Summer Pond Care: Keeping Water Clear in the Heat

Guys, summer is when I get the most phone calls.
“My pond turned green.” “My fish are gasping at the surface.” “There’s foam everywhere.” “The waterfall looks brown.”
Summer is a stress test for your pond. And if your system isn’t balanced going into the hot months, the heat will expose every weakness.
The good news? If you know what’s happening and why, almost all of it is manageable.

Garden pond with lush greenery and waterfalls

After You Pay for Your Pond: What Will It Cost to Maintain in 2025-2026?

“I was with a client the other day, and his wife told me that he was absolutely shocked at what it took to maintain his water feature after it was completed. I thought to myself: “Holy cow, what a great idea for an article!”

We are going to cover everything you need to know about costs associated with owning and maintaining a water feature AFTER YOU’VE BOUGHT IT so you have a crystal-clear understanding of what it takes—in sweat equity and-or in dollars—to maintain and keep your water feature running optimally. Because I like all surprises to be good surprises.