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The Purpose of Ultraviolet Pond Lights(Post)
The usage of ultraviolet lighting in ponds has been the subject of debate. Unlike LED or holiday lighting, they can be used for more than just decorative purposes. Some feel that they are the sole fi ...
How To Filter Pond Water Effectively(Post)Water quality is one of the most critical factors to the long term viability of your water garden or pond. A lot of people feel that water and pond maintenance in general is a hassle, but it doesn&rs ...
7 Most Common Pond Emergencies(Post)A pond is a complex system, and like all complex systems, it is subject to Murphy’s Law, a law which states that "anything that can go wrong will." When something bad happens to your pond, it c ...
Why Pond Liming Is Important(Post)Pond Liming is prevalent in certain parts of the U.S., particularly the southeast. There are three key benefits to it, which are an increase in available nutrients, a way to sterilize the pond before ...
Why You Should Garden Using Straw Bales(Post)Although straw bales are popularly associated with Halloween decorations, when used properly they can be an essential part of the water garden or landscape. The reason for this is because when the s ...
Why Stone Makes An Excellent Bottom Medium In Ponds(Post)Stones can greatly benefit backyard ponds, especially when they are placed on the bottom. The best types of stones are river pebbles which are rounded, as they make an ideal medium. However, there ar ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Chilodonella(Post)Chilodonella is a type of parasite/protozoa which thrive in water that is fresh. It is shaped similar to a leaf, and has a length which ranges from forty to seventy microns, with a width of between t ...
What Are The Different Type Of Ponds You Can Add To Your Backyard?(Post)Water gardening has evolved over the years. From a small koi pond to an entire ecosystem pond with mini waterfalls, people using ponds to satisfy their interest in nature as well as beautifying thei ...
FFP Revamps Peddler’s Village’s Beloved Pond(Post)Nestled in the heart of Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, PA, just steps away from Fitz’s Fish Ponds’ New Hope Retail Store, lies a now beautiful natural pond, that has become ...
The Importance of Regular Koi Pond Cleaning(Post)Koi ponds need more upkeep than just topping them off with water and they are a full ecosystem. It is necessary to clean the pond regularly so that the water stays clear, the fish stay healthy, and a ...
Koi Pond Filter Systems: Choosing the Best One for Your Pond(Post)A koi pond brings new life to any outdoor environment. The multicolored fishes, waterfall sounds, and a slice of nature at home add value to why many people construct their ponds. However, one import ...
Koi Fish Space Requirements: How Much Room Do They Need?(Post)Looking at koi fish can be delightful, but they do need ample room to swim and exercise. Lots of new pond owners don’t think about the space a koi needs and end up with overcrowded ponds that h ...