GreenClean by BioSafe Systems

GreenClean By BioSafe Systems, LLC is a Granular algaecide that works on contact to eliminate and control String Algae Cladophora in water gardens, ornamental ponds, fountains, waterfalls and rocks.

It immediately begins fighting algae blooms, releasing vital oxygen into the water body as it biodegrades. GreenClean is EPA registered and OMRI list. it begins working on contact and is approved for use in water containing live fish and plants.

How to use: You will see quicker results on a warm day. Turn your pump off (so the water flow doesn't push the product off the algae) and sprinkle the granular algaecide across the water, it will quickly sink, landing on the string algae. On a warm day the algae will float to the top as it dies. Be prepared to net the algae from the water as the decomposing algae will deplete oxygen from the water as will the heat. After about 45 minutes to an hour restart your pump and continue to monitor the algae rising to the pond surface. If you have an heavy bloom you may have to reapply the product because it can only kill the algae it touchs.

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Wow, I am no computer Guru....Plants I am comfortable with. LOL, I enabled you to leave comments, but at the same time I converted it to Hindi Writing. I think I have that fixed.
I hope to start getting some product spotlights up soon and focus on some of the plants we carry.

Our focus has been the yard and getting ready to reline the nursery pond.

Now we have yet another wedding in the yard coming up. We hosted one last year in September , which forced the focus on the Large pond in the yard. We are hosting another this year again in September......Come out and see how things progress between now and then

James

Japanese Trapdoor Snails

The Japanese Black Trapdoor Snail (Viviparis malleatus), Viviparis meaning live bearer, are the preferred snail for water gardening. They are dark in color and grow up to 3 inches. They generally produce 3-5 young at a time.

They scour the pond eating algae off the liner, planters and even cleaning up your plants without harming them. They also eat dying plant matter and clean up left over fish food. They are cold hardy even if your pond freezes over, unlike many snails because they do not breath air (many snails have a breathing apparatus that they send to the surface to suck in air with). Japanese trapdoors stay in the water at all times unless removed. If you do take them out they will seal their trap door and wait for you to return them to the water.

The biggest question is how many do you need. "The golden rule" published in books for many years is one per square foot of surface space, this is fine for small ponds, but can get overwhelming and quite expensive to buy if you have a large pond. I suggest one for every three square feet of pond surface on larger ponds, keep in mind that they do multiple. At any rate the more snails you have the more benefit you will see in algae control, buy what you feel comfortable with, 10 at a time seems to be a magic number this year for many pond keepers--After all you can always get more net time you visit.

Want to name your snails? You can sex your Japanese Trapdoor Snails if you can view them with their antenna out. Note in the picture above that one antenna is shorter, this is a male, and the reason for the shorter blunted antenna is that is also doubles as its sex organ. The females will have antenna of equal lengths. Also note its mouth, as tiny as it he moves it from side to side as he peruses your pond cleaning an path crystal clear.

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Cleaning the Pond

I put a great deal of effort into the display pond at the house this weekend between rain showers. I cleaned the filters and pumps numerous times......I did a partial water change which ended up more than I had intended. I added Algae fix (algae killer) yesterday to help with the algae and I added Accu Clear (a floculent to clump the dead algae ) today. It looks better and is getting there, but there are no easy answers when we have neglected our ponds over the winter. Pond care is a year around task, though lighter in the winter short of getting the leaves out which can be a daily task in the fall.
Today I also added salt to the pond, and tomorrrow after I clean the filters again I will add Eco Fix (beneficial Bacteria to eat up the nutrients the the algae lives on).

Thanks for taking the time to visit our blog. While you are here please vote on the survey to the right and let me know what direction you would like to see this blog go. I will try to use that as a guide to put the emphasis you need in this blog.
Tonight I was checking on how to add pictures to my posts, please hang in their with me as I learn the different options I have in creating this blog. I want it to be a meaningful resource for you to go to for your ponds needs. I have many posts planned pertaining to pond, fish and plant care as well as product descriptions and uses, do's and don'ts, I will also give you a little more history on the name, place and how I became interested in ponds and how I became the owner of Finch Family Water Garden.
Again thanks for taking the time to check in and following the blog if it is something you are interested in.

IN THE BEGINNING

Finch Family Water Garden opened to the Public on April 26, 1997. Today we celebrate our 12th Anniversary and the start of our 13th season, as well as my birthday.

For those of you who have followed our progress through the years you have seen many changes in both the nursery and the property, and this year many projects are slated to make your experience here a pleasant one.

Finch Family Water Garden began as a dream, and I have had many friends and family members help me to achieve what it has become and I am sure will become. Without their friendship, support and hard work I wouldn't have been able to create what you see today.

I would also like to take a moment to thank our loyal followers for your support and friendship and to welcome new friends and visitors.

James