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How-to advice on getting the most out of your ponds and water gardens, including algae and weed control, building dams, adding water plants, stocking fish, and more.

Our Favorite Country Ponds

Achieving pond perfection
Pond aerators
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Latest Ponds Stories

Draining the farm pond
Draining the pond can be done several ways, and some quicker than...
Waterscapes: Beautiful Places
The 2013 Beautiful Places photo contest, sponsored by Exmark Mowers,...
Raising tadpoles
When the kids say they're bored this summer, raise some tadpoles
Safe pond water for swimming
Pay attention to water conditions and use common sense to avoid...
Controlling hydrilla in ponds
Hydrilla can take over the pond if not controlled
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More on Pond Management

Draining the farm pond
Draining the pond can be done several ways, and some quicker than...
Pond shoreline restoration
A pond with a deteriorating shoreline will eventually have decreased...
Controlling hydrilla in ponds
Hydrilla can take over the pond if not controlled
Filling a dry pond
If rainclouds don't do the filling for you, there are other...
pond drought
Negative effects on a pond after a drought
Low water is just one problem your pond may have after a drought
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Our Country Pond: Water Gardens

Our Country Pond: Pond stocking tips

Latest Blogs

Preg check
Betsy's Backyard |
12/3/13 | 3:41 PM
Bob preg-checked 280 cows in three hours this morning on a hilly farm in southern Warren...read more
Cow call
Betsy's Backyard |
12/2/13 | 12:28 PM
Dairy farmers typically call the vet around 4 a.m, or milking time. Milk fever, or...read more