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NJ Flower and Garden Show Awards Fitz's Fish Ponds as Top Winner!(Post)
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 the ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Dropsy(Post)Dropsy can result from bacterial infection and when fish have it their bodies will swell due to the growth of fluid within their tissue. This does tremendous damage and if left untreated it is very u ...
Pondscaping Ideas For Your Inspiration(Post)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 you ...
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 ...
Designing Your Outdoor Kitchen Like A Pro(Post)The idea of outdoor kitchens is exciting, probably because this is how our ancestors prepared their food for centuries. However, there is a big difference between setting up a run of the mill kitche ...
Great Ideas For Upgrading Your Outdoor Kitchen(Post)When weather is pleasant, there is no better place to enjoy a meal than outdoors near your backyard pond. The open space and air combined with the wonderful aroma of the grill conjures a great mood, ...
How To Effectively Manage Pond Dams(Post)Dams have been used for centuries, and are prized for their ability to manipulate water. They are occasionally used by pond owners on a smaller scale, but it is crucial to make sure they are properl ...
Tackling Fin Rot In Your Pond Fish(Post)If you have chosen to have a pond in your outside space, you are likely to have also chosen to stock it with ornamental fish, koi or the many other types of fish. Whilst you can easily look after the ...
How To Choose The Perfect Countertop for Your Outdoor Kitchen(Post)A great deal of time, energy and expense must be invested to design the perfect outdoor kitchen. It is essential that no component is overlooked, most especially the countertop, as this is where you ...
How Many Koi Can a Pond Hold? Stocking a New Pond(Post)If you’re wondering how many koi a pond can hold, a conservative starting point is roughly one mature koi for every 250 to 500 gallons of water. That range isn’t an absolute rule because ...
Experience Matters in Landscape and Financial Planning(Post)Experience plays a crucial role in creating a successful plan—whether it's a financial strategy or a landscape design. Effective planning integrates hindsight and foresight to achieve specific ...
How to Calculate Your Pond’s Volume(Post)Understanding the volume of water in your pond is crucial for several reasons, from maintaining a healthy ecosystem to signing up for professional services. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help ...
Don’t Neglect These Fall Pond Maintenance Tasks!(Post)Fall is a time when many pond owners may find debris and leaves in their pond. This may clog up the pump and cause build-up. With the constant falling leaves in fall and the dropping temperatures, c ...
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 ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Lymphocystis(Post)Lymphocystis is a virus which afflicts fish, especially freshwater species. The good news is that unlike most viral diseases, which are untreatable and often fatal, Lymphocystis like Costia can be ma ...