One of my favorite pastimes is feeding the fish in my ponds. Today, we’re taking a stroll to the ¼ acre pond to feed the fish and discuss ways to maintain its health. We’ll also wander over to the landscaped area where I have Rose of Sharon blooming and a few Green Giant Thujas. In the attached vlog, you’ll see how everything is growing, along with my personal tips for nurturing plants. Additionally, you’ll get a glimpse of a new sunflower variety called Sunfil Purple that I’m cultivating in my cut flower garden.
Exploring Our ¼ Acre Pond in Ohio
Join me as we stroll around the ¼ acre pond that we have been nurturing for the past 22 years in Ohio. You’ll get to see how we feed the fish and witness the health of this 15-foot deep, man-made pond. I’ll share my personal tips for keeping the pond thriving, along with some gardening insights. Additionally, the video highlights a few of my favorite shrubs and trees, which I’ll mention below in this post. Be sure to check out the new Sunfil sunflower I’m cultivating this summer! Did I mention I have a serve rash from poison ivy I encountered about 4 days ago… OUCH!!!
The video featured in this post is part of my Bren Haas YouTube Channel. You can find all the details about my video and social media on my About page at BrenHaas.com.
Highlights of Todays Vlog
In this video, I talk about the blue product we’ve been using in our pond for several years. While we’ve tried many brands over the years, the one we’ve been using for around five years has been incredibly effective in controlling algae growth. As mentioned in the video, the blue color actually shades the pond, preventing new algae and unwanted plants from growing by blocking sunlight. It’s crucial to read the labels on all products you use in your home and garden.
Aquashade Blue Pond Dye – 1 Gallon EPA-Approved Sunlight Blocker for Algae – Weed Suppression – Safe for Fish, Livestock and Swimming – Eco-Friendly Liquid Treatment for Water
Additional Topics Covered in the Vlog
Here are some other subjects explored in the vlog linked to this blog post:
- The Thuja Green Giant I planted around five years ago, which now towers over 12 feet.
- Care instructions for older varieties of Rose of Sharon.
- A glimpse of the unique Sunfil Purple Sunflower at the bottom of the post.
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I plan to create detailed videos about all these trees and flowers later in the season. Be sure to bookmark my website for future growing tips and images!
Let’s Connect
As always I would love to connect with you on these gardening topics. Be sure to reach out on my website with detailed note or just say ‘hello’. You can find where I share my social media on my about page as well. I hope you consider trying the Aquashade Blue product using my amazon affiliate link because I appreciate your support.
Happy Gardening Friends,
Bren Haas
