Thank you very much for that fishinrod, that picture was before the algae bloom / lawn treatment. I agree that the stability of the surrounding soil is my #1 priority at this point. I picked up a pallet of Bermuda sod, and put it all around the waterfall & down the slope that flows directly into the pond. That is when I also seeded and fertilized. We have been getting a good amount of rain lately, and that caused some of the fertilizer to wash into the pond and then the bloom. It happened quick, and I was nervous is was going to get out of hand. Since it started haven’t been able to get home from work during the daylight hrs to get a decent picture, but the water is now green more than anything, and I’m sure the dye is making it appear worse than it is. I am going away for a week, but plan to add some beneficial bacteria to help eat some of the algae in the bog, but I will report back and hopefully with an updated photo when I return. If there is anything else you recommend I should do before leaving it for the week please let me know. I thought about some copper sulfate, but it’s raining now and not sure if I’ll have time to do it. I do have a little of the Alum left offer and I hear that it can help by lowering the phosphate levels in the water and essentially starving the algae. Again I really appreciate your help, and will definitely keep you guys posted!
Essup - I didn’t fertilize pond on purpose, I was treating my lawn, and have been struggling getting the ground stable on slopes to pond.
