There are 890 freshwater ponds on Cape Cod. Testing for cyanobacteria occurs each summer in about 150 of them, according to ...

Keep your garden pond looking its best by following these expert-recommended tips for removing algae. A garden pond is a way to add diversity to your yard and create another ecosystem with aquatic ...

By absorbing excess nutrients like nitrates, they help prevent algae growth, keeping the water clearer.” Clear water isn’t just more aesthetic for a garden pond. It means more sunlight can ...

Toxic algae has bloomed in more Cape Cod ponds than usual at this time of year, triggering advisories in Barnstable, Brewster ...

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended Rhode Islanders avoid two ponds due to a blue-green algae bloom on Thursday. The health department advised people to avoid contact with ...

Backyard ponds require liners, pumps, filters and regular maintenance to keep algae and bacteria growth at bay. If you decide to sell, it could also affect your home’s resale value. Not everyone ...

Returning to the garden after a bleak winter can feel ... adding barley straw is a natural and effective method for controlling algae growth in ponds, which typically causes dark and murky water.

They advised making sure your pond is in a spot where there are equal amounts of sun and shade to avoid planktonic algae from growing. A garden pond should mimic the natural shape and feel of a ...

“Backyard ponds that don’t have chemicals in them ... Other issues may arise, such as too much algae, but generally, it comes down to the plants, which can be thinned out.

Water plants help by consuming excess nutrients and blocking sunlight. Without such plant competition, algae can thrive and "multiply rapidly". To prevent a garden pond from turning green, consider ...