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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 ...
How To Use Beneficial Pond Bacteria Most Effectively(Post)One term that new pond owners will hear about frequently is beneficial bacteria. When most people think of bacteria, they think of the harmful variety, but some are positive and a necessity for the e ...
How To Convert Your Swimming Pool Into A Koi Pond(Post)The typical large city has thousands of swimming pools, which require considerable costs for upkeep. The most tedious aspect of owning a pool isn’t so much the cleaning, but the fact that it is ...
Koi Fish Lifespan: How Long Do Koi Really Live?(Post)It is difficult to believe, but koi fish have a long lifespan. Although the average is two or three decades, there are some that outlive humans! These stunning and well-liked fish are serene and brin ...
Why You Should Use Pond Dyes(Post)Applying pond dyes can provide a number of benefits, aside from aesthetic appeal. Bodies of water will often be subject to algae blooms in spring and autumn, which is partly a result of climatic chan ...
How To Protect Koi From Herons, Raccoons, And Other Predators(Post)Koi fish are beautiful, peaceful, and easy to spot in a clear backyard pond. That’s exactly why predators notice them too. Herons, raccoons, cats, foxes, mink, otters, and some birds of prey ma ...
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 ...
Planning Stream Construction In Your Back Yard?(Post)Before building a backyard stream, there are some design issues that you should consider. Stream construction in your backyard involves a lot of work, but the success of your project regardless of wh ...
How to Use Hardscape Illumination For Outdoor Spaces(Post)Hardscapes are a fundamental component of any landscape, and consist of things such as patios, fire pits, pools, stairs, retaining walls and practically any object which is constructed using stone, ...
Understanding Pond Excavations(Post)A necessary aspect of pond construction is the removal of dirt and other material, which is known as excavation. However, while this may seem like Ponds 101, there is a lot more involved than merely ...
What to Expect from a Professional Koi Pond Cleaning Service(Post)While adding a backyard pond may require more from you in terms of upkeep, it definitely gives your outdoor space a unique peaceful vibe. As time goes by, organic waste, debris, and algae buildup, wh ...
Designing A Pond Waterfall: Sound, Scale, And Flow(Post)A great pond waterfall should feel like it belongs in the landscape. It should sound pleasant, look proportional to the pond, and move enough water to support the health of the entire ecosystem. The ...
What Do Koi Fish Eat?(Post)Not only are koi fish beautiful to look at, they also bring a smile to your face when they come to you for food, especially if you are the one always feeding them – they remember their feeder! ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Parasitic Worms in Ponds(Post)Parasitic worms are a serious concern for pond owners and aquarists. Among the most notorious is the Camallanus worm, a fish worm parasite that grows over 6–12 weeks and becomes visible protru ...
The Benefits of EPDM Pond Liners(Post)When it comes to building a durable, long-lasting pond, choosing the right pond liner is critical. EPDM pond liners provide a number of benefits over standard models. One of the most popular and reli ...