Pond problems, something every pond owner can face sooner or later but often does not take into account when constructing the pond. It can occur in any kind of 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...
No one wants string algae or any kind of algae in the pond because they can overgrow the pond. A little algae formation in the pond is normal, but it becomes a problem when algae starts to completely cover the surface of the water leaving aquatic plants without sunlight, unable to grow and perform their function in the pond. When this...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
