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What to Do With Wet Leaves from Your Pond
Fall leaves become a nuisance when they fall from trees and end up in your pond. Dry leaves are easy to manage, but what can you do with wet leaves...
What to do with Invasive Plants and Animals
Invasive species are plants and animals that are introduced in an environment where they have no natural predators. They can quickly reproduce and outcompete native species, disrupting the ecosystem and...
The Importance of Fall Pond Aeration
Fall is an important transitional season for pond owners. While you may not immediately consider aeration a vital part of your fall maintenance, it can help keep your pond clear...
Pond Fish Care in Fall
As the weather starts to cool down in the fall, you'll want to keep an eye on the temperatures and be ready to start your cold-weather feeding schedule. A clean...
3 Things You Should Know About Ponds In Cooler Temperatures
Like people, ponds can flourish in any season but have special needs to succeed in different temperatures. During warm weather, the main concern is algae blooms, water quality, and oxygen...
Caring for your pond in extreme weather
Depending on where you live your pond may be subject to severe weather conditions, from droughts to hurricanes, during certain times of the year. Whether your water levels quickly drop...
Fish Care to Maintain Water Quality
There are a few reasons why a pond goes from crystal clear to cloudy, smelly, murky, and even green. Excess waste, debris, and poor oxygenation cause most water quality issues,...
Is a Total Water Change Necessary?
When your pond has major water quality issues that don't seem to be resolved by troubleshooting or water treatments, a total water change can provide a fresh start. Total water...
How to Test Pond Water & How to Read Results
When was the last time you tested your pond's water? Even if the water is crystal clear, you can have too much ammonia or imbalanced pH levels. Catching these issues...