The inaugural Plant Fest at the historic former Waterford Gardens property draws plant lovers, pond enthusiasts, and families from across the Northeast. On May 2nd and 3rd, 2026, Fitz’s Fish Ponds wel

Pond water testing should be an important part of every pond owner’s maintenance routine. The reason for this is because it is the best way to measure the pond’s overall health. Some of the things whi

The Japanese beetle is a type of scarab which is native to the islands of Japan. There, its impact on the environment is minimal, since there are natural predators which control it, but in the United

Pond owners who are tired of removing weeds by hand will be pleased to learn that there are many ways to keep them under control without using manual labor. To do this effectively, you must first unde

This project took the FFP Pond Construction and Landscape team out to Freehold, NJ where they gave this backyard a magnificent makeover. The project started with the FFP Pond Construction team buildin

The herbaceous plant known as cardinal flowers provide innumerable benefits to pond owners who are wise enough to stock it. It is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, and its bright red colorat

Fitz’s Fish Ponds recently sent a team of 12 dedicated employees to the annual Water Garden Expo in Shawnee, Oklahoma—a premier industry event bringing together pond professionals from across the cou

The Tempest filter is an innovative polishing system for ponds that will help to deliver crystal clear, healthy water. Designed to be used in conjunction with any filtration system, the Tempest offers

Each year the NJ Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ holds the New Jersey Flower & Garden Show. The show features various nursery, landscaping, and outdoor design companies and invites them to pres

There is no limit to the many ways pondscaping can be used to enhance your pond or water garden. When the right ideas are implemented pollinators such as butterflies and bees will be attracted to your

This year, Fitz of Fitz’s Fish Ponds had a new reason to return to Japan this Spring! Kenske, son of Masaru Saito of Shintaro Koi Farm, got married and Fitz flew out to celebrate with the Saito family

Fitz's Fish Ponds is excited to welcome Judd Jason, a landscaper who has been in business for thirty years, to our family. This collaboration is a win-win for both parties as it allows FFP to expand i

Pond fish are susceptible to a number of diseases and other problems, and when detected they must be contained as quickly as possible. One way of preventing illness from spreading is through quarantin

There are a number of ways in which backyard ponds can be designed, and one option is the addition of a floating island. While this design feature requires lots of space and a larger pond than usual,

Perch are a species of fish which thrive in freshwater, a member of the Percidae family. There are over six thousand varieties which are divided into more than one hundred and fifty subgroups, meanin