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Koi Pond Cleaning Tips(Post)
While hiring a professional is the fastest and most efficient way to clean your koi pond, there are times when you may not wish to do so. Perhaps you’re short on funds, and or you have the time ...
Keeping Green Pond Water At Bay(Post)Green is a wonderful color for your plants and vegetables, but green pond water is a sign that your pond is in serious trouble. There are many things that can cause it, with the most prominent b ...
How To Keep A Koi Pond Safe During Freezing Weather(Post)Freezing weather changes everything for a koi pond. The water slows down. The fish slow down. Equipment that worked all summer perfectly suddenly faces a new set of challenges. Ice forms across the s ...
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 ...
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 ...
Adding Plants Into Your Pond Like A Pro(Post)If you have a pond the you will know that you need plants to keep the ecosystem healthy regardless of whether you have fish or not. Ponds attract lots of wildlife, such as newts, mayflies, frogs, etc ...
Attracting Frogs To Your Pond(Post)One sign that you’ve built a successful pond is the presence of wildlife which is attracted to it. One animal in particular that many people want to attract are pond frogs. These amphibians beg ...
Getting Rid Of Pond Scum(Post)Pond scum is an issue that every pond owner will encounter at some point. How you choose to deal with it will determine the health and longevity of your pond, so it is important to understand all the ...
How To Approach Landscape Planning For Your Pond(Post)When it comes to landscape design, remember to include your pond in the planning process. There are many benefits to landscaping around the pond, including increasing its enjoyability and appeal for ...
Pond Plant Spotlight: Anacharis & Hornwort(Post)Anacharis and Hornwort are oxygenating vegetation, which means that they play an essential role in ponds, especially those that don’t use many filters or pumps. Experts recommend planting the ...
How to Winterize a Koi Pond: A Complete Cold-Weather Survival Guide(Post)Winter isn’t the season that “kills fish.” Winter is the season that exposes everything that got ignored during the busy months: soft sludge on the bottom, clogged intakes, leaves t ...
Keeping Children Safe Around Your Pond(Post)Many pond owners worry about the safety of people living in their homes, especially if there are kids involved. Teaching kids about safety around indoor ponds and keeping them safe is something ...
How To Choose The Right Pond Contractor(Post)Ponds can be expensive to construct and maintain, and as such many property owners choose to hire the services of a professional. However, not all pond contractors are equal, and while some are outst ...
Is Sunlight Good For Your Pond Fish?(Post)Many new pond owners are concerned about the effects of sunlight for pond fish. This is an important issue, and the solution will depend on various factors. Sunlight can be beneficial to your fish, b ...
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 ...