4 x common pond problems and solutions
Pond problems, something that every pond owner sooner or later may have to deal with but often does not take into account at the construction of the pond. It can happen in any pond and it is not a serious problem provided you know how to combat it, or even better, how to prevent it. So do you want to be prepared for common pond problems and their solution? Then read on and find out all the necessary information pond specialist Simon van der Velde has in store for you!
4 x common pond problems and solutions
Thread algae | How to control thread algae and remove algae from the pond?
Seeing string algae or other types of algae in your pond need not immediately set off alarm bells, as they need not cause problems. Thread algae can become a problem when they receive too much nutrition, light and oxygen. This can cause the algae to take over and overgrow your pond. To prevent this, it is...
Float algae | How to control floating algae and what can you do about murky or green pond water?
It is the fear of many a pond owner: the clear water in the pond turns green due to algae formation. If you don't find this out until late, the pond water can already be quite murky and bright green. The culprit is floating algae, a single-celled algae that can multiply at a rapid rate because it needs very little to grow. High ...
Repelling heron | How to protect your pond from herons?
That a pond attracts animals is usually one of a pond owner's wishes. But there are some animals he would rather not see coming. The heron is one such. This wading bird is smart, and once it has found a good hunting spot, it will return here more often. Bummer, then, if this is your pond with fish or koi carp. We tell...
Pond plants are not growing | Solutions for aquatic plants that are not growing.
You've just built a beautiful pond, but after a few weeks it still doesn't look good. The pond plants, such as oxygen plants, water lilies and water plants, do not seem to be growing and do not look nice and green. That's not the point. But not to worry, because there is actually always an explainable reason why the pond plants are still...
