The Better Pond Blog

Our Better Pond Blog will help you learn about  Pond Maintenance with important information about Pond Aeration, Pond Fountains and Accessories, Vegetation Control,  Storm Water Management, and more.

Pond Lake Management offers onsite Pond Maintenance Service in the Piedmont of North Carolina. We sell Pond Maintenance products such as Pond Fountains, Pond Aeration, Trash Bar Guards, Pond Chemicals, Fish Feeders, and Turtle Traps across the United States through our eCommerce Store.

A Dive into Turtle Trap Solutions

A Dive into Turtle Trap Solutions

A Dive into Turtle Trap Solutions: Keep Your Pond Healthy & Visually Appealing Table of Contents: What you will find in this post • Turtle Trap Solutions For Your Pond •.Why Should I Remove Turtles From My Pond? • Understanding Turtle Traps • When Should I Install...

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How to Control Weeds in Your Ponds

How to Control Weeds in Your Ponds

How to Effectively Control Pond Weeds Table of Contents • Identifying the Problem •.Prevention is Key • Control with Pond Chemicals • Mechanical Control • Aeration & Pond Fountains • Pond Maintenance Plan • Conclusion • Other ResourcesPond Lake Management can help...

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Biofilm vs Algae – What is the difference?

Biofilm vs Algae – What is the difference?

Biofilm vs. Algae - What is the difference? - Table of Contents Biofilm is not a single organism Managing an aquatic ecosystem Cleaning up a biofilm See Pond Lake Management's store   In the summertime, ponds and lakes may experience an increase in algae and...

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How to Winterize Your Pond

How to Winterize Your Pond

If you live in a cold climate, you should take steps to winterize your pond. When winterizing your pond take into account your fish population, plants, pumps, and other accessories (i.e. waterfalls, fountains, and aeration units). Properly Winterizing your Pond will provide enough oxygen and allow for C02 release to keep your fish population healthy all winter long.

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Algae Blooms: Causes and Solutions

Algae Blooms: Causes and Solutions

What is an Algae Bloom? Algae are photosynthetic microorganisms that are found in most habitats. Algae vary from small, single-celled forms to complex multi-cellular forms. An Algae Bloom is an overwhelming fast increase in the number of algae in a waterway. They can...

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Fish Pond Maintenance and Green Carp

Fish Pond Maintenance and Green Carp

Fish Pond Maintenance   The Green Carp and its role in Fish Pond Maintenance Who is the Green Carp? The Green Carp - also known as the Grass Carp - is a herbivorous, freshwater fish known for its large size. The Green Carp was cultivated in its native homelands...

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How to Apply Aquatic Dyes

How to Apply Aquatic Dyes

How to apply Pond Dyes to your PondAdd Pond Dyes to keep your pond looking good! What is Pond Dye and why should you consider using it? Pond dyes contain colorants that are similar to food dyes and are not considered harmful to wildlife. It is important to note that...

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8 reasons to install a Pond Fountain

8 reasons to install a Pond Fountain

8 reasons to install a Pond Fountain (updated 12.5.2023) A pond fountain provides visual appeal and tranquility to your pond or lake. The sound of streaming water splashing on a peaceful pond can give you a soothing effect. Install a Pond Fountain to help keep your...

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Algae Identification and Maintenance

Algae Identification and Maintenance

Algae Identification and Maintenance Algae Identification of three common types of Algae Algae are a simple non-flowering aquatic plant that lacks stems, roots, leaves, and vascular tissue. To help with Algae Identification start with determining which of the three...

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Solar-Powered Aeration

Solar-Powered Aeration for Lake Management and Pond Maintenance No need for expensive electricity installation, maintain remote ponds with Solar-Powered Aeration A Solar-powered Aeration system is an ideal solution to provide clean, environmentally friendly powered...

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When should you use Submerged Aeration?

When should you use Submerged Aeration?

When should you use Submerged Aeration? Using diffused aerators to keep your pond healthy. Ponds and Lakes large and small, require oxygen to keep aquatic plants, fish, and other aquatic life alive.  Submerged Aeration systems ensure that no matter what weeds are...

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6 Reasons to use Lake or Pond Dye

6 Reasons to use Lake or Pond Dye

Pond Water Dye - Six reasons to use Pond Dyes The addition of pond or lake water dye can make your pond more visually appealing by adding a tint of color to the water. Murky water that is brought on by algae growth and naturally occurring debris can lead to a smelly,...

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Pond Weed and Algae Control

How to Control Weeds in Your Ponds

How to Control Weeds in Your Ponds

How to Effectively Control Pond Weeds Table of Contents • Identifying the Problem •.Prevention is Key • Control with Pond Chemicals • Mechanical Control • Aeration & Pond Fountains • Pond...

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Algae Blooms: Causes and Solutions

Algae Blooms: Causes and Solutions

What is an Algae Bloom? Algae are photosynthetic microorganisms that are found in most habitats. Algae vary from small, single-celled forms to complex multi-cellular forms. An Algae Bloom is an...

read more
How to Apply Aquatic Dyes

How to Apply Aquatic Dyes

How to apply Pond Dyes to your PondAdd Pond Dyes to keep your pond looking good! What is Pond Dye and why should you consider using it? Pond dyes contain colorants that are similar to food dyes and...

read more
Algae Identification and Maintenance

Algae Identification and Maintenance

Algae Identification and Maintenance Algae Identification of three common types of Algae Algae are a simple non-flowering aquatic plant that lacks stems, roots, leaves, and vascular tissue. To help...

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6 Reasons to use Lake or Pond Dye

6 Reasons to use Lake or Pond Dye

Pond Water Dye - Six reasons to use Pond Dyes The addition of pond or lake water dye can make your pond more visually appealing by adding a tint of color to the water. Murky water that is brought on...

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Pond Fountains and Aeration

8 reasons to install a Pond Fountain

8 reasons to install a Pond Fountain

8 reasons to install a Pond Fountain (updated 12.5.2023) A pond fountain provides visual appeal and tranquility to your pond or lake. The sound of streaming water splashing on a peaceful pond can...

read more

Solar-Powered Aeration

Solar-Powered Aeration for Lake Management and Pond Maintenance No need for expensive electricity installation, maintain remote ponds with Solar-Powered Aeration A Solar-powered Aeration system is...

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When should you use Submerged Aeration?

When should you use Submerged Aeration?

When should you use Submerged Aeration? Using diffused aerators to keep your pond healthy. Ponds and Lakes large and small, require oxygen to keep aquatic plants, fish, and other aquatic life...

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Pond Maintenance

How to Winterize Your Pond

How to Winterize Your Pond

If you live in a cold climate, you should take steps to winterize your pond. When winterizing your pond take into account your fish population, plants, pumps, and other accessories (i.e. waterfalls, fountains, and aeration units). Properly Winterizing your Pond will provide enough oxygen and allow for C02 release to keep your fish population healthy all winter long.

read more
Fish Pond Maintenance and Green Carp

Fish Pond Maintenance and Green Carp

Fish Pond Maintenance   The Green Carp and its role in Fish Pond Maintenance Who is the Green Carp? The Green Carp - also known as the Grass Carp - is a herbivorous, freshwater fish known for...

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