Liquid Features 
Water features can be a beautiful focal point of a home, garden, or pond. But in order for these decorative features to live up to their full potential, they need to be regularly cleaned and maintained. All rock features with running water need to be cleaned regularly to avoid hard-water buildup, algae growth, and rust. … Read more
Want to save money on your Pond Fountain? Here are easy ways to save big. The most effective way to save money on a Pond Fountain is by customizing the materials used. Small things, like building your fountain out of resin instead of stone, can save you hundreds of dollars on your project. Are there … Read more
Water features can be a pleasant aesthetic, but what will happen to them as the temperatures begin to drop? How can we protect them from the oncoming winter? Water features that are less than one foot deep (or thirty centimeters) will solidify under cold climate conditions. It is best to empty all outdoor water features … Read more
Whether you worry about the children falling in, needing more space in your yard, or the mosquitoes invading your house, there comes a variety of reasons that ponds must be removed. Removing a pond will require a couple hours of solid work and patience. Depending on the type of pond you have, you will need … Read more
Ponds are a lovely attraction to add to any home or garden. However, they can occasionally attract unwelcome visitors. Ponds will attract rodents such as rats, muskrats, minks, and a variety of other pests from time to time. Rodents are often drawn in by the smell of food which could come from pond food or … Read more
There are different options you can try if you would like to dye the water in your water feature, but some are better than others. Food coloring can ruin your water feature if you use too much or the wrong kind. It can dye the concrete, ruin the pump, and erode the surface of the … Read more
Adding fish to your water feature is a great way to give it a little extra personality, though it does take a bit of work to keep it sustainable. Fish can be a good addition to any water feature with proper care and preparation, depending on the species of the fish and the location of … Read more
Keeping that beautiful water fountain or fancy waterfall clean becomes important once you can smell it from a mile away. Water features need to be cleaned frequently, and an increasingly popular way to do this is by using vinegar. Vinegar will help with algae, mineral deposits, stains, and water discoloration found in water features. Proper … Read more
It can be frustrating when your fish disappear from your pond, but with a little work, you can minimize these losses. Fish often go missing because they have been startled by something and are hiding in your pond, or because they have been eaten by a predator, such as birds, frogs, or even household pets. … Read more
Everybody knows that ponds are much easier on the eyes (and the nose) than a swamp. Here is where you find out everything you need to know about turning a pond into a swamp! You can turn your swamp into a pond after you have obtained permission from the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) and … Read more
