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Close up of turtle with duckweed and watermeal on shell.

Duckweed and Watermeal: Identify & Control

Overview Duckweed and watermeal are easily confused with one another. However, they can be properly ...
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Oxygen: The Most Important Element

Overview Aquatic plants and animals need oxygen to survive, and a water body needs it ...
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Why is pH Important in my Pond?

What is pH? pH is a measure of how acidic or basic (alkaline) water is. ...
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Filamentous algae on surface of still pond in neighborhood.

How Does Algae Grow from Nothing?

Overview Algae are single-celled organisms that thrive in nutrient- and sun-rich water bodies. They photosynthesize ...
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Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Ponds

Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Water Nitrogen and phosphorus are essential nutrients for the life of ...
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Keeping your Pond Healthy

Overview Knowing the right time to begin treating your pond is half the battle to ...
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Pond Fountain Guide

Overview Making the decision to add a fountain to a pond can be a big ...
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Identifying Types of Pond Algae

What Are Algae? Algae are single-celled, photosynthetic organisms that do not flower and lack roots, ...
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What is Duckweed, and is it Good?

Common duckweed, or Lemna minor, is a small flowering, floating plant that sits on the ...
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Oar holding up muck.

Pond Dredging – An Overview

What Does it Mean to Dredge a Pond? Dredging is a process done to remove ...
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Is Pond Algaecide Safe for Fish?

What is an Algaecide? Algaecide is defined as “a substance that kills or inhibits the ...
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Lake Restoration Dye in a pond with shallow to deep water.

Pond Dye: The Ultimate Guide

Pond dye is used to enhance the natural color and beauty of a landscape, provide ...
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Pond Predators

When managing a pond, it is important to be aware of the many residents that ...
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Essential Pond Care and Management Tips

Backyard ponds can be a great source of beauty and enjoyment for many homeowners. Having ...
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Prepare Your Pond for the Fall and Winter Months

It is a great idea to begin winterizing your pond once the fall weather comes ...
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Preserving Lakes

By Kevin Kretsch, President, Lake Restoration Inc. This article originally appeared in Lake Management Magazine ...
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Aquatic Pesticides Water Use Restrictions

The table below details what to expect for water use restrictions after applying common aquatic ...
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Keeping Geese Out of Your Yard

The Most Effective Way to Keep Geese Out of Your Yard Geese can cause a ...
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LAKEMAID Lake Weed and Muck Removal Machine

Did you know there is a way to remove unwanted lake weeds and muck in ...
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Using Nutrient Reducers to Help Slow Down Algae Growth

If you are like most people with a pond, you may be in a constant ...
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