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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 ...
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 Need To Perform Pond Water Testing(Post)Pond water testing should be an important part of every pond owner’s maintenance routine. The reason for this is because it is the best way to measure the pond’s overall health. Some of t ...
Is Your Pond Ready For The Fall Season?(Post)Fall can be a hazardous season for ponds when they are not properly maintained. Falling temperatures and leaves are just a few of the problems pond owners will face, so it is important to remember th ...
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 ...
Need To Balance Your Ecosystem Pond?(Post)Maintaining balance or equilibrium within an ecosystem pond is essential; otherwise it will succumb to the effects of entropy, or increasing disorder and decline. Given the high cost involved with in ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Relationship Between Snakes and Ponds(Post)A healthy pond will attract all sorts of animals, from dragon flies to ducks. While many of these species will enthrall pond owners, there are some that won’t, and one of the best examples is ...
Pond Design: Myths About Using Gravel And Rocks(Post)The practice of using gravel and rocks in the construction of ponds has been a subject of contention among enthusiasts. Much of the debate is a result of confusion regarding the role of gravel or roc ...
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 ...