Garden Pond Winter Test – *Added a Bog Aerator

This Video is from the Youtube channel: “Growing Answers”. 

This trial and journal style video was done over the course of 5 months in some rather extreme cold conditions for this geographical location.

In a previous video I talked about the aerator I added to the bottom of the bog which is 2ft below ground. This was placed there in the event that I had to turn off the pump in winter for a long period of time to prevent stagnant water. Under the bog is filled with rocks and around 30 gallons of water will stay there after the pump stops. In a previous winter when it was shut off, the water in the bog turned anaerobic by the time it was turned back on in spring which was noticed with a very foul smell. This is the first time I was able to test it and see if it works as intended.

The cost of this build was around $3k because I did all the work alone. This would cost between $15-$25k to be done by pros. That's not including the well dig either. Well digs are also very costly. It only cost me the tools and time. UPDATE ON THE WELL…I no longer use it to top off the pond. There is too much mineral content in the well water for top-offs.

Playlist for this series – –

Here are some affiliate links for the things I used:
Net –
Thermometer –
De-icer – (lower wattage series may not be available at times)
Water Conditioner –
In-line 12v Photocell –
in-line 12v Dimmer –
Utility Pump –
1.25" Flex PVC –
Pond Pump –
Liners/Underlayments –
12v Lights –
Time Lapse Camera –
Electric Auger (to dig the well) –
Pitcher Pump –
Post Hole Digger (A regular spiral auger won't work) –
Pump (not the same brand but same thing) –
-You can get the Drummond brand pump from Harbor Freight