If you’re considering building a pond or planning one for the future, you might be wondering what materials are best for a long-lasting, healthy pond. With so many options—each with pros and...
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I think I was first contacted by Gary back in 2022. I had a bit of spare time and Gary and I emailed back and forth about his pond. I still get asked quite often if I can help people out with...
How to Build a Budget-Friendly Wildlife Pond: A Guide to Attracting Frogs and Boosting Biodiversity
Creating a wildlife or frog pond in your backyard is not only easy but also a great way to improve the biodiversity in your local area. Birds, frogs, and insects all need water to survive, and...
How to Use a Bog Filter to Process Greywater: My Experience with a Greywater Wetland System
One of the questions I’ve been getting lately is whether a bog filter can be used to process greywater. Interestingly, one of my earliest pond-related projects was setting up a greywater...
How to Care for Pond Bacteria in Winter: Ensuring Healthy Water Quality
The bacteria living inside our ponds, particularly in our filters, play an essential role in keeping the water safe and clean for fish and other pond inhabitants. These bacteria break down waste...
Recently I received this lovely email from Stephanie and Nick who live in Santa Cruz, California. I love receiving emails like this! It makes me smile. Building and maintaining a pond doesn't need...