Water Health
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Aquascape IonGen Tips [VIDEO]
The IonGen has been one of our most popular products recently so we thought we would do a post about how to maximize its performance. Aquascape put together the video... Read More »
All About String Algae
General Characteristics Spirogyra are comprised of cylindrical cells that are connected end to end, forming a long, thin, green filaments. This algae is commonly found in fresh, clean water and... Read More »
Water Quality (recommended pH, hardness, and alkalinity)
Even though we like to focus on creating a healthy ecosystem with our ponds to keep the water healthy (and not on testing and chemicals), it’s useful to know some... Read More »
Water Garden Tips
“Neglect your watery haven and it could quickly become a stagnant hell” - words from Andi Clevely over at mydeco.com. She has some tips for keeping your pond in balance and... Read More »
Algae – It’s Not Easy Being Green
Kermit the Frog knows what it’s like to be misunderstood. To conquer algae, one must think like algae. Confusion over exactly where the assemblage of organisms commonly called algae fits... Read More »
Beneficial Bacteria Make Good Pond Mates
The friendly cleaning crew that breaths new life into the pond. For most water gardens, winter means frozen ponds with higher than usual amounts organic matter from the leaf drop... Read More »
Tea Party Pond
Is your pond beginning to look like the Boston Harbor of 1773 – you know, the color of British tea? Tea party popularity was resurrected this year by the fickle... Read More »
Healthy Water, Healthy Fish
What do chemical pollutants and sunlight have to do with ponds? They both play a key role in the health of pond fish. Fish are sensitive to chemical pollution. Avoid... Read More »
Aeration Tips & Tricks
Aeration. Sounds like a simple fix, doesn’t it? Buy a fountain or install a waterfall and all is good … right? I wouldn’t put money in that stock just yet.... Read More »
Water Gardens and Water Conservation
Everyone loves a water garden, but those who live in hot, dry climates are particularly drawn to the cooling, soothing effects that a water feature provides. Where water is sometimes... Read More »
