Posted by Blue Thumb’s Product Team on Jul 7th 2026
Last updated: July 2026
If you are thinking about adding a pond to your backyard, one of the first questions you probably have is simple: how much does a backyard pond cost?
The honest answer is that
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Posted by Blue Thumb on Jun 5th 2026
Why Is My Pond Water Green? How to Clear and Prevent Green Pond Water
Green is a beautiful color in your landscape, but not when it takes over your pond water.
For many homeowners, green pond water is one of the first frustrating problems that shows up after installing
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Posted by Blue Thumb on May 18th 2026
Pond vs. Pond-less Waterfall: Which One Fits Your Yard?
You know you want water in your yard. You want the sound, the movement, the natural look, and the peaceful feeling it brings to your outdoor space.
But now you have a big decision to make:
Should you
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Posted by Blue Thumb on Mar 26th 2026
Spring Water Feature Start Up Guide | Blue Thumb
Spring Start-Ups: Get Your Water Feature Ready for the Season
Prefer to listen instead of read? Press play below to hear Blue Thumb’s Spring Start Ups guide.
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Posted by Blue Thumb on Feb 3rd 2026
Keep Your Water Moving with a Waterfall Spillway
A pond or pondless waterfall looks its best when the water is always moving. Once water sits still, problems start fast. Stagnant water can look cloudy, smell bad, collect debris, and create the kind
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Posted by Blue Thumb on Jan 17th 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Pond Skimmers: Keep Your Pond Cleaner, Healthier, and Easier to Maintain
A beautiful pond should feel calm, clean, and natural. But leaves, pollen, twigs, grass clippings, and floating debris can quickly make your pond harder to enjoy.
That is where a pond skimmer makes a
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Posted by Blue Thumb on Mar 17th 2021
What Type of Pond is Right For You?
Consider a
Pond-less Water Feature!Are you thinking about
installing a Koi Pond or Garden Pond, but unsure which is right for your
property?Here are a few things
to consider before you decide whic
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