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Pond Algae – Why You Want it and How to Control it?
Aquatic algae, (thought of by many as pond scum) are microscopic plants that grow in sunlit water that contains…
How Much Sunlight Does a Pond Need?
This is one of the biggest myths surrounding water gardening today. Most books say a ponds needs a minimum of…
Determining my Waterfall Pool Size
If the water is going into a pond, the size of the pond in square feet of surface area needs to be 1 1/2 times the square footage of your waterfall and stream. For example, if your waterfall and stream is…
Choosing The Best Pond Location
Pond location and pond size are the two most important and, unfortunately, misunderstood aspects of pond design. So many people think…
Can I Build a Pond Beneath My Trees?
A naturally wooded lot does pose some design problems, however the aesthetic advantages that surrounding trees add to the setting of the pond make them…
Aquatic Pond Plants
Aquatic plants, while providing the obvious aesthetic appeal to the water garden also serve the important role of helping to maintain the overall health…