Black Muck also referred to as organic sediments accumulates on the bottom of the pond but mostly on the sloping side walls. As ponds mature the percentage of black muck increases to the point of becoming a problem. Leaves form deciduous trees, branches, dead plants and expired critters are [...]
Ponds are serene havens teeming with life, providing a tranquil escape and fostering biodiversity. However, maintaining a balanced ecosystem in a pond can be a daunting task. Algae blooms, foul odors, and poor water quality are common challenges that pond owners face. Before you look for professional pond consulting, [...]
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can pose significant health risks to humans and animals when they produce toxins. While there is considerable focus on cyanobacteria testing and treatment of cyanobacteria-contaminated water bodies, there are some lesser-known statistics that shed light on this issue: Increase in Occurrence: According to a [...]
Planting and Caring for Aquatic Plants in Your Pond As a pond owner in Western New York, you know that maintaining a healthy pond ecosystem requires more than just cleaning the water and managing algae. One of the most effective ways to enhance the beauty and overall health of your [...]
As a pond owner in Central New York, you’re likely always on the lookout for ways to enhance the beauty and health of your aquatic ecosystem. One of the most effective and natural methods to achieve this is by adding native aquatic plants to your pond. These plants not [...]
We are witnessing more cyanobacteria blooms this year partially due to the elevated heat index in different parts of the country but primarily due to the availability of nutrients in ponds that have very little macrophyte (aquatic weeds) growth on the bottom. This small production pond on our farm has [...]
Using a Secchi Disc to Test Pond Water Clarity Using a Secchi Disc to test pond water clarity can provide useful information for keeping your pond healthy. A Secchi Disc is made of metal or plastic with contrasting colors that can be observed as it is lowered into the water [...]
The best location for a Country Pond Filter is on level ground next to your pond that is elevated enough to prevent flooding and easy to mow around if needed. Leveling the ground can be accomplished by adding material or digging down to create a flat spot slightly bigger than [...]
We created this waterfall to give the impression that it flows from the larger pond behind it. This is actually the headwaters of a 300ft stream that was constructed to cascade down a hill side and into a koi pond. The 2hp pump provides approximately 200 gallons per hour of [...]
This garden stream is a pond less feature that flows through a beautiful backyard landscape. We can build one for you.