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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 ...
4 Types Of Aquatic Plants To Beautify Your Pond(Post)Aquatic plants does magic to your pond in the most natural way. In a balanced eco-system, aquatic plants are irreplaceable and yield many benefits. Not only do they beautify your pond, they help to ...
How Do Bubbling Rocks Work?(Post)Bubbling rocks can be the perfect addition to your pond or water garden. Not only is bubbling water pleasing to the eye, but the sound is soothing and relaxing to hear. But what is a bubbling rock? H ...
Top Tips To Keep Your Pond Leaves-Free(Post)Your pond is the centerpiece of your garden, and debris such as falling leaves can affect the overall well-being of the aquatic animals in your pond. Leaves that fall into the pond will decay over t ...
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 ...
The Benefits of Adding Cardinal Flowers To Your Pond(Post)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 colora ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Ammonia Poisoning(Post)Ammonia poisoning is a serious threat to your pond fish, especially if the pond is newly constructed or the biological filter has been compromised. Below is a description of this hazard, why it happ ...
Why Pond Fish Sometimes Become Dormant(Post)When pond and aquarium experts use the term “dormant” to describe fish, many novice fish owners don’t know what they’re referring to, but below is a detailed description of th ...
How To Use Your Pond For Aquaculture(Post)While most pond owners are content to use their ponds purely for aesthetic purposes, there are others that want to get more functional use out of them. One method of doing this is through aquaculture ...
How To Avoid Drowning Plants During Winterization(Post)Many pond and water garden owners live in places that get cold during winter, but want to keep aquatic plants anyway, some of which only grow naturally in warmer climates. This presents a challenge t ...
What It Takes To Winterize A Water Garden(Post)Water gardens which are installed in the northern hemisphere must be properly winterized each year. Water garden winterization is a process that requires experience, knowledge and patience, and below ...
Fish Disease Spotlight: Fish Tuberculosis(Post)Fish, as with all living organisms, are susceptible to a number of diseases. One such condition is fish tuberculosis. It is caused by mycobacteria, which may be present in the mulm or mud which forms ...
Why Should You Add Submerged Plants Into Your Pond?(Post)Many pond owners overlook submerged plants because they don’t provide the visual appeal of surface plants such as hyacinths or water lilies. However, there are a number of key benefits that sub ...
How and Why You Should Install Spotlights In Your Landscaping(Post)Spotlights were originally developed for theater and plays, but over time have been effectively used for holidays and many other purposes. They are designed primarily to highlight specific objects s ...
What Do Koi Fish Eat?(Post)Not only are koi fish beautiful to look at, they also bring a smile to your face when they come to you for food, especially if you are the one always feeding them – they remember their feeder! ...