For many pond owners, beneficial bacteria (good microbes) is an intriguing thing to try.  Compared to 15 years ago when we got started, there are way more microbials on the market today.  And it's for a good reason.  For many people they work to improve a pond without the use of chemicals. They make excellent, natural pond cleaners.  They can reduce muck and sludge, clear up various water quality problems, neutralize the byproducts of fish waste, and much more. However, I...

Ask anyone that's been through a drought and they'll tell you, rains are often welcome.   Unless they never seem to stop.   Lately I've been thinking about selling ark building plans. We've set some records this spring with flooding, rainfall levels, and people have just simply had enough.    And I know honestly that for many people, ponds are the least of their worries here.   But make no mistake, ponds are affected by a lot of rain too.  So I put...

There are secrets to natural algae control. I know that sounds a bit like hyperbole...but the truth is, if you know how to stack the deck against algae...you have the best chance to win the battle and end up with a clean and clear pond.   This video lays out our tried and true method for working with algae laden ponds...naturally.   ...