A fountain is a great water feature to have for your yard, but it can be frustrating when your water feature starts losing its water. Fountains lose water for many reasons, the worst of which is a crack deep in the fountain’s foundation. However, many other causes are more common, such as plant overgrowth, small … Read more
When installing a pond on your property, there are many steps you can take to ensure that your pond will last well into the next few decades. Some people might be tempted to cut a few corners or skip a few steps, but you should be wise in your decisions when building a pond. Pond … Read more
Pond pumps are tedious and expensive to fix. Here is how you can make them last longer, without breaking the bank. The most effective way to preserve the longevity of your pond pump is by being proactive about consistently checking up on your pump. The most vital thing to check up on is the impeller, … Read more
A water feature is aesthetically pleasing, but the electricity can often be too costly when added on top of utilities. So what can we do to prevent the constant payments? Solar water features function as an alternative to using electricity. When there is sunlight, the solar panels absorb the rays of solar radiation to power … Read more
Birds: Whether you believe in them or not, sometimes they end up in your fountain, and that can sure be inconvenient. But what can you do about it without hurting them? 1. Salt Water The difficulty with birds is that they can be difficult to predict. Build a fountain and a birdbath right next to … Read more
You might not think about it when first contemplating whether or not you should install a water feature in your backyard, but sooner or later you’re going to have to consider how loud this new addition to your backyard will prove to be. Water features are not inherently noisy. The noise level of decorative ponds, … Read more
So, you’re looking to add a fountain to your backyard, but trying to hide the electrical components seems daunting. Figuring out the electrical wiring of a fountain can be rather difficult and tiresome. Is there a way to build one without electrical power? A small fountain can be built without electricity when built as a … Read more
You may have had trouble in the past with your waterfall feature freezing, ruining, or stopping altogether. So how do you avoid this damage of your waterfall this upcoming winter? To winterize your waterfall feature, turn the feature off as the cold front comes in so the piping doesn’t freeze. Remove the water from your … Read more
If not properly processed or prepared, adding water to a pond can harm, or even kill, the fish that live there. To add water to a fish pond, you must process the water through a biofilter. The biofilter should be capable of removing both chlorine and ammonia before the water enters the pond. Properly filtering … Read more
While looking for other ways to safely line your pond, you may come across an option know as Visqueen. But is it safe? Is it a durable option for your pond? Visqueen can be safely used as a ponder liner when carefully placed over the area of the pond. Though not as durable as other … Read more