There is nothing quite like a beautiful fall day when the world is engulfed in the earthy colors of changing, falling leaves. It invigorates your soul and offers a chance to contemplate the grandeur of our great nation and our…
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Pond Worries for Late Fall and Winter – Use Pond Netting?
Tagged with: pond netting, Seasonal Pond
Posted in Pond Hardware / Pumps and Filters, Pond Seasonal Cleanup and Supplies
Posted in Pond Hardware / Pumps and Filters, Pond Seasonal Cleanup and Supplies
Special Autumn Pond Care – September & October
I love Labor day, but when Labor day arrives, I realize that the “closing of my pond” is just around the corner. Or more accurately .. just around the Indian Summer. (We normally get an Indian summer here in Michigan)…
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Pond Algae 101 (Part II) – The Role of Pond Plants
If your pond is built properly and you’ve maintained the right balance between plants, fish and scavengers, controlling algae problems isn’t difficult as mentioned in our previous article on pond algae. Algae problems in water gardens are usually the result…
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Pond Algae 101 – Basic Simple Backyard Pond Algae Removal
Plankton, – the pea-soup algae that most pond owners are familiar with is probably the most common type of algae in ponds -both large and small. Plankton is the type of algae that makes the water look green. It causes…
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Help! My pond is already murky and has cloudy water!
First of all, it is important to note that murky pond water is not necessarily an indicator of poor water quality in a pond. Crystal clear pond water does not always represent perfect water quality, either. Most pond owners would…
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Continue Earth Day with Organic Products for your Pond
Finally, a manufacturer with complete pond care that is environmentally friendly, Organica Biotech, Inc. This company manufactures high quality, environmentally responsible products. Their products are both cost effective and naturally safe solutions as an alternative to chemical solutions. Organica Pristine…
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Microbe-Lift Spring/Summer Cleaner
Even though the Midwest (specifically Michigan) got dumped on last night, the advent of Easter and spring break’s throughout the country has gotten “spring” to the forefront of everyone’s mind. Even though it is still a bit nippy in our…
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The Beauty of Koi Fish – but why the trouble?
Keeping KOI fish in your backyard pond is a huge task and unless it is part of your business like it is for some of us at backyardStyle, it offers no monetary return and requires hard work and money. After…
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