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From Recycled Rocks to a Thriving Backyard Pond: Dan’s DIY Pond Story
One of the things I enjoy most about running Ozponds is seeing what people create when they take the basic principles and adapt them to their own situation. Dan from Sydney recently shared his...
Hi Kev! I'm Alla from Interior Alaska. Thanks so much for sharing your pond knowledge! Before starting this project, I binge-watched most of your pond videos, along with videos from SerpaDesign...
Is Rainwater Causing Algae in Your Pond? Understanding KH, Stability and Pond Ecology
Most people think rainwater is perfect for ponds. It's natural. It's free. It doesn't contain chlorine. So surely it must be the ideal water source. But what if I told you that in some...
Every now and then someone sends me a pond story that perfectly captures why so many people decide to build a pond in the first place. This one comes from Scott in Maryland, USA. Here's Scott's...
When Spring Turns Your Pond Green: Al’s Experience with a Bog Filter in the UK
A big thank you to Alasdair from Cheshire, England, for sharing his experience after building a bog filter on his 3,200-litre pond. Here's Al's story: I've been watching Kev's videos on...
If someone asked me: "Kev, can I use a bathtub as a bog filter?" I'd say yes. The plug hole gives you a ready-made drain. You can drill an overflow. You could even tilt it slightly so the...