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Algae – It’s Not Easy Being Green

Algae – It’s Not Easy Being Green

January 12, 2011 2 Comments »

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

Beneficial Bacteria Make Good Pond Mates

December 15, 2010 No Comments »

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 »

On Frozen Pond

On Frozen Pond

November 19, 2010 No Comments »

The freeze resistant power of Goldfish in a pond is simply amazing. They hunker down as deep as they can, and if they find a pocket of unfrozen water, that... Read More »

8 Ways to Kill Your Koi (And How to Avoid Them!)

8 Ways to Kill Your Koi (And How to Avoid Them!)

September 9, 2010 No Comments »

Koi keeping has become an extremely popular hobby among water garden enthusiasts. They are a colorful addition to Read More »