Pond Salt, Should You Use It? 0
You may have heard people say that you should add salt to your pond. It may or may not be the best choice for your situation. See what you think after you read this and weigh the pro’s and con’s
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Pond Plant Fall Care Tips 0
It’ that time of the year, fall, when leaves are changing color, nights are getting colder and ponds begin to go dormant for winter. There are a few tasks you can do now that will help your ponds water quality
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Hardy Waterlily Care 0
Waterlilies are an essential feature for every water garden. They are one of the oldest, most sacred plants used as an important native species to many people in several countries for food and medicine. The water lily family- Nymphaeaceae- is
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Pond Plants with Fall and Winter Interest 0
Pond Plants with Fall and Winter Interest – those plants that bloom or display color during the fall months and those that maintain foliage during winter (zone and weather dependent). Fall Color & Bloomers – plants that have colored foliage,
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Create Pond Plant Combos 0
Pond plants add beauty, shade and fish cover for your pond. Jazz up your pond shelves & marginal areas with fun to make custom created plant combos for pond margins or “shelves”. What you need are plants that like water
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Pond Plants Blooming Guide 0
Did you know that most pond plants bloom? They come in many shapes, textures and colors for any size pond or water feature. The following is a seasonal “bloom guide” to when pond and bog plants tend to begin flowering.
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How to Clean a Pond in 8 Basic Steps 0
A “Complete Cleanout” is a process where you completely remove all water and living organisms (fish, plants, etc.) out of the pond; clean as needed; refill and add life back into the pond. This may be done yearly or every
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Spring Pond Start Up 0
It’s that time of the year again, when our ponds wake up from the warmth of spring with active fish and budding plants. Now is a great time to examine and determine what condition your pond is in & decide
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All About Algae 0
Keeping Algae at bay while maintaining a balanced ecosystem should be the ultimate goal for most pond owners. It is possible, but it takes time for this process to occur. First we need to understand a little bit about algae,
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Eliminating Pond Leaks 0
Pond leaks can be really annoying and troublesome to figure out. I hope this guide will help you find your leak(s) and remedy the situation efficiently. Keep in Mind that every pond will evaporate 1-3” or so per week, so
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