I need to replace my filter media? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

Posted on February 12, 2011 by thepondguy

The filters in your water garden are one the best lines of defense against dirty pond water, algae blooms and poor fish health. Since they play such a big role in keeping your pond healthy, you will want to make sure your filter media is up to snuff for the season.

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How do pine needles affect my water garden? I’ve heard everything from poor water quality to no change at all. – Decorative Water Gardens Q & A

Posted on November 12, 2010 by thepondguy

Your evergreens may hold on to their color during the winter but they will have no trouble shedding a few pine needles. If your pond is pine tree adjacent you most likely have been dealing with the presence of pine needles in your water.

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Do I need a UV Filtration system for my pond? – Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

Posted on June 4, 2010 by thepondguy

Do I need a UV Filtration system for my pond? Benjamin – Dover, DE Make Your Green Water Head Towards The Light Spring is in full effect, the sun is shining, trees everywhere are in bloom, but now your pond water is as green as the grass that surrounds it. The water in your pond [...]

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How do I control algae in my decorative pond, both long term and short term? – Water Garden & Features Q & A

Posted on September 3, 2009 by thepondguy

Algae blooms are the bane of most pond owners. All summer, they rear their green heads and turn a beautiful pond or water feature into a soupy or stringy mess. But with some planning…

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Controlling Green Water Algae in a Water Garden – Water Garden & Feature Q & A

Posted on May 8, 2009 by kathiethueme

It’s that time of year again when the fish are playing, flowers blooming and your backyard is once again becoming your peaceful retreat, except for that green water in your water garden. Like most of us water garden owners the highlight of our yard is our water feature but what fun are fish if you can’t see and enjoythem? Here are some considerations that may help you take back your water garden. [...]

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How Do I Combat String Algae in my Water Feature? – Water Feature Q & A

Posted on March 12, 2009 by joemejia

Many of you find yourselves in this same situation, where it seems like you are battling algae year after year with no end in sight. The thing I want you toknow is that in order to fully understand how to control algae, you really have to [...]

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