In a busy and often unclean world, there are a lot of concerns about health and germ protection. What’s safe? What isn’t? You may have heard, through either your years of school or through the grape fine, that water fountains are a common hotspot for the breeding of bad bacteria and germs. Is this true? … Read more
There are a lot of water features out on the market, as well as DIY models that don’t require a pump in order to function. Both gravity features and hose fed features don’t require pumps. Gravity features use gravity in order to move the water and regulate bacteria, algae growth, and so forth. With physics … Read more
Growing plants in a pond is essential, but what about the soil? It will make the water muddy and leave everything within the pond dirty. A clear pond with pretty plants is what we would all wish for, one that supports the fish and blossoms flowers each and every year. Planting plants in ponds can … Read more
There are plenty of ways to clean out a pond. Some ways are better and easier than others, such as doing it by hand, or using a pond vacuum. The easiest way to clean out a pond is to use a pond vacuum. However, if a pond vacuum is out of your budget, you can … Read more
There are a variety of reasons a pond can have a decreasing water level, but one of the many options is a leak in your pond liner. These can be replaced, and help your pond to retain its water. The best time to replace a pond liner is during the colder months of the years, … Read more
There is nothing better than looking out at a frozen pond in your yard. However, you may want to keep a pond deicer nearby just in case. Here’s why. You will want to use a pond deicer in the winter because a completely frozen-over pond will not allow any oxygen into the water, which can … Read more
You really enjoy your water fountain, and are hoping to be able to keep it running all year long. Knowing that it runs the risk of freezing over, you begin to wonder if antifreeze would be able to help solve your problem. It works in cars, so why not in your fountain? While you may … Read more
Picturing a quiet serene backyard and water pond is easy as you look out your back window. Wondering how and what a picture like that would cost to create would only deter from the imaginative moment, but it is important to consider important aspects like pond, fish, and family safety. Large bodies of water exceeding … Read more
A little shock here and there can make for an unpleasing adventure to the inhabitants of your pond. Whether you catch a shock yourself, or you notice weird actions from your fish, making sure your pond is electricity-free is important. A pond pump and the surrounding wiring can be the cause of electrocution for both … Read more
You’ve been thinking about building a pond in your backyard. While it sounds nice having the pond up close where you can see it and enjoy it to the fullest, you’re also concerned about having it too close to your home. Small ponds holding less than 1000 gallons should be kept at a minimum of … Read more