No two ponds are alike. However, the common biological processes within every pond’s ecosystem are essential and must be carefully monitored and maintained. No matter what type of construction or filtration you select, a successful, healthy ecosystem will depend onMore…
What’s the No. 1 misconception about pond aeration? The idea that it’s seasonal. With all that’s been written and talked about over the last eight to 10 years about the benefits of subsurface diffused aeration, I find it strange thatMore…
Anyone who has been involved with water gardens for even a short period of time understands how algae can be a curse. When you think about what to do with string algae, such as filamentous algae and blanket weed, orMore…
You’re probably thinking I’ve lost my mind at this point, but let me explain. Aquatic ecosystems have a lot of similarities to our bodies — we’re both a product of our diets. In fact, if you just look around, you’llMore…
Imagine you have a golf course with 10 water features. Two are functioning perfectly, three are much harder to manage, and five may only require simple preventative measures. Usually, the tougher cases will eventually motivate golf course superintendents to seekMore…
It is not too early (or too late) to plan a strategy for keeping your ponds clean this spring and summer. Maintaining pond clarity is a common challenge, as the heavy use of fertilizers creates nutrient rich runoff, leading toMore…
by Roger and Melody Sears, Since I began building ponds more than 30 years ago, technology has come a long way. Some of the best improvements have been the skimmer and waterfall box systems. They allow for continuous cleaning ofMore…
Like many other important but seemingly insignificant factors in life, microorganisms play a prominent role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. Bacteria, fungi and yeast occur naturally in the environment, breaking down waste contaminants (e.g., organic waste and oil spills) andMore…
Environmental Alternatives’ brand-new aquatic probiotic, Aqua-5 Plus, is flying off the shelves all over Europe! Aqua-5 Plus is made with a top-of-the-line blend of 5 strains of lactobacillus acidophilus as the #1 ingredient. These strains have been selected for ourMore…
No backyard oasis would be complete without a beautiful koi pond or water garden as its centerpiece. We make a living pouring our experience, knowledge, God-given artistic ability and personal blood, sweat and tears into creating masterpieces that our customersMore…
