Exploring Ozone use in Ponds: Balancing Simplicity and Technology
In my journey to create and maintain beautiful, functional ponds, I’ve embraced a low-tech, ecosystem-based approach. However, the allure of pristine, sand-bottom ponds you see on social media has...
The Basics of Filtering a Pond: Biological, Mechanical, and Chemical Options
Are you building a pond or have you inherited one? You might be asking yourself, how do I filter it and keep the water clean? Filtering a pond correctly is essential for maintaining...
Creating Small, Filter-Free Ponds: A 12-Month Experiment with Natural Filtration
About a year ago, I embarked on a new pond experiment: building small ponds with no filters or pumps. While I’ve tried ponds without mechanical filtration before, this time I used a method...
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...
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...
Below is an email I received from Jozef. He wanted to share with others how he prevented the bog filter from siphoning when the pump shuts off. In all my bog filters I like to add what I call a...
