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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 ...
Sustainable Landscaping: Conserve Water & Go Chemical-Free(Post)Water is essential to life. We drink it and use it for bathing, swimming and cleaning. We also waste it. Previous generations had to more with less, including water. I remembe ...
How To Choose The Best Plants for Your Pond(Post)Choosing plants for your pond is similar to selecting plants for your flower bed. You will need to consider the height, condition and color, as well as the species. The most beautiful ponds are those ...
Project Spotlight: A One-of-a-Kind Custom Koi Pond & Water Feature in Virginia(Post)Two streams. An infinity edge. Massive waterfalls. Crystal-clear water. And a koi pond designed to flow through the architecture of a dream home. Some projects challenge you to rethink what a backyar ...
Taking Care of our Customers!(Post)We built a pond for the Sioss family in Piscataway, New Jersey years ago. They were a frequent visitor to our Green Brook retail store for years. When they moved to North Carolina they asked if we c ...
How To Properly Maintain Your UV Pond Bulb(Post)Many pond owners wander if their UV bulbs can be reused from one winter to the next. These bulbs are one of the best tools you can use against water discoloration and the issues which are associated ...
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 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 ...
Fancy Water Lilies In Your Pond?(Post)Water lilies are colorful, intricate plants that when correctly placed into a pond or water garden will dramatically enhance its beauty. They are different from submerged plants and below are some ti ...
A Quick Guide On Pond Pumps(Post)A quality pond pump is essential to the health and proper functioning of your pond or water garden. Pond pumps differ in performance and size so it is important to know how to select them. Filtration ...
Can a Pondless Water Feature Run in Winter?(Post)Many people who own pondless water features are curious about whether or not they can be used during winter. While numerous experts will recommend deactivating such features for the winter season, it ...
How To Manage Duckweed in Your Pond(Post)Although many pond owners like duckweed due to its beauty, and the manner in which it propagates, it can become a problem over time if not properly managed. Some variants of duckweed don’t have ...
What You Should Know About Pink Pond Water(Post)Pond water may occasionally turn pink, which can be alarming for pond owners who see it for the first time. Below is an explanation of why this occurs, what should be done about it, and whether or no ...
Can Water Lettuce Be Kept Indoors During Winter?(Post)Some pond owners wonder if it’s possible to bring water lettuce inside during the winter months, placing them in an aquarium until the spring. This is one of those questions that don’t re ...
How To Get Rid Of Pond Leeches(Post)Leeches are blood suckers which are part of the same family as earthworms. They have segmented bodies and utilize suction cups within their mouths to attach themselves to both invertebrates and verte ...