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​Understanding Duckweed: The Pros and Cons of Duckweed
You may have seen duckweed; small floating aquatic plants on the surface of your water. Is it more than just an aesthetic concern, and, could there actually benefits to this plant?Pros: Nutritional Value: duckweed contains a significant amount of protein, vitamins, and minerals, making it a valuable food source for fish. Water Purification: duckweed can reduce nutrient levels and improve water quality by reducing excess nutrients in the water, such as nitrogen and phosphorus. Waste Management:
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20th Sep 2024
How to Prevent and Treat Duckweed in Your Pond
Tackling Duckweed – Treatment &
PreventionWe’ve all seen
it – a beautiful pond quickly taken over by duckweed. What starts as a few
blooms on the shoreline quickly covers the whole pond. This quick growth leaves
many people at a loss as to how to get rid of it for good. The best way to
treat duckweed is to prevent it! With ongoing pond maintenance, duckweed growth
can be limited and controlled.Duckweed is a
flowering aquatic plant that consists of small oval leaves. It is unique among
other Ca
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20th Sep 2024
How to Properly Store Pond and Water Treatments in the Winter
As winter rolls around you may be left with unused pond products from the summer months and wondering if you can use them next year. The answer is, YES! Pond Pro’s products have long shelf lives and can readily be tucked away for continued use the following season! We do urge you to ensure that products are stored properly, so we have outlined general storage guidelines for some of our most popular products below:Bacteria:Pond Pro’s line up of beneficial bacteria is highly effective at breaking
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20th Sep 2024