Midwest Ponds

08/20/2025

🐸 What do frogs really eat in your pond? Find out here!

Frogs are common visitors to garden ponds, water gardens, and backyard ecosystems across North America. Whether you're managing a koi pond or a natural wildlife habitat, understanding what frogs eat helps maintain balance. Frogs can be a large indicator of water quality, and complement (and control)...

09/26/2023

It's that time of year again...learn how to get your pond ready for winter here! 👇

Greetings from the Great White North! Moving into the late fall and winter months, one must adjust our management strategies and prepare for drastically different conditions. Colder water has different chemical and physical characteristics that native fish and other aquatic organisms adjust to readi...

09/25/2023

We’ve got ‘em in stock! 833-779-2837

07/16/2023

North Star Fountain Aerator 💦 Easy. Effective. Elegant.
Provides powerful aeration, debris reduction, and reliable algae control.

Perfect for commercial, residential, and municipal applications, the North Star not only shines in the daytime landscape but can also star after dark with a lighting option.

06/24/2023

Can you imagine anything more relaxing than sitting by this serene pond on a lazy Saturday afternoon? I sure can't! 😴💭💦

06/21/2023

06/17/2023

I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon this hidden gem of a pond today. It's like a little piece of heaven right here on earth. 🌟💫🏞️

06/12/2023

Give us a call today, we’ve got these in stock and ready to ship! 833-779-2837

06/10/2023

Saturdays are for taking it slow and enjoying the beauty of the world around us. And this scene definitely fits the bill. 🌸🌺💦

06/08/2023

Invasive Species Taking Over Your Pond?
Aquatic invasive species are unfortunately prevalent across the landscape, and they can quickly overtake your pond or lake, crowding out native plants and causing harm to the ecosystem. In this blog post, Joe covers a few of the worst culprits of the northern USA and provides some tips on how to handle these problem organisms. From emergent plants like cattails and reed canary grass to invasive fish species like the Northern Snakehead, Joe shares what you need to know. Don't let invasive species ruin your pond! Check out the blog post now.

Unwanted Plantlife: Aquatic invasive species are unfortunately prevalent across the landscape. I cover a few of the worst culprits (of the northern USA) here with more to follow in future posts. Plants become “invasive” not only due to their presence. They are invasive because they grow and spre...

06/03/2023

The hustle and bustle of the week can be overwhelming at times. But then we stumble upon a scene like this, and suddenly everything slows down. 🙏💦🌳

06/01/2023

🌊 🐀 Does your pond have a vermin problem? Don't let pesky aquatic and semi-aquatic nuisances take over your oasis. Midwest Ponds has you covered with proven strategies to combat pond vermin and keep your pond looking pristine. Our senior biologist, Joe Cadieux, shares his wealth of knowledge (and flair for the dramatic) in "Aquatic pests: Strategies to combat pond vermin."

Click the link to learn more. https://midwestponds.com/blogs/midwestponds-blog/pond-vermin-aquatic-semi-aquatic-nuisances-and-proven-strategies-on-how-to-deal-with-them