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Can I Leave My Fountain Running During the Winter? – Pond & Lake Q & A
Picture of Fountain Running in Winter. Q: I have a decorative fountain in my pond. Can I leave it running for the Winter? – Andy of Minnesota A: No. Just look at the picture to the left. Although it...
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How Do I Winterize My Aquatic Plants? – Water Garden Q & A
Picture of Water Lily. Q: I am working to shut down my water garden for Winter, but I’m unsure of what to do with the aquatic plants? Do I pull them out? If I leave them will they come back next year?...
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Fall is just around the corner. What kind of prep work should I be doing now?...
Q: Fall is just around the corner. What kind of prep work should I be doing now? Karen – McHenry, IL A: Though we all wish summer could linger on forever, the reality of fall—and its associated pond...
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Do I need to put a net over my pond? | Decorative Ponds & Water Gardens Q & A
Q: Do I need to put a net over my pond? Fred – Chicago, IL A: With fall approaching, we’ve been talking a lot about why and how you should cover your pond with a net. A net’s purpose—to prevent leaves...
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My pond is mostly clean but should I do a fall cleanout? | Decorative Ponds &...
Q: My pond is mostly clean but should I do a fall cleanout? Melanie – Ludlow, MA A: Relax! Unless your pond really (and we mean really) needs it, we don’t recommend doing a total fall cleanout. Doing...
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My pond is 18 inches deep. Can I overwinter my fish in my water garden? |...
Q: My pond is 18 inches deep. Can I overwinter my fish in my water garden? Jessica – Hope Valley, RI A: Great news! Unless you live in an extremely frigid climate, your pond is at the minimum depth...
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I am bringing my fish inside for the winter. What do I need? | Decorative...
Q: I am bringing my fish inside for the winter. What do I need? Carol – Afton, MN A: In last week’s blog, we talked about how deep your pond needs to be to overwinter your fish outdoors. As promised,...
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Our nights have been chilly, when should I start using Seasonal Defense? |...
Q: Our nights have been chilly, when should I start using Seasonal Defense? Liz – Schenevus, NY A: Pond Logic® Seasonal Defense® contains aerobic bacteria that’s specially designed for cooler water....
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We just had our first freeze. How do I clean up my plants? | Decorative Ponds...
Q: We just had our first freeze. How do I clean up my plants? Barb – Sterling, CO A: Brrr! It’s certainly getting cold outside! Your aquatic plants are feeling the chill too, so now is a perfect time...
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What items need to come out of my pond before winter? | Decorative Ponds &...
Q: What items need to come out of my pond before winter? Charles – Billings, MT A: You probably spent a pretty penny on your pond equipment, and so there’s no doubt you want to make that gear last as...
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I’m not running my waterfall over the winter. How do I shut it down? |...
Q: I’m not running my waterfall over the winter. How do I shut it down? Valerie – Smithsburg, MD A: You want to shut down your waterfall for the season? You’re not alone. When the outdoor temperatures...
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What should I do with my filter media during the winter? | Decorative Ponds &...
Q: What should I do with my filter media during the winter? Barb – Sterling, CO A: Your pond’s filter media—the Matala Filter Media Pads, Pond Logic® BioBalls™ or Bio-Ribbon that house your beneficial...
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Why does my pond sometimes turn green in the spring? | Decorative Ponds &...
Q: Why does my pond sometimes turn green in the spring? Randy – Huntington, WV A: After a long, dreary winter, the sight of spring’s green shoots and leaves are a welcome sign – but not in your pond....
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What steps should I do for a spring cleanout? | Decorative Ponds & Water...
Q: What steps should I do for a spring cleanout? Carol – Beaverton, OR A: Ice melting, sun shining, cabin fever driving you batty … yep, spring must be on its way. For water garden hobbyists, that...
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The temperatures are rising, so when do I start using my ClearPAC PLUS?|...
Q: The temperatures are rising, so when do I start using my ClearPAC PLUS? Sharon – Waynesboro, GA A: Inside your ClearPAC® PLUS box, you’ll find everything you need to keep your lake clean and clear...
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Our nights have been chilly, when should I start using Seasonal Defense? |...
Q: Our nights have been chilly, when should I start using Seasonal Defense? Liz – Schenevus, NY A: Pond Logic® Seasonal Defense® contains aerobic bacteria that’s specially designed for cooler water....
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Our nights have been chilly, when should I start using Seasonal Defense? |...
Q: Our nights have been chilly, when should I start using Seasonal Defense? Liz – Schenevus, NY A: The Pond Guy® Seasonal Defense® contains aerobic bacteria that’s specially designed for cooler water....
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