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...
Natural Algae-Fighting Pond Plants: A Quick Guide to a Clearer Pond
If you’ve ever battled green water or stringy sludge in your pond, you’re not alone. Algae is a common headache — but nature has some powerful tricks up her sleeve. Certain pond plants don’t...
From String Algae to Crystal Clear: How Alan Used a Vertical Tank for a Low-Maintenance Bog Filter
Every now and then I get an email that really makes me smile — and this one from Alan is a perfect example of how a bit of creative thinking can turn a tricky setup into a stunning, low-maintenance...
