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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.

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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.

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: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a 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: , , , , , , , | 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: , , , , | Leave a Comment »

Do you store plants indoors until your zone is ready? | Decorative Ponds & Watergardens Q & A

Posted on February 4, 2011 by thepondguy

Spring is almost within reach making pond owners everywhere anxious to begin this seasons water gardening. While you don’t want to be the left in the dust by waiting too long to get your plants, are you going to waste your money by ordering your plants too early and subjecting them

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Aquatic Plants, Spring Start-Up, Uncategorized, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: , , , | 1 Comment »

Will sidewalk salt hurt my pond? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

Posted on January 28, 2011 by thepondguy

Nobody wants to worry about slipping and falling on icy driveways and walkways but is the salt you are using to keep you safe actually hurting your pond?

Filed under: Pond Salt, Season-Long Control, Seasonal Care, Spring Start-Up, Water Gardens & Features, Water Quality Issues | Tagged: , | 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: , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments »

Switching to High-Protein Fish Food – Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

Posted on April 23, 2010 by thepondguy

At this time of year, as the cold wind of winter gradually begins to soften into the warmer days of early spring, and we anxiously wait for the long, hot, blissful days of summer sunshine, your fish will start to stir and wake from their sullen winter respite at the bottom of your pond…,

Filed under: Fish, Fish Habitat, Fish Population, Goldfish, Koi, Koi & Goldfish, Spring Start-Up, Uncategorized, Wheat Germ Fish Food | Tagged: , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

What’s a Nitrogen Cycle? – Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

Posted on April 7, 2010 by thepondguy

Today we trade in our waders for lab coats as we discuss your pond’s nitrogen cycle. While many of us find it hard to stay awake for science lectures, we promise this one will save you time and money and…

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What are winter fish kills and how can I prevent them? – Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A

Posted on March 18, 2010 by thepondguy

Q: What are winter fish kills and how can I prevent them? – Alison in Illinois Winter Fish Kills, They Don’t Float With Us! You’ve waited all Winter long for the ice to melt over your water garden so you can run your waterfalls and enjoy your finned friends. Instead, you find your fish floating [...]

Filed under: Aeration - WG, Deicer, Spring Start-Up, Water Gardens & Features | Tagged: , , , , | 7 Comments »

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