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FFP Greenhouse Becomes a State-of-the-Art Koi House(Post)
At Fitz’s Fish Ponds, innovation and adaptability are at the core of what we do. When the need for additional koi housing arose after a recent buying trip to Japan, our team took on an exciting ...
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 ...
FFP Team's Winter Japan Trip: AJKS(Post)All Japan Koi ShowThe FFP Team, Brian Fitzsimmons, Ryan Cardillo and AJ Mandell returned from Japan in early February. During the winter trip, the team attends the All Japan Koi Show which is one of ...
Top Reasons Why People Get Water Features(Post)Water features are growing in popularity among many homeowners, and there are a number of benefits you can gain by adding them. They are beautiful, will put you in touch with nature, and are both rew ...
Why You Should Install a Wooden Pergola or Arbor(Post)One of the hottest trends in landscaping is the creation of an outdoor space that is used for a certain purpose. And one of the most stylish options is the creation of a wooden pergola or arbor. Bel ...
Getting To Know Kohaku Koi Fish(Post)Kohaku koi fish is a Japanese species which is known for their white and red coloring. They may be scale less or scaled, and some patterns such as Tancho, where the fish’s body is white with a ...
Why You Should Waterproof Exterior Walls(Post)It is essential for ponds that use exterior or retaining walls to be waterproofed, as these structures will be directly exposed to rain and high humidity. Both the liquid and moisture will move thro ...
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, ...
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 ...
Getting To Know The Gin Rin Koi(Post)The Gin Rin Koi is a specific type of fish that is distinguished by its breathtaking, sparking scales. This characteristic is most apparent in younger fish, and will subside as they age. Nevertheless ...
Another Successful Koi Trip to Japan for the 54th All Japan Koi Show(Post)Fitz and the Koi Trips team recently returned from their most recent Koi Trip to Japan, featuring the renowned All Japan Koi Show, one of the most prestigious events in the world of koi. Held at Toky ...
FFP’s Fish Health Team Attends the 2025 AAFV Conference(Post)The Fitz’s Fish Ponds’ Fish Health Team experienced a change of pace from October 12-16, swimming over the GW Bridge to attend the 2025 American Association of Fish Veterinarians (AAFV) a ...
The ‘Really Good Price’ Story(Post)Consumers face a steep challenge selecting landscape contractors nowadays. An abundance of landscapers declare themselves ‘design, build, and maintenance experts’. Most every other indust ...
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