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Dan from Long Island, New York, waited over a decade to build his backyard pond. But once he found the right info — and a little confidence — he finally went for it. Here’s what he had to...
DIY Bog Filter Shows Results in Just One Week: Steve & Denise’s Pond Story
There’s something special about seeing a pond come to life — especially when it clears up within days and becomes a daily retreat. Steve and Denise, a retired couple, recently built a...
How to Plant Pond Plants (Without Soil, Stress, or Spending a Fortune)
One of the most common questions I get asked is:"How do I plant my pond plants?"Should they be in soil? In pots? Can they go straight into the gravel?And what about the plants around the pond — do...
What Actually Works Against String Algae? I Tested 8 Methods to Find Out
String algae can be one stubborn bugger in a backyard pond. So I decided to run a little home experiment to test out different algae control methods — all using water from my own courtyard...
Bog filters are incredible.They’re powerful, natural, and one of the most effective filtration systems you can build for a pond — but they do take up space. So what do you do when space is...
If you've ever wondered whether animals can help filter your pond water, you're not alone — I get asked about it all the time! Shrimp, mussels, Daphnia, different types of fish — it sounds...
