How to Create an Ecosystem Pond — A Simpler Way to Maintain a Pond
When I first started building ponds, I wasn’t chasing complexity. I wanted something that looked natural and was easy to live with. I didn’t want high-tech filtration, constant water testing,...
Why Algae Happens — Even in a “Perfect” Pond If you own a pond, this will sound familiar. One pond is crystal clear.Another is full of string algae.Another suddenly grows jelly-like slime...
How to Build a Pondless Stream or Waterfall (Without the Headaches)
If you love the sound of running water in your backyard — but you don’t want the maintenance of a full pond — a pondless stream or waterfall is one of the best options out...
How to Save Money When Building a Pond (Without Cutting Corners)
Building a pond doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Whether you’re dreaming of a small wildlife pond or planning something much larger down the track, the key is understanding where...
Understanding green water, brown water, string algae, and cloudy water — and how to fix each one. If you want to understand why your pond isn’t clear, the first step is figuring out what...
How Ponds Naturally Keep Themselves Clean — And Why Redox Matters
If your pond seems to build up muck no matter what you do — yet swimming pools stay sparkling — you’re not imagining things.Ponds and pools run on totally different systems. Today we’re...
