Pond Management
Toxic Algae vs. Harmless Algae
The only sure way to know if algae contain toxins is to test the water, but there are some at home tests that offer clues, including visual inspection.
Read MoreAn In-Depth Look at Aquatic Algaecides
What are aquatic algaecides? How do they work? How do you choose the right one? Click for answers and more information.
Read MoreHow to Clean a Fish Pond
Overview A clean fish pond is essential for maintaining a healthy aquatic environment, good water quality, and the well-being of fish and other aquatic life. Over time, organic debris, algae, and excess nutrients accumulate, leading to murky water, unwanted weed growth, and poor oxygen levels. If left unaddressed, these issues can harm fish populations and…
Read MoreWatermeal: Identify & Control
What does watermeal look like and is it duckweed? How do you control it? Click for more answers and information.
Read MoreCyanobacteria: What Are They? Are They Dangerous?
Are They Algae? Cyanobacteria[1] are not a type of algae, although they create blooms like algae. Often being referred to as blue-green algae leads to the common misconception they are an algal bloom. To the naked eye, no difference is seen between an algal bloom and a cyanobacterial bloom so it cannot be determined whether…
Read MoreIs Pond Algaecide Safe for Fish?
Algaecides can be used without harming fish. For most, a fish kill doesn’t come from algaecides, but from the depletion of oxygen when the algae die off.
Read MorePond Dye: The Ultimate Guide
Learn how dye can enhance water quality and beauty while avoiding harmful consequences, choose a color, and answer common questions.
Read MorePond Predators
Whether you have an excess of leeches, frogs, muskrats, herons, racoons, or snapping turtles, it is important to monitor your pond for wildlife.
Read MoreEssential Pond Care and Management Tips
Learn about how to manage and keep up your pond. Identify weeds, use herbicides and algaecides as needed, add pond dye and nutrient reducers.
Read MorePrepare Your Pond for the Fall and Winter Months
There are many actions that can prepare your pond for the fall and winter months. Clear leaves and debris, reduce muck/ excess nutrients, dye pond.
Read MoreKeeping Geese Out of Your Yard
Discover effective strategies and proven methods to deter geese from invading your yard. Learn how to keep geese out of your yard today!
Read MoreSteps to Prevent Mid-Summer Algae Blooms
Treat algae as needed throughout the season, but add in a few steps to reduce the nutrient load in your pond as well.
Read MoreHow to Prevent Weed and Algae Takeover
Read about some of the most common floating weeds, submerged plants, and emergent vegetation, as well as how to control them.
Read MoreIs Your Pond Ready for Spring?
Before the water reaches 55° F, take these steps to make sure your pond will look its best this season.
Read MoreElodea: Identify & Control
With three dark green blade like leaves whorled around the stem, Elodea can be confused for Hydrilla, which has four to eight leaves per whorl.
Read MoreParrot Feather: A Threat to Wisconsin Waters
Parrot feather, or Brazilian watermilfoil, is a highly invasive plant. Knowing what to look for and what to do about it will help keep this weed in control.
Read MorePhragmites Control Will Diversify Your Shoreline and the Ecosystem
Phragmites, or the common reed, are hearty plants that can overtake a shoreline. Getting them under control is crucial to ensure native plant diversity.
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Cattails in a Pond or Lake
Don’t cut or burn cattails when they are actively growing; it can stimulate more growth. Find out what to do and when to do it here.
Read MoreKilling Floating Pond Weeds: A Step Towards A Healthy Pond
What will make your pond look better? Killing off the weeds that float on the surface is a great step. First, identify what the plants are, then take control.
Read More5 Simple Steps to a Healthy Pond
Control growth, reduce nutrients, and filter sunlight to make your pond the most beautiful it can be. Read more about the steps here.
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