How To Protect Your Pond Fish From Herons In Minnesota
For the Minnesotan pond owner with beloved fish, a heron is one of the local water predators that puts fear in their hearts.
Your Backyard Pond Can Make A Difference in Minnesota
How Does Pond Building Affect the Local Minnesota Ecosystem?
A Mini Lesson About Water Quality
Mastering the balance of your pond’s pH is a key step toward ensuring a healthy, clear, and vibrant backyard ecosystem.
Will Algaecide Kill My Fish? Protecting Your Pond From Overdosing
Excessive algae growth can turn your beautiful Minnesota pond into an unsightly mess… Here’s some strategies to help!
Creating an Effective Wetland “Bog” Filter
In the pond and water gardening community you’ll often hear about “wetland filters” and “bog filters.” If you have no idea what these are, what they do in your pond, or how to build one then you are in the right place!
Why Not Use a Bunch of Chemicals to Clear My Pond Water?
If it works for a pool, won’t it work for my pond too?
What Do You Mean My Pond Is A Riparian Zone?
Nestled along the banks of rivers, streams, lakes, and even ponds, lies a world teeming with life and activity – the riparian zone
Water Conservation Tips for Thoughtful Fountain and Pond Owners
Owning a water feature comes with the responsibility of using water wisely.
What Do I Do With My Unwanted koi In Minnesota?
While koi and goldfish are beautiful fish, there’s a right place for them in Minnesota and a wrong place for them.
Creating a “Minnesota Nice” Wildlife-Friendly Pond Environment
Here are a few steps to create a pond that is more welcoming to our local Minnesota wildlife.