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I have started to run into this issue a few times as of late for backyard ponds in Minnesota: What do I do about muskrats in a backyard pond? I have heard of this issue happening three times now (one person from the Minnesota Water Garden Society) and 2 cases within my own business. Here is what hap...

As soon as my pond started to open up this spring (even before most of the ice was off of the pond) I already noticed fresh green plant shoots already growing! These aquatic plants to not waste any time at all in Minnesota! With the frost not likely to come out of the landscape for a couple more wee...

For the first time this last winter, I saw a frog swimming around under the ice on my underwater pond camera. This frog swam across the pond and burrowed his way into the rock boulders along the ponds edge. I look forward to seeing how many of my frogs make it through the winter. After the ice had f...

Home and Garden Show 2008 in Owatonna, Minnesota We're Back! Aqua Eden will be having a booth at the 2008 Home and Garden Show in Owatonna, Minnesota! This event will take place at the Four Seasons Center in Owatonna on March 28, 29th and 30th. We will be featuring some of our pond and waterfall ins...

We are pleased to annouce our new addition of Basalt Rock Column Fountains for 2008. These new Basalt Rock Column Fountains have many advatages over traditional style basalt rock kits: -- Faster Fountain Installation -- Larger Water Flow Rates -- Less Labor Cost for Fountain Installation -- Larger C...

I went to my first Bluebird Conference when I was 15 years old. It sure helped me improve my understanding of bluebirds and what they need to succeed. I encourage anyone who lives in the Minnesota area to take advatage of this conference :D Whether you are just starting out in bluebirds or have had ...

The 2008 annual Minnesota Bluebird Recovery Program Conference will be Saturday, April 12th At Medford, MN Public School 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Details Come and learn something new about Bluebirds! Many insperational speakers will be on stage including Al Batt, Jason Davis and Carrol Henderson. Here are...

I just had the pleasure of meeting one of my long-time water garden idols - Anthony Archer-Wills at the Minnesota Green Expo . Anthony Archer-Wills gave two fantastic talks about water gardening history and water garden design. I was excited to speak to him after his talks and get to know him even f...

Hello holliskuza- You may be able to overwinter you fish inside of your pond, even though it is only 17 inches. You will need a floating deicer heater to keep a hole in the ice to allow toxic gases to escape from the pond. I have been on Pond tours and have talked to pond owners in the Twin Cities w...

Kent -
I just thought of the name of the plant that I have had good luck with for ground cover - Creeping Jenny - Lysimachia nummularia

This plant is usually easy to find at most garden centers.

Kent - I am not set up to send plants to Louisiana. However, i would recommend finding low, vine-like ground covers at your local nursery. I then place then in the gravel on the edge of the stream - where the roots stay wet, yet not so deep that it drowns the plant. Many terrestrial plants grow grea...

Kent - I love the title! I just arrived in Savannah, Georgia today for the national pond and waterfall convention and it is HOT :twisted: and HUMID. Your question came up while I was talking to a few southern pond contractors. They basically said if you pond is at least 2 feet deep and you have a go...

I really like the look of low growing ground cover plants around ponds and waterfalls. It helps soften up the edges yet still allows me to see birds using my stream. I have a few varieties of ground cover that will grow inside the water along the ponds edge. I am not sure on the exact names of them,...

Hello All - I just thought I would spread the news that Minnesota is having its first ever Koi show! When : Friday - August 3rd - 5pm to 9pm Saturday - Auguest 4th - 9am to 5pm Sunday - August 5th - 10am to 3pm Cost: Both Show Entrance and Seminars are FREE :!: :!: Where: Bachman’s On Lyndale 6010...

I forgot to touch on this question in my last post. Snails do eat algae, but probably not enough to keep up with string algae. Also I have had some customers say they have had snails in their ponds and the population took off and they were everywhere. This can be a pain in minnesota when most of the...

Hello again oubrekm! Pond Algae. The number one concern for many pond owners, and it does not really need to be. String Algae is one that can be controlled. I will explain how in the following paragraphs. It is important to note that new Ponds need time to develop into a full functioning system. Aqu...

Hello - It is good to clean your filter pads to remove the sludge that can clog the fitler. It will also allow your beneficial bacteria to work on the "water clarity" and not the sludge. I usually recommend that you backflush or clean you filter pads twice a month. Be sure to clean your fi...

I am concerned about my fish jumping out of the pond after hearing several horror stories from friends. Is there any rhyme or reason to why or when this happens? Do Koi jump out typically where the pond is shallow, deep, sunny, shaded, aerated, stagnent, etc... ? Is there anything practical I can d...

Aqua Eden will have a display set up at Faribault, Minnesota Ace Hardware on Saturday April 28th. Many other local businesses will be on site to showcase some of their talent. Also be sure to watch for the NEW Bluebird Recovery Display this year. It will be a fun event for the entire family! Hope to...

Today I had a new visitor to my backyard pond! My pond is located in the middle of Faribault, MN. The yard is pretty heavily wooded as well. I was very surprised to see this hen mallard sitting in the pond. She must be semi - tame for she allowed us to walk right up close to take a few pictures. I e...