Do I really need a pond deicer? It costs a small fortune to run it. Are there any other options? – Water Garden & Features Q & A – Week Ending October 24th

Posted on October 22, 2009 by thepondguy

Some pond deicers do cost a lot of money to run – but there is an alternative. Unless you’re lucky enough to like in a climate that doesn’t freeze…

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I want to leave my pond running through the winter. Can I do so without damaging the equipment? – Water Garden & Features Q & A – Week Ending October 3rd

Posted on October 1, 2009 by thepondguy

Who wouldn’t want to enjoy their pond all year long? Whether you live in a warm climate or cold…

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How do I prepare my fish for winter? Do I need to bring them inside? – Water Garden & Features Q & A – Week Ending September 26th

Posted on September 24, 2009 by thepondguy

As the temperatures fall, we may be pulling out our winter coats and goulashes, but your fish don’t need them at all! In fact, pond fish, like koi and goldfish…

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How do I control algae in my decorative pond, both long term and short term? – Water Garden & Features Q & A – Week Ending September 5th

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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Why do people put dye in their decorative ponds? – Water Garden & Features Q & A – Week Ending August 15t

Posted on August 14, 2009 by thepondguy

If you’re new to the hobby, the thought of adding dye to your pond may seem like a foreign concept! Why would you want to add color to the water that you’re working so hard to keep clear? Well, there are aesthetic reasons…

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Season-Long Control with the DefensePAC – Water Garden Q & A – Week of August 1st

Posted on August 1, 2008 by thepondguy

We know exactly how you feel. It seems whenever you look on store shelves or search online there is an overwhelming selection of water garden products that can confuse even the most [...]

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