How to Create an Ecosystem Pond — A Simpler Way to Maintain a Pond
When I first started building ponds, I wasn’t chasing complexity. I wanted something that looked natural and was easy to live with. I didn’t want high-tech filtration, constant water testing,...
Why Algae Happens — Even in a “Perfect” Pond If you own a pond, this will sound familiar. One pond is crystal clear.Another is full of string algae.Another suddenly grows jelly-like slime...
How Ponds Naturally Keep Themselves Clean — And Why Redox Matters
If your pond seems to build up muck no matter what you do — yet swimming pools stay sparkling — you’re not imagining things.Ponds and pools run on totally different systems. Today we’re...
Bog Filter Care in Winter: What to Do When the Water Gets Cold
Every winter I get the same question:“What happens to my bog filter when the water gets cold — should I shut it down, drain it, or just let it run?” It’s a fair question.Winter brings big...
Some people swear by it — “just fill your pond with lilies and reeds and you’ll never need a filter.”Others say that’s a recipe for green water and headaches. The truth?Well, I’ve run...
How to Kill Algae Without Killing Your Pond (Why Algaecides Can Do More Harm Than Good)
Algae is one of the most common frustrations pond keepers face. A bit of green on the rocks is fine, but when the water turns into pea soup or string algae takes over, it can feel like a losing...
