Backyard Ponds and Problem Solving
However what we do find is that when pond gardeners have a small problem, the first place they now charge off to is the Internet. This page is a reference page for solving problems, giving you honest information without trying to sell you anything (other than one of my ebooks or my free gardening newsletter of course) (insert grin here) and answering your pond gardening questions.
One thing that isn't very sexy or stylish so it's often overlooked until there is a problem is basic pond cleaning methods so here's the easy way to clean your pond with tools you already own.
Pond Leaks
One of the most common questions has to do with pond leaks and more importantly how to stop them.
Water Quality Issues
And then we have such things as water quality issues something we hope you never see but on occasion it can become a problem. By the way, the way to solve most water quality issues is to have a properly balanced ecosystem in your pond.
Winterizing ponds is a simple step by step routine but a necessary one. Here's how.
Pests
While mosquitoes can be a serious problem, there are an increasing number of control products on the market - here's a review (things you really have to consider) when thinking of purchasing a mosquito magnet.
Questions and Answers
Hi - if you have a question, please feel free to use the form below to ask it. Please understand that I get several hundred questions a week across my sites and while I do my best to answer them all, life gets in the way and I can't do it. So, let me apologize if yours is one that doesn't get a fast answer.
My waterfall has "waterfall backsplash" problems. What do I do?
My natural pond won't hold water What can I add?
I'd like to cool water down in my pond, how do I do that?
Need to ask a question about water gardening
If you want to ask a question, please do so here. Please give as many details as possible - the more details we share, the more likely it is that you'll get a helpfuli answer for your climate and problem.
Answers and Comments
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fish die after winter
all my fish and frog died after blizzards when i lost power and the pond froze over.....is it best to drain and clean all the sludge from the bottom....
Doug ...
All my fish died overnight This is our fourth year in a 550+ gal pond. It was our most successful sping, water is crystal clear, plants and fish both thriving. We purchased two ...
Building a pond sequence First, let me say thank you for site and info. Late summer, '09, I went from 200-10,000 gallon koi pond, with Japanese design and garden, to come, I hope!...
Water Lily Questions
Water lily questions with garden author Doug Green
Need plants to provide surface coverage in moving water. Are there any plants that will do well in moving water? The lilies have failed because of too much splashing water and current. I would like to plant ...
oily water bubbles Hi, appreciate you taking the time. I have a pond I've just wintered the first time with my fish in it and have just restarted the filtration. I dumped ...
Using pond liner in a concrete pond Hi, Doug- Avid reader of and love your newsletter and articles. I have a concrete pond, 5'x12'x 3' deep. It has developed a significant leak - 6"-8"...
Creating an eco-system in my 1, 000 gal. stock tank
We have an in-ground 1,000 gal. stock tank that is about 3' deep. The horses ,dogs and a few calves use this as a watering hole.
What is the best way ...
pond liner upheaving how do we winterize our pond? We currently have a plastic liner and after emptying out the water it seems to be upheaving. we even put some weight in the ...
eating leaves I put a lily in my pond and the leaves look like the fish are nibbling on them or the frogs are tearing them up. The flowers are blooming beautifully despite ...
Yellowing Water-Forget-Me-Not leaves I'm new to water gardening and I have just a small container garden. My water forget-me-not is sitting so that the water just laps over the top of the ...
String Algae and dead fish My fish are dying and I have string algae. I have scooped out tonnes of algae and I think my water is too acidic. So what do i do now? I read somewhere ...
