When it comes to pond algae control, there are a lot of tools, tricks, and techniques you can use to manage the problem.  But this makes choosing the right one for your particular situation a bit harder to do.  That's where an experienced pond consultant comes into play...to offer proven advice that will actually help a person, rather than just sell them some kind of device or treatment that will surely end their frustrations once and for all. Or at least that's the promise. One thing...

Pond algae drives a lot of people crazy.  It can be unsightly, annoying, and sometimes even dangerous.  But it isn't really the problem.  It's a symptom of the problem. When you're looking to diagnose and remedy an algae bloom, the key really is to go deeper (no pun intended) and look at what's really driving the growth in your pond. The culprit is always high nutrients.  Nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus are essential for algae growth, and they can come from various...

Some ponds may smell bad due to the buildup of organic matter and other debris, which can cause the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms that produce foul-smelling gases like hydrogen sulfide and methane. These gases are commonly referred to as pond gas or pond muck. The buildup of organic matter in a pond can be caused by a variety of factors, including excessive nutrients (such as from fertilizer runoff or animal waste), dead plant material, and animal waste. When these materials break...