Taking care of a pond is time-consuming, and not to mention, there are about a million things to remember while caring for your plants, fish, fountain, and more. While trying to keep it clean, you might wonder, “Can’t I just shock my pond with chlorine?” Using pool shock is an effective way to clean a … Read more
Pond infested with mosquitoes? Don’t worry! There are always ways to get rid of larvae in your backyard. Filling your pond with fish is one of the easiest, most common ways to prevent mosquito infestations. Many species, especially minnows, bluegills, and mosquitofish are great options to consider as they will clean out a mosquito population … 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
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
You’ve been looking at a particularly beautiful water lily, but are worried that you won’t be able to grow it inside with the tap water you already have. On their own, pond plants will be fine if left in tap water, especially when grown inside. However, if you want to add any fish or create … Read more
So, you want to add a pond to your yard? Excellent choice, but you probably have a ton of questions. While I won’t be able to solve all your problems, the one question I can answer is, “How deep should my pond be?” The best depth for a garden pond is two to three feet. … Read more
When building a pond, there are many variables to look at; how much sunlight a pond receives in a day is something you should consider. Too much sunlight or too little sunlight can affect both plants and animals. Garden ponds typically need 4-6 hours of direct sunlight a day. Aquatic plants require plenty of sunlight … Read more
Pond liners are an important part of any ponds base and protection, and while liners come in a multitude of different textures, and materials, you might be worried about the color. No one wants a bright pink pool liner to become an eye-sore in your backyard! Lucky for you, you have more to choose from … Read more