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...
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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...
How to Build a Pond on a Budget (And Learn More Than Most Pond Owners)
If cost is holding you back from building a pond, you're not alone. When I first looked into building a pond, I was getting quotes for tens of thousands of dollars for what seemed like a pretty...
How I Build DIY Container Bog Filters (Without Overcomplicating Them)
I keep seeing more and more over engineered bog filters in containers. There also seems to be growing confusion around dispersal pipes, cleanouts, siphoning, and how these systems are actually...
Carbon, Oxygen & Waste: How Natural Pond Filtration Really Works
Most people think pond filtration is all about removing sludge, cleaning water, and keeping things spotless. But in reality, every pond is running a constant balancing act between carbon, oxygen,...