Tag: Pond

How to build a wildlife pond.

Customers who are about to build a pond often phone me for advise, asking things like “Should I add plants to my pond?” “How do I increase the wildlife?” “Do I need a filter?” “How do I...

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Green pond water control

Green water is caused by a mono cellular algae.  It thrives in water which is rich in nutrient and also in sunlight.  As you sprinkle Aquaplancton powder onto your green pond it will turn a paler,...

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Duckweed control

Duckweed, otherwise known as Lemna Minor, is that tiny little leaf that floats all over the surface of the water.  Although it only has small roots that dangle down into the water, it’s the build...

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Oxygen Levels in your Pond

I think we all know that oxygen is vital to animal and plant life.  The colder the water the higher the oxygen levels, which is why ponds suffer more in the summer months because oxygen levels...

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Your Pond in Summer

Your Pond in Summer At long last it’s warm enough to sit outside and enjoy watching the wildlife your pond has attracted.  You just need to keep on top of things.  Trim off any dead leaves or...

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Your Pond In Spring

As the weather warms up, the water temperature will rise and the pond life that has been dormant during the winter hibernation will start to wake up and become active.  If you have a biological...

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Slug Pellets

If your pond has frogs, toads, newts or ducks they all love eating slugs as part of their natural diet, so are a great aid in combating slugs.  Toads in particular are nocturnal feeders and can eat...

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Algae and Blanket Weed Control

There are many different forms of algae.  There is the type which turns the water green, which is called a mono cellular algae or blanket weed which can either be the long stringy type which clogs...

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Pond Odour, Mud and Sludge

Muddy sludge is made up from such things as dead weed, rotting leaves and fish excrement. When the good aerobic bacteria in your pond become inactive, the bad anaerobic bacteria take over which...

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