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7 Awesome Bubbling Rocks To Inspire Your Next Water Feature(Post)
Bubbling rocks serve a number of important roles. First, they control the flow of water and can be used to move it in interesting and unique ways. Secondly, they make the pond visually interesting an ...
Pond Plant Spotlight: Purple Pitcher Plant(Post)Also referred to as the north pitcher plant, this species can make a great addition to your water garden or pond. The perennial plant has a vibrant color like water lilies, is simple to grow and is e ...
Tips For Using Nature To Protect Your Garden From Pests(Post)Anyone who owns a garden will have to deal with pests eventually, but the chemical products sold on the market are not a long term solution. To be sure, they will eradicate the offenders, but at the ...
How To Prepare Your Pond For Spring(Post)Those that own ponds in northern climates must make special preparations for winter, but what about spring? What you do with your pond after winter occurs is just as important as what you do before.
How To Conserve Energy With Landscape Lighting(Post)When designed and installed properly, landscape lighting can be absolutely breathtaking, but might also result in an electric bill that is higher than you want. Below are some tips for conserving en ...
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 ...
Koi Fish Care Mistakes That You Should Avoid(Post)Water garden enthusiasts prefer adding Koi fish to their pond because they are extremely low maintenance and survive just about any climatic conditions. More so, these underwater creatures are a ...
What to Look for in Young Koi Fish: Signs of Health, Agility, Markings, and Long-Term Value(Post)Picking out a young koi isn’t just about spotting the flashiest fish in the tank. It’s about laying the groundwork for a thriving, balanced pond. Whether you’re new to koi or adding ...
How to Choose the Right Pond Heater for Your Koi Pond(Post)As temperatures drop, maintaining a stable water temperature in your koi pond becomes crucial for the health and well-being of your fish. A pond heater is an essential tool to prevent extreme tempera ...
How To Use Dye Stain To Enhance Wood(Post)If you're looking to enhance wood with a deep, rich color that highlights the natural grain, a dye stain for wood is an excellent choice. Unlike pigment-based stains, wood dye stains penetrate deep ...
How to Choose the Right Pond Heater for Your Koi Pond(Post)A koi pond is not an element of decoration; rather, it serves as a complex ecosystem and it needs constant effort to ensure all the elements support the beauty of balance. One of the factors that req ...
Create a Winter Safe Haven for Stress-Free Koi(Post)As winter sets in, koi enthusiasts often find themselves grappling with concerns about the well-being of their prized fish. Two common worries that surface during this season are the stress on koi an ...
Backyard Stream Construction: How to Create a Flowing Oasis(Post)The sound of water is soothing, creating a sense of calm in any area. Creating a gentle stream in the backyard is a construction project that can bring a special touch to your outdoor retreat. A gent ...
How to Tell the Gender of a Koi Fish Like a Pro(Post)Identifying the gender of koi fish might not be the top priority for pond owners. However, as koi mature and show different behaviors, understanding their gender becomes essential for their care and ...
A Closer Look at Some of the Best Japanese Koi Fish Breeders We Work With(Post)A koi can look amazing in a photo and still disappoint in real life. Not because you picked the “wrong pattern,” but because the fish didn’t have the right foundation. Body structur ...