These can enrich the pond water, but garden aficionados say they can also destabilise the pool's natural balance. In turn, ...

If the presence of algae gives you a headache, placing a small amount of ash in your pond can be a significant and natural solution. This approach is particularly beneficial if your pond is home to ...

How pond scum could become the hero of our eating habits on Earth and feed astronauts on missions to Mars. “People have been eating blue-green algae for a very long time. Several hundred years ...

it's also the pond's natural filter. Plants like flag irises and water lilies keep phosphate levels in check while getting rid of nitrates so there's no algae. Gravel also plays a role in ...