Pond Care

Opening Your Pond
Spring is almost here which means it is time to start thinking about reopening your pond. After a nice long winter there are plenty of things that you should pay attention to and respond too early for a healthy pond...
Should I Run My Waterfall in Winter?
Winter is a wonderful time of year that provides beautiful snowscapes.  Often times, people are unsure about what to do with their waterfalls in more frigid temperatures.  Here are a few things to consider to help you to determine if...
Pond Fish Health in Winter
Winter time for pond owners can seem like the great unknown in regards to fish care as daily fish feedings come to an end and the surface begins to freeze over. Here are a few tips to help you make...
What to do in a Pond Freeze
Quick snaps of temperatures can lead to an unexpected pond freeze.  Here are a few steps to keep you prepared and know what to do if this happens to your pond or water feature. The best step for a pond...
4 Steps in Maintaining Your Koi Fish Pond During Freezing Weather
pond boss® wants to help pond owners protect their Koi fish and water gardening products during the harsh winter months by providing them with the proper guidance regarding Koi pond maintenance and the right materials. Because Koi fish are cold blooded, they can adapt to...
How to Care for Pond Fish in Winter
If you have a fish in your pond, moving into the winter season can be a concern.  You want to make sure you are taking the best care of your fish through this season.  Luckily taking care of your fish...
Prepping for Closing Your Pond
As cooler temperatures arrive, it is time to think about how to prepare for closing your pond this winter. The region you live in and the temperatures you anticipate will alter the specific preparations you need to make. This information will focus...
What to Do with Your Pond During a Short Freeze
The weather channel is projecting a short snap of freezing temperatures, but what does that mean for your pond? This is a more complex question than what it seems. Understanding temperature, pond depth, and fish as factors in your situation...
The Best Water Treatments to Use in Fall
During the fall season people spend a lot of time outdoors, it can be hard to remember the need for fall pond maintenance in the midst of all of the seasons’ activities. No need to worry. Fall maintenance does not...
What to Do with Your Pond Plants in Winter
Now that it is fall, it is time to consider how to prepare your pond for winter. Often times fish care takes the primary focus of winterization, but the care of your aquatic plants is also important. Here is our...
How to Protect Your Pond Pump
Your pond pump needs to remain unclogged with leaves and other debris that obstruct water flow. pond boss has a few solutions to help protect your pump all season long: pre-filter, pumpshield® and Universal Pump Filter Box.  Pond Pump Pre-filter The Pond Pump Pre-filter (Item...
The 411 on Ponds in Fall
Fall is undoubtedly a great time to enjoy your pond. With mild temperatures and the beautiful colors with the leaves changing, being outdoors during this season is a high priority for so many. Being out by the pond adds an...
5 Tips for Your Pond in Spring
Spring is finally here. In the water gardening world, spring is the time to start the your pond off on the right track for the year. Here are our top five tips to make sure your pond is beautiful in...
Protecting Pond Water Features Throughout Winter
If you live in an area that experiences freezing winter weather, you have likely already taken steps to prepare and protect your backyard pond’s water features. Fall is the best time to remove, clean, and store pond filters, pumps, and...
How to Close Your Pond for Winter
As winter temperatures are beginning, it is time to start preparing your pond for winter.  The first thing to determine is what water temperatures you are anticipating in your area.  If you anticipate your pond to freeze solid or just...
Quick Fall Maintenance Routine
Maintaining a pond in fall seems simple after all of the maintenance routines of combating algae in summer.  We are here to make your routine even simpler to get you back to the parts of this season you truly enjoy....
Top Summer Maintenance Tips
Summer is here and it is time for barbecues, family trips, and fun in the sun. Ponds in the summer are a bit of a different story. They are experiencing high nutrient loads and too much sun. Here is your...
Spring Maintenance Tips & Tricks
Spring is a great time of year to enjoy outdoor activities, and the subtle sights and sounds of moving water add a beautiful background to all you have planned outdoors.  You will want to make sure your pond, fish, and...
February Pond Maintenance Tips and Tricks
As winter is drawing near its close and spring is just in sight, it is time to consider what maintenance steps you should be considering for your pond. Some warmer climates might even be ready to reopen ponds for the...
Heaters vs. Aerators? Which one do I use during a Pond Freeze
Pay attention to your pond water’s temperatures, this will be the best way to tell which pond decorations and accessories you will need for your backyard pond maintenance.