How to Keep Pond Water Clean and Healthy: Seven Expert Tips
Most pond enthusiasts recognize the importance of optimal water quality in maintaining a healthy pond environment. Because new pond owners might not be immediately aware of this, we wanted to do our...
Pond Foam Explained: What It Reveals About Water Quality
Foam formation on the water’s surface in lakes and ponds can be natural, yet it often raises concerns about water quality and ecological balance. Whether found on a vast lake or a small pond,...
Why Do I Have Brown Pond Water? Understanding Tannins
What Are Tannins? Have you ever come across pond water with a distinct tea-like colour? This visual effect, often seen in ponds with a significant amount of organic debris, such as fallen leaves or...
Challenges of a Dry Winter: Canadian Ponds and Water Sources
As winter comes to an end in Canada, the El Niño weather pattern has brought unexpected challenges, particularly to the Canadian Prairies. The lack of snowfall has raised concerns about water...
Showcasing Large Pond and Dugout Use Cases
Many of us have several uses for large ponds on our properties. These ponds are typically ¼ to 2 acres in size and range in depth. Depending on what you want to use the pond for and your pond’s…
Water Aeration Is The Most Effective Way to Improve Water Quality
Dugout ponds, storm retention ponds, fishery lakes, wastewater lagoons, and natural swimming ponds can face challenges like poor water quality, stagnation, and the depletion of oxygen levels, which...
Winterize A Pond: Water Gardens, Koi Ponds, and Dugouts
Introduction As fall sweeps in with its golden leaves and crisp air, pond owners need to start thinking about preparing their ponds for the impending winter. Whether you have a water garden, a Koi...
Water Aeration Systems: Various Methods to Choose From
Water Aeration: What Is It? Water aeration refers to the process of introducing air or oxygen into water. It involves the agitation or mixing of water to enhance the exchange of gases, particularly...
Storm Retention Ponds: Challenges And Solutions to Water Quality Management
Introduction: Components Of A Healthy Pond Ecosystem Although not a living organism, storm retention ponds are regarded as thriving ecosystems supporting diverse aquatic life forms and maintaining...
Algal Blooms and their Harmful Presence within Ecosystems
Algal Blooms And Our Ecosystems Algal blooms are becoming more prevalent within our ecosystems as the temperature rises and the excess amounts of nutrients in our bodies of water increase. Harmful...