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Posts by Kev

link to DIY Bog Filter Shows Results in Just One Week: Steve & Denise’s Pond Story

DIY Bog Filter Shows Results in Just One Week: Steve & Denise’s Pond Story

There’s something special about seeing a pond come to life — especially when it clears up within days and becomes a daily retreat. Steve and Denise, a retired couple, recently built a...

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link to How to Plant Pond Plants (Without Soil, Stress, or Spending a Fortune)

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...

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link to What Actually Works Against String Algae? I Tested 8 Methods to Find Out

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...

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link to What If You Don’t Have Room for a Bog Filter?

What If You Don’t Have Room for a Bog Filter?

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...

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link to Can Animals Help Filter Your Pond Water?

Can Animals Help Filter Your Pond Water?

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...

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link to Natural Algae-Fighting Pond Plants: A Quick Guide to a Clearer Pond

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...

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About the Author

G'day, I'm Kev. My pond and water garden started with simple aquariums. I have created many ponds and water gardens around our home: Fish ponds, Aquaponic systems, grey-water wetlands and bog filters. My favourite topic is water filtration.

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