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Vitaflume fountain in pond

Pond Fountains In-Depth

Overview Pond fountains are a beautiful yet beneficial addition to a pond. Fountains reduce weed ...
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Watermeal on fingertips

Watermeal: Identify & Control

Overview Watermeal, or Wolffia Columbiana, is a tiny rootless floating plant that can sometimes be ...
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Clear pond with fountain, weeping willow, and other plants surrounding.

How to Clean a Pond in Five Steps

Overview Ponds always need to be managed to stay clean and healthy. This blog will ...
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Person wearing PPE spraying product on algae bloom.

How to Apply Aquatic Herbicides

Overview Before applying aquatic herbicides, consider some questions: Which type(s) of weeds do you have? ...
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Four ducks on surface of clear shallow water.

Backyard Duck Pond: A Comprehensive Guide

What is a Duck Pond? A duck pond is a small body of water with ...
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Blueish green cyanobacteria bloom swirling on water surface.

Cyanobacteria: What Are They? Are They Dangerous?

Are They Algae? Cyanobacteria[1] are not a type of algae, although they create blooms like ...
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What Kills Aquatic Weeds Permanently?

How to Prevent Weeds from Growing? There is no way to completely prevent all weeds ...
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Coontail close up underwater on white background.

Coontail vs. Milfoil: Identify & Control

Overview Although coontail and milfoil look similar with their branched stems and bushy leaves, they ...
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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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Healthy pond with boat and blooming trees.

Oxygen: The Most Important Element

Overview Aquatic plants and animals need oxygen to survive, and a water body needs it ...
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Single fish close up just below surface of water.

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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Healthy pond with chair and canoe on shore.

Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Ponds

Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Water Nitrogen and phosphorus are essential nutrients for the life of ...
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Healthy pond with trees and mountains in background.

Keeping your Pond Healthy

Overview Knowing the right time to begin treating your pond is half the battle to ...
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Aerating fountain running in pond.

Pond Fountain Guide

Overview Making the decision to add a fountain to a pond can be a big ...
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Pond with filamentous algae spread out.

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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Duckweed clump on hand.

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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