Tag Archive | "algae"

Green Clean

Monday, March 23, 2009

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     A good safe product to use in your pond that cleans the pond, liner and rocks of algae etc. is Green Clean.  Green Clean Aquatic Algaecide works by oxidation and provides immediate control of string algae in ponds, fountains and other water features.  Within minutes you’ll notice visible results.  It is safe and effective [...]

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Pond Plants and Surviving the Unpredictable Spring Season

Sunday, March 15, 2009

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Ah! It’s finally Spring, or so we think. Mother Nature has a way of tricking even the most experienced water gardener. We finally have a week of warm temperatures, things are coming alive in our ponds. After months of rain, sleet, snow and ice we are all ecstatic. Armed with our pond gloves, waders and [...]

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Anacharis

Sunday, February 22, 2009

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Anacharis (Elodea canadensis) is a submerged plant or oxygenator.  All ponds should have submerged plants to aid in maintaining clean and pure water. They help prevent algae growth.  Anacharis grows in sun and shade and can be in water 1-10 feet deep.  Each pond plant only spreads to about 12 inches.  Anacharis will often overwinter outdoors in [...]

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