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Algae Control & Pond Maintenance
Algae Control is Possible with Pond MaintenanceAlgae is a very common problem throughout Canadian ponds. If not treated early it can quickly turn your beautiful healthy pond into an overgrown slough. However, algae is very treatable! Both proactively (which is preferred) and reactively, algae can be managed! Algae Prevention And ControlPreventative algae treatment is easy, economical and low-maintenance. Algae prevention is also far more economical that treating it after it has taken over y
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20th Sep 2024
Benefits of Pond and Lake Dye and How to Apply it to your Pond?
Pond and lake dye has numerous benefits for your pond! Not only can pond and lake dye converts dreary and murky body of water into a beautiful, natural- blue or turquoise oasis, but it can also reduce algae blooms and weed growth, and help protect your fish from birds.Pond Pro offers a beautiful blue dye to give your pond a natural blue tone, as well as turquoise to make your pond or lake look like a cool, rocky mountain spring.How does pond dye benefit your pond?Weed and alg
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20th Sep 2024
The Benefits of Pond Skimmers and Choosing the Right One for You
Duckweed, algae, floating weeds, and debris can turn any beautiful pond into an eyesore. Trying to remove duckweed, algae, and unwanted aquatic vegetation can be challenging and physically demanding. Here at Pond Pro we value safe and natural solutions to help clarify ponds and keep them healthy. That is why we have our lineup of all-natural and safe Natural Clear Pond and Lake bacteria to help reduce organics and phosphates that contribute to weed and algae growth in ponds. In additio
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20th Sep 2024
Can I Bleach my Pond?
With summer fully underway, many of us are enjoying our backyard ponds, dugout, and lakes for aesthetic purposes, swimming, kayaking, fishing, and more! With that being said, the warm weather, sunshine, and runoff can result in unwanted algae blooms, weed growth, and smelly water making our ponds less desirable. As frustrating as this may be, we urge you NOT to bleach or add chlorine into your pond to try and eliminate weeds, algae, bacteria, or odours.Bleaching or chlorinating your pond ma
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20th Sep 2024
Building a Pond or Dugout? Consider This!
As the new year is upon us, you might start thinking about your spring and summer projects. If building a new backyard pond, or dugout is part of your plan, consider the following to make sure your pond is constructed correctly for its intended use and how to properly maintain it!Intended use of this new pond or dugout:The intended use of the pond and dugout is going to greatly influence how it is constructed.Will this pond stock fish?If the intended use of the pond or dugout is to stock fi
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20th Sep 2024