Posts by Kev

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...

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...

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...

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,...

I’ve been thinking about this a bit lately — not just with ponds, but with everything. Money. Health. Business. The more you understand the basics, the harder it is for someone to lead you...

When most people first get into ponds, they hear a simple rule: “Circulate the pond once per hour.” On the surface, that sounds logical. But it’s not the full story. Because moving...