Do you know what you’re looking at? This is not green algae or duckweed — it’s a bloom forming cyanobacteria, or sometimes called a harmful algae bloom. Pond contractors working in aquatic environments should be aware of the dangers associated with cyanobacteria for their own health and for their customers’ safety. What Are Cyanobacteria? Cyanobacteria …
Family with a capital F! (Hopefully you noticed our cover and didn’t immediately open the issue to read my column first.) What a great experience John Magyar and his son Elijah had working together to create a memorial pond and waterfall for John’s mother. What a priceless time to bond with your son and also …
Big ponds and lakes have the same water quality and clarity issues as smaller features, but most of our small-scale solutions don’t scale up well. We’ve had to develop a different strategy that combines biology and physics to deliver clear water in features over 50,000 gallons. The Culprits When it comes to a lack of …
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The first time I built a pond, I thought it was magnificent. I charged what I thought was a fair price. Unfortunately, it leaked. The water turned green. There was no skimmer box or waterfall box back then, so I had to improvise. I can’t tell you how many times I went back to work …