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Why do people put dye in their decorative ponds? – Water Garden & Features Q & A
Pond Dye Water Garden & Features Q & A A: If you’re new to the hobby, the thought of adding dye to your pond may seem like a foreign concept! Why would you want to add color to the water that...
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How do I control algae in my decorative pond, both long term and short term?...
All Rest, No Algae. Water Garden & Features Q & A Q: How do I control algae in my decorative pond, both long term and short term?- Stefanie in Michigan A: Algae blooms are the bane of most pond...
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How do I control floating and bottom-growing algae in my lake? – Pond & Lake...
No Algae Here! Pond & Lake Q & A Q: How do I control floating and bottom-growing algae in my lake? – Tom in New York A: Whether it’s floating or submerged, algae can turn a lake into a green...
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I have a ton of algae growing on my pond. What can I do to get rid of it? –...
Q. I have a ton of algae growing on my pond. What can I do to get rid of it? – Jeff in New York The ice is finally off. You walk out to the pond for the first time, expecting to see your happy fish...
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Do I Need To Fertilize My Plants And If I Do Will It Encourage Algae Growth?...
Do I need to fertilize my plants and if I do will it encourage algae growth? Ben – Shelley, ID Here We Grow Again Behind the scenes your Aquatic Plants are working hard to filter nutrients from the...
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Killing Algae – Liquid v.s. Granular – Pond & Lake Q & A
Killing Algae – Liquid v.s. Granular Those of you with at least a couple years of ponding under your belt know that beautiful summer sunshine comes as a package deal with algae and green water. While...
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How do I know if I have proper aeration? – Pond & Lake Q & A
How do I know if I have proper aeration? Felipe – Moscow, ID The bigger the better when it comes to aeration. When purchasing your aeration system you were told it will promote a clean, healthy pond...
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How do I calculate my pond size? – Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A
How do I calculate my pond size? Pete – Steele, AL If someone were to ask you how big your water garden is, how would you respond? Most pond owners have an idea of how many gallons their pond my hold...
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Is there an ideal temperature to treat algae? | Pond & Lake Q&A
Is there an ideal temperature to treat algae? Crystal – New Baltimore, MI It depends what you mean by the word “treat.” If you’re looking to throw a party in its honor, pretty much any temperature...
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What Are The Benefits Of Using Barley Straw In My Pond? | Decorative Ponds &...
What Are The Benefits Of Using Barley Straw In My Pond? David - Mullica Hill, NJ Whoever thought of adding barley straw to a pond must’ve discovered its advantages either by accident or because they...
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I don’t know if I have chara or another weed. How do I tell? | Ponds & Lakes Q&A
Q: I don’t know if I have chara or another weed. How do I tell? Dan – W Jefferson, OH A: Though it resembles a pond weed, chara—also called muskgrass or skunkweed—is actually a type of bottom-growing...
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Will the snails I added last year still be in my pond? | Decorative Ponds &...
Q: Will the snails I added last year still be in my pond? Phoebe – Amherst, NH A: Snails are a pond keeper’s best friend – especially when it comes to gobbling through algae. The type that you...
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Now that it’s spring, when do I start using my DefensePAC? | Decorative Ponds...
Q: Now that it’s spring, when do I start using my DefensePAC®? Jan – Avoca, NY A: Containing everything you need to jump start your backyard pond or water garden in the spring, your DefensePAC®”...
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Isn’t the Waterfall Enough? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A
Q: Isn’t the Waterfall Enough? Staci – Bethel, VT A: As your waterfall gurgles and churns gallons of water, it would certainly appear that your pond is getting plenty of aeration. All that action...
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I recently installed a small pondless water feature. How do I maintain it? |...
Q: I recently installed a small pondless water feature. How do I maintain it? Paul- Moab, UT A: I recently installed a small pondless water feature. How do I maintain it? As you’ve likely discovered,...
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How are algae able to grow in the winter when everything else is dormant? |...
Q: How are algae able to grow in the winter when everything else is dormant? Patrick – Vandalia, IL A: Algae can be tough little buggers. An estimated 72,500 algal species exist worldwide, and some of...
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The ice just melted and algae is already growing. Can I use an algaecide this...
Q: The ice just melted and algae is already growing. Can I use an algaecide this early in the year? Jeff – Avilla, IN A: After a dreary, cold winter, growing greenery is a welcome sight – unless it’s...
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My pond was a mess, so I drained and refilled it. Now I have algae. What do I...
Q: My pond was a mess, so I drained and refilled it. Now I have algae. What do I do? Beth – Benton, AR A: Sometimes it’s just easier to start from scratch – particularly if you have a disaster in your...
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How are algae able to grow in the winter when everything else is dormant? |...
Q: How are algae able to grow in the winter when everything else is dormant? Patrick – Vandalia, IL A: Algae can be tough little buggers. An estimated 72,500 algal species exist worldwide, and some of...
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I spend a lot of time trying to kill algae, and sometimes it doesn’t work. Do...
Q: I spend a lot of time trying to kill algae, and sometimes it doesn’t work. Do you have any tips? Vince – Columbia City, IN A: Frustrating, isn’t it? You spend hours upon hours pondside, dosing the...
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