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How To Prepare Your Pond For Spring(Post)
Those that own ponds in northern climates must make special preparations for winter, but what about spring? What you do with your pond after winter occurs is just as important as what you do before.
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 ...
Strategies For Preventing A Plugged Pond Filter(Post)A filter is a necessity for ponds and water gardens, but owners face a dilemma: they aren’t supposed to clean them, and yet they are susceptible to becoming plugged. How can a plugged pond filt ...
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 ...
Why Dragonflies Are Important For Ponds(Post)A common concern of pond owners, especially those living in tropical and semitropical climates, is the presence of mosquitoes and other pests. However, when water is correctly managed, not only will ...
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 ...
Custom Hexagon-Shaped Formal Pond in New Hope, PA(Post)At Fitz’s Fish Ponds, we pride ourselves on turning visions into reality, creating stunning, functional ponds that showcase artistry and engineering. One of our latest projects, a custom hexagon-shap ...
Project Spotlight: Formal Dedicated Koi Pond(Post)“10,000 Gallon Formal Dedicated Koi Pond built by Fitz Fish Ponds in Kinnelon, New Jersey” Fitz’s Fish Ponds started building this project in the summer of 2018. This customer, who ...
Top Tips For Your Pond Plants(Post)Many of the techniques used to produce stunning and vibrant pond plants are the same applied to traditional gardens. Just a few of the things you’ll want to consider include the plant’s h ...
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 ...
9 of the Commonest Mistakes When Moving a Pond Indoors(Post)Moving a pond indoors seems like a straightforward seasonal shift, but there’s a lot more to it than scooping fish out and dropping them into a tub inside. Whether you’re preparing for ha ...
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 ...
Essential Koi Pond Accessories for a Thriving Ecosystem(Post)A thriving koi pond is not just water but an ecological system dependent on proper koi pond accessories for clean water and healthy fish. Proper use of essentials like pond filters, aerators, and UV ...
How To Convert Your Swimming Pool Into A Koi Pond(Post)The typical large city has thousands of swimming pools, which require considerable costs for upkeep. The most tedious aspect of owning a pool isn’t so much the cleaning, but the fact that it is ...
How To Use Beneficial Pond Bacteria Most Effectively(Post)One term that new pond owners will hear about frequently is beneficial bacteria. When most people think of bacteria, they think of the harmful variety, but some are positive and a necessity for the e ...