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Backyard Ponds and Problem Solving

Backyard ponds come with a full range of delightful moments and these rarely need discussing on the Internet.

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?


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