Spring Cleanout « The Pond Guy’s Blog

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.

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Algae Control, Aquatic Plants, Benefits of Owning, Fish Population, Koi & Goldfish, Oxygen Depletion, Pea-Green Algae, Pond Cleanouts, Pond Vacuums, Seasonal Care, Spring Cleanout, Spring Start-Up, Uncategorized, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: algae, algae blooms, Algaecide, algecide, algicide, garden, Pond Logic, Water, water garden, watergarden | Leave a Comment »

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.

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Algae Control, Aquatic Plants, Koi & Goldfish, Oxygen Depletion, Pea-Green Algae, Pond Cleanouts, Pond Netting, Pond Vacuums, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Spring Cleanout, Spring Start-Up, Water Gardens & Features, Water Quality Issues | Tagged: defense, defensepac, pac, season | Leave a Comment »

Should I add gravel to my pond?… even if it is preformed? | Decorative Ponds & Watergardens Q&A

Posted on March 25, 2011 by thepondguy

Adding gravel to the bottom of your water garden can help create a more natural appearance than the plain black plastic or rubber liner you are looking at now. The small stones create an excellent source of surface area for beneficial bacteria such as Pond Logic® Muck Defense™ to colonize and filter your pond water.

Filed under: Benefits of Owning, Oxygen Depletion, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Spring Cleanout, Spring Start-Up, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: black, dirt, filter, gravel, muck, Muck Defense, pond, Pond Logic, rocks, rubber, Water | 12 Comments »

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.

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Algae Control, Feeding Fish, Fish Diseases, Fish Population, Koi & Goldfish, Oxygen Depletion, Pea-Green Algae, Pond Cleanouts, Pond Vacuums, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Spring Cleanout, Spring Start-Up, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: bactera, conditioner, filter, filter media, media, Oxy-Lift Defense, pl gel vactera, pond vacuum, reducer, seasonal defense, stress, stress reducer plus, Water | Leave a Comment »

What are the differences between a true Koi pond and a water garden? | Decorative Ponds & Watergardens Q&A

Posted on March 3, 2011 by thepondguy

When it comes to backyard ponds you may hear multiple names thrown out like water garden, Koi pond, decorative pond or other, more creative, titles. While these names are used loosely and interchangeably by many-a-pond owner there are considerable differences between a water garden and a Koi pond used for spawning and raising Koi.

Filed under: Benefits of Owning, Feeding Fish, Koi & Goldfish, Spring Cleanout, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: compare, garden, koi, koi pond, Water, watergarden | 1 Comment »

I’ve heard a lot about barley, some good and some bad. What do you think? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q&A

Posted on February 25, 2011 by thepondguy

Pond owners are intrigued by the prospect of being able to ditch chemical treatments for a natural means of algae control. While it is true that barley straw is capable of helping your pond fend off algae it still comes with advantages and disadvantages.

Filed under: Algae Control, Barley Straw, Benefits of Owning, Oxygen Depletion, Seasonal Care, Spring Cleanout, Spring Start-Up, Water Gardens & Features, Water Quality Issues | Tagged: algae, barley, barley straw, extract, pond, Pond Logic, straw, Water | 2 Comments »

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.

Filed under: Benefits of Owning, Oxygen Depletion, Pea-Green Algae, Pond Cleanouts, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Spring Cleanout, Spring Start-Up, Uncategorized | Tagged: filter, filter pads, matala, Water, water filter | Leave a Comment »

How can I keep leaves out of my pond? – Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

Posted on September 3, 2010 by thepondguy

You may not want to admit it yet, but the summer season is coming to a close. While we love the mild weather and the changing colors of the trees, us water garden owners have one to turn our attention to the falling leaves. No worries however, we have one simple tool that you can use to avoid having to deal with leaves falling into your water garden.

Filed under: Pond Cleanouts, Pond Netting, Season-Long Control, Spring Cleanout, Spring Start-Up, Water Gardens & Features, Water Quality Issues, WG-Winterizing | Tagged: activated carbon, cleaning, clear water, leaves, media bags, Muck Defense, Nature's Defense, netting, Pond Netting, seasonal defense | 2 Comments »

Spring Accessories – Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens

Posted on March 25, 2010 by thepondguy

It is truly an enjoyable experience taking in the sights and sounds of a water garden. Crystal clear water, brilliantly colored fish, and lush green plants all meld together to create a picture perfect landscape…

Filed under: Pond Vacuums, Spring Cleanout, Water Gardens & Features, Waterfall | Tagged: 4-in-1 Pond Net, Accessories, aquatic plants, Lighting, Muck Defense, Nature's Defense, pond lighting, pond net, water hyacinth, Water Lettuce, Waterfall | Leave a Comment »

When should I start using my DefensePAC®? – Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

Posted on March 11, 2010 by thepondguy

You’ve bought the products; you’ve read the blogs; now it’s time to get your feet wet.

Filed under: Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Spring Cleanout, Spring Start-Up, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: Clarity Defense, Defense Pack, defensepac, muck, Muck Defense, Nature's Defense, oxy-lift, Oxy-Lift Defense, seasonal defense, Water Clarity | 2 Comments »

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